In the current environment of consumption downgrade, the starting price of 199,900 yuan given by Zhiji L6 is indeed eye-catching enough, and it already has the quality that a popular model should have. However, 2024 is a year of non-stop price wars, and the price of NIO's new BaaS leasing solution is also continuing to fall, and the cost of using a car has dropped significantly. Is super-fast charging more attractive? Or is it more convenient to change the battery? Today, let's put Zhiji L6 and NIO ET5 together to see if Zhiji L6 can shake the ET5's customer base.
Zhiji L6: 199,99-285,900 yuan
With its modern exterior design and high-tech interior, the Zhiji L6 has become a new star in the new energy vehicle market. It inherits the fashion design concept of the Zhiji family, and the overall shape is smooth and elegant, showing a perfect combination of movement and power. The front face of the L6 adopts a closed design with sharp headlights, which not only enhances the visual impact of the front of the car, but also highlights its unique momentum.
In terms of interior, the Zhiji L6 continues the family-style full-frame digital cockpit design, which perfectly integrates simplicity and a sense of technology. The center console consists of a 26.3-inch connected screen and a 10.5-inch touch screen, providing a rich information display and convenient operation experience. The seat adopts POPO cloud seats, which provide a comfortable riding experience for the driver and passengers. In addition, the rear row is equipped with a Type-C charging port, a panoramic sunroof design ensures headroom, and supports a 4/6 ratio reclining seat to achieve flexible use of interior space.
In terms of powertrain, the Zhiji L6 is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions, with the dual-motor version reaching a maximum power of 579kW, a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 2.74 seconds, and a top speed of 308km/h. Powered by a 133 kWh solid-state battery, the Zhiji L6 Max Light-Year has a CLTC all-electric range of more than 1,000 km, compared to 650 km to 850 km for other models. In addition, the new car is equipped with the first-generation VMC intelligent digital chassis, equipped with advanced features such as rear-wheel steering, intelligent electronically controlled shock absorbers and air suspension, providing drivers with an excellent driving experience.
NIO ET5: 298,000-356,000 yuan
In terms of exterior design, it continues the design concept of the ET7, but is more compact and dynamic. The ET5's headlights are designed with flat Double Dash daytime running lights that add a strong personality and high recognition to the vehicle.
In terms of interior, although the choice of materials has been simplified, the ET5 still continues NIO's usual simplicity and luxury style, using leather materials and a spacious touch screen to provide a comfortable ride for the driver and passengers.
In terms of power configuration, the ET5 is equipped with a front and rear dual motor system, the front motor is an induction asynchronous motor, and the rear motor is a permanent magnet synchronous motor, which brings the driver a driving experience similar to that of the rear wheel. It offers three battery pack options with different capacities: 75kWh, 100kWh and 150kWh, with the highest capacity battery pack achieving a CLTC range of 1,055 km. With a combined maximum output of 360 kW and a maximum torque of 700 Nm, the ET5 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.63 seconds.
As for the tires, the NIO ET5 uses Goodyear's tires designed for electric vehicles in order to improve performance. These tires respond quickly to the driver's commands and provide responsive starting and stopping capabilities on both dry and wet roads. The central widened rib design of the tyres increases the contact area and better adapts to the strong torque of the electric vehicle, providing a strong grip and ensuring a more responsive braking response on slippery roads.
In this competition in the new energy vehicle market, the Zhiji L6 undoubtedly poses a certain challenge to the NIO ET5 with its affordable starting price and comprehensive performance configuration. However, with the continuous progress of new energy vehicle technology and the continuous change of the market environment, we can foresee that the competition will be more fierce in the future. Both the Zhiji L6 and the NIO ET5 have a chance to earn their place in this competition. For consumers, more choice means greater benefits, and for the market, this competition will drive the entire industry towards higher quality and smarter development.