Now the cruising range of 500km is only the threshold, and 600km has become the dividing line for high cruising range calibration. Whether it is necessary to have a higher cruising range has become a controversial point. With the gradual improvement of product functions, the car experience has become better. Obviously, electric vehicles are not in the exploration stage a few years ago. In 2020, it will be more intelligent and digital. After the test drive of Weilai EC6, I have a new feeling.
The characteristics of motor power output make the speed of electric vehicles more carefree and direct than that of fuel vehicles. This experience is like, no matter whether the fuel car steps on the accelerator at low speed or at high speed, the driver will establish an expected value in his mind. This expected value is used to wait for the process from 0 to 7000 rpm (assuming), so the speed of the fuel truck is gradual, and we can't avoid the process of waiting for power output.
However, the motor can achieve a higher initial torque burst, and with more sensitive switch adjustment, the power of Weilai EC6 can be on call, which directly reduces the process of waiting for the power to be gradually output, and makes the communication between the driver and the car more direct.
But if the footwork is not gentle enough, there will be a stiff starting posture. Fortunately, the stroke of the switch is relatively linear. As long as you are not a novice, you are familiar with the feel of Weilai EC6 switch, and it is easy to control the speed. Compared with the production car that ES6 has just been delivered for one year, EC6 is more comfortable in adjusting the comfort switch.
The test drive model is Weilai EC6 signature version, so the car is also equipped with active air suspension, which supports CDC dynamic damping adjustment. EC6 can mostly filter out bumps on subdivided pavement and joint pavement, and the feedback vibration processing is direct enough, which also takes care of the passengers' feelings.
On the steep slope, the whole suspension support has not lost its strength, and the body roll is not big. At this time, the steering wheel is well controlled, and it is not difficult to turn in and out, let alone compete with the steering wheel. With the support of the battery pack with low center of gravity on the chassis, the attitude of the whole vehicle is very stable.
The signature version of Weilai EC6 is equipped with an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system consisting of a front 160kW permanent magnet synchronous motor and a rear 240kW AC asynchronous motor. The high performance output of 544 PS+725 N m makes the acceleration time of 0- 100km/h only 4.5s, which is an excellent result for a medium-sized SUV.
The sports version is equipped with front and rear 160kW permanent magnet synchronous motor combinations, with a comprehensive total power of 320kW, a peak torque of 610n m, and an acceleration time of 0- 100km/h of 5.4s, which can meet the needs of most users in terms of performance output.
Weilai EC6 can adapt to more driving habits and different road conditions through the choice of energy saving, comfort, exercise, personalization and snow driving mode. Taking the comfort mode as an example, the soft switch adjustment makes the vehicle avoid being in a "fighting" state at any time, at which time it is full of power and satisfied with the performance output. Compared with the tension of sports mode, comfort mode is more suitable for daily car scenes.
Even if you accelerate at any time at high speed, you will not feel the fatigue of power at all in comfort mode, giving consideration to driving comfort and ensuring timely feedback of performance. The dynamics of the whole vehicle in sports mode are obviously much more radical, whether it is tighter suspension or power output without hesitation, it is very direct.
In the energy-saving mode, the feedback of vehicle power will be more subtle. In particular, the kinetic energy recovery mechanism of deceleration when the switch is turned on does give priority to the energy saving of battery life. The obvious mopping feeling is not popular with everyone, so the comfort mode can cover most of the car demand in the daily urban car environment.
The 70kWh battery pack has a battery life of 440km under NEDC working conditions, and it is standard in all systems. 100kWh battery pack is optional, and the extra cost is 58,000 yuan. At this time, the battery life of NEDC is increased to 6 15km.
Taking 100kWh battery pack as an example, EC6 is 5km more than ES6, which is due to the design of Coupe.
The design of the 28-degree tilt angle of the front and the sliding angle of the rear windshield 17 degree makes the drag coefficient of the whole vehicle as low as 0.26Cd, further optimizing the aerodynamic performance and reducing the energy consumption of high-speed driving. At this time, the height of 173 1mm also ensures the head space of the rear passengers.
If you want to build a smart electric car, automatic assisted driving system is essential, and NIO? Pilotage is also an important subsidiary value of Weilai products. Under the specified route, with the help of high-precision maps, Weilai's brand-new NOP navigation assistance function can automatically assist vehicles to follow the route on high-speed and expressway, including ACC following the car at full speed, turning independently and changing lanes.
In my experience of NOP, the applicability and reliability of NOP are relatively high. Before getting ready to enter the ramp expressway, the vehicle will change to the rightmost lane about 2 kilometers in advance and enter the ramp along the line to complete speed control and turn. When you leave the ramp, you will be prompted that the NOP navigation function has been completed, and the driver is advised to take over the steering wheel in order to enter the toll booth.
