When we first entered the 21st century, the domestic automobile market was far from as developed and prosperous as it is now. Cars were still a high-end luxury product at that time. But just in 2003, a "magic car" was born. It not only changed the fate of a car company, but also gave many not-so-rich families a taste of the car dream. This "car" was the Chery QQ.
Chery QQ? was launched in 2003 and sold 150,000 units in 2006. In 2011, its cumulative sales exceeded 1 million units. But what happened next is that everyone knows that due to the improvement of people's quality of life, car prices have declined, and this type of fuel-powered cars have begun to be left out. There are more and more household models available for less than 100,000, so forget about QQ.
However, as the domestic automobile market becomes more mature, the diversity of consumers’ car choices begins to reflect, and even “atavism” occurs. Micro and small scooters begin to be valued again by the market, but they are also It was given a new identity, that is, an "electric vehicle". After electrification, small/mini cars have lower usage costs, more convenient usage scenarios (provided the charging conditions are suitable), and they also have the advantage of being licensed in some areas. Taken together, they naturally have room for survival.
No, the recent launch of these two small cars has also attracted a lot of attention: Hongguang MINI EV and Euler White Cat.
Wuling Hongguang MINI EV
Guide price: 28,800-38,800 yuan
Launch time: July 24, 2020
The "sacred car brand" has launched another new car, this time it is a miniature electric car. Its cute appearance and ultra-low price have attracted a lot of attention as soon as it was announced.
From a design point of view, it is a bit like a squashed and shortened Wuling Hongguang. With some new design elements, it looks uniquely cute and lovable. The through-type decorative strips on the upper part of the front face are connected to the headlights on both sides, and the two through-type air intakes on the lower part greatly widen the visual effect of the entire front face. Viewed from the side and rear of the car body, the blackened design at the C-pillar forms a unique suspended roof, bringing out a sense of freshness.
By the way, Hongguang MINI EV is also available in four colors, including pink and pink blue, which can indeed attract many consumers who like cuteness.
In terms of interior design, Hongguang MINI EV continues the design style of its brothers Baojun E200 and E300. It should be as simple as possible. Except for a suspended center console, the rest of the space can be taken out. It is empty, but there are not many fixed storage areas. The flat center console above is considered a large storage area.
But as an electric car that costs less than 40,000 yuan, you can’t ask for too much in terms of performance and battery life. Hongguang MINI EV is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 20kW. The longest-lasting version only has a mileage of 170km. Let’s put it this way, if you are just looking for a daily transportation car and the commuting area is small, The budget is not big and there is a charging area at home. If all the above requirements are met, Hongguang MINI EV is a good choice.
Ola White Cat
Guide price: 75,800-88,800 yuan
Launch date: July 15, 2020
Great Wall The group has been releasing new cars quite frequently recently, and it also has its own style in naming, such as the new white cat launched by Euler. Euler White Cat is positioned as a mini car, but its size is more than one circle larger than Hongguang MINI EV, which ensures a relatively ample seating space in the car.
Ola White Cat is not only very cute in its name, but the entire design is also obviously cute. The headlights and logo on the front face, combined with the dot-matrix air intakes below, form a cute design. If you look closely, it really looks like a small animal. The rear of the car is simply layered. The upper taillights are embedded in the square rear windshield, giving it an avant-garde feel. The slightly rounded curves below are responsible for making the lines of the entire vehicle look richer.
Entering the car, you will find that although the White Cat is small, it has all the essentials, including dual screens, multi-function steering wheel, electronic handbrake (medium and high configuration), glove box...it has not missed many configurations. It is quite friendly for consumers who want to buy an additional car for their family.
Moreover, all series come standard with functions such as LED daytime running lights, uphill assist, tire pressure display, etc. Basically, they are equipped with some practical functions.
In terms of power, the Euler White Cat high-end and low-end models are equipped with motors with maximum power of 45kW and 35kW respectively, with cruising ranges of 401km and 360km respectively. If you love its appearance, you want to find a car with all aspects Among the more balanced family mobility scooters, the white cat may be the cat that "can catch mice".
What? You want to ask if there are any other options besides these two new players? Of course there are, bring the veterans!
BYD e1
Guide price: 59,900-79,900 yuan
BYD e series has always been synonymous with high cost performance, among which the e1 is the entry-level model of the e series. It is also a representative of pragmatism. BYD e1 starts at less than 60,000 yuan, and its performance and battery life basically meet the needs of car users. The hardware data is still good. BYD e1 uses a 32.2kWh motor, supports fast charging, and is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 45kW, which is completely sufficient for daily transportation.
However, compared with the good hardware, I personally feel that the design of the e1 has hindered this model a little. The overall size of the e1 is compact, with a length of 3465mm, and a body shape created with many curves. Make it look a little stretched. As for the interior design, it can be seen as being simplified from the Dynasty series models. The LCD instrument and central control display are retained, but the resolution and functions have been slightly reduced. The storage space in the car is a highlight of the e1. There is a large storage space in the glove box area and door panels, which is still relatively rare in this level of cars. BYD e1 is generally good, but for BYD, I personally feel that it can do better.
New Baojun E300
Guide price: 64,800-84,800 yuan
The E300 is the first micro-scooter after the establishment of the new Baojun brand. Although the E300 is different from the previous The Baojun E100 and E200 are related to a certain extent, but the entire design can be said to have undergone a major upgrade.
In general, the new Baojun E300 can be said to have a very avant-garde appearance. With a two-color body, circular daytime running lights, and a variety of polygonal elements, the E300 can be said to be The cuteness has a sense of technology. What’s also more pleasing is that the E300 has launched a regular version and a Plus version. Users can choose according to their usual number of passengers. Such a setting can indeed attract different consumer groups with different needs.
As for the interior, although the interior design of the E300 is simple, it can still be seen