Compared with the driver, NOP will monitor the distance between the front and rear cars when changing lanes independently. If the vehicle is close, EC6 will look for an opportunity to change lanes in its own lane and keep the right turn signal on as a reminder.
If the vehicle cannot independently complete the lane change operation before approaching the gate crossing, the driver will be prompted to take over the steering wheel and complete the lane change control on the ramp.
From the actual experience, Weilai NOP navigation assistance function has a good experience. In the supported designated route, just press the NOP key in the middle left of the steering wheel to turn on the NOP with one key. At this time, the vehicle will be taken over by the computer, and the virtual road in front of the LCD instrument will light up.
If the driver needs to change lanes to overtake, he can turn on the turn signal and let the vehicle complete the lane change task independently. When the system judges that the driver has not held the steering wheel for a long time, the vehicle will also have sound and text prompts.
Full set of NIO including NOP navigation AIDS? The navigator function is standard in the signature version, and the enhanced head-up display system HUD does not need to be optional.
When I test-drive Weilai ES6 more than a year ago, the NOP navigation aid has not been leaked to the public, and the NIOPilot function has not been fully opened. After 43 iterations of the software version, the function of Weilai NIOPilot automatic assisted driving system is now more powerful and available, which is a great help for users to improve car safety and front-end technology experience.
On the other hand, in addition to providing black and gray interior themes, Weilai EC6 has also added a new Himalayan brown color scheme, which is more vivid and detached with light brown, making the lively atmosphere of the carriage more foil the coupe design of EC6. The super velvet ceiling material also enhances the sense of grade. If Napa leather interior is needed, it may cost 2 1 1,000 yuan.
The resolution of 9.8-inch digital instrument is 1800*606, the size of central control panel is 1 1.3 inch, and the resolution is 1600* 1400. More delicate display effect and smoother touch operation, the experience is similar to that of iPAD.
The wireless charging function of the mobile phone is standard. For heavy users of mobile phones, it is very convenient to get on the bus to charge, and the NIMO artificial intelligence system in the car does not need to be installed on the signature version.
If you need to take care of the baby in the back row and enjoy a better first-class experience, users can also choose the Queen's co-pilot at a cost of 8,500 yuan. The long slide rail of the co-pilot base supports sliding to the position close to the second row, and the electric leg rest+foot rest is also the exclusive experience of the Queen's co-pilot.
Thanks to the transparency of the panoramic canopy, the shape of the EC6 slip back does not obviously squeeze the head space in the back row. The spacious longitudinal space of the legs and the good sense of sun exposure on the head make the back row feel no sense of oppression and closure.
Although the dynamic performance of the whole vehicle is biased towards comfort adjustment, the front integrated seat does not pursue absolute comfort. The foam filled in the backrest and cushion has a certain hardness, and the whole seat retains a certain degree of comfort and sports properties.
At this time, with the high performance output of 400kW dual motors, the seat of EC6 can provide good wrapping and support even in the case of intense driving.
EC6 has dug a large passage in the seat position, which can easily put down larger items, such as some handbags. The trunk volume is 5 10L under normal conditions, the bottom plate supports two-stage sinking, and the trunk volume of the second row can be expanded to 1405L. The body size of 4850 *1965 *1731mm and the wheelbase of 2900mm make the space usability of Weilai EC6 higher.
This year, after BaaS launched the steam-electricity separation business, the brand-new car purchase business model of two independent fares, vehicles and batteries, enabled Weilai to start a brand-new game. If you choose BaaS battery rental service, the price of the whole vehicle can be reduced by 70 thousand yuan.
Take Weilai EC6 as an example, the 70kWh version subsidizes the first 368,000 yuan, and the car price for choosing battery rental service is reduced to 298,000 yuan, and the national subsidy is 1.8 million yuan. At this time, the price of EC6 Sports Edition comes to 280,000 yuan, and only the battery rental fee needs to be paid to 980 yuan every month. The lower cost of car purchase is really attractive to potential consumers who want to buy Weilai products.
Six years after its establishment, Weilai began to deliver the first mass-produced pure electric SUV——ES8 on 20 18. In the next two years, there were three product layouts. Now the monthly sales volume of the brand has exceeded 5,000, and 22 Weilai centers and 167 Weilai space have been opened nationwide. By the end of 1 1, the construction of the power exchange station is completed.
Changing power station system has become Weilai's most competitive way to quickly replenish energy. It only takes 10 minutes at most to find the location of the power station through "charging", and a Weilai model can be resurrected with blood. The first owner also has six free power exchange services every month, with an annual comprehensive charge of more than 5,000 kwh.
Although the construction cost of a power exchange station is as high as one million, Weilai's power exchange and energy supply system has not only been promoted by the country, but also become one of Weilai's most valuable competitiveness. Under the service of combining Weilai super charging station with one-button start-up, Weilai NIOPOWER system brings a unique experience to car owners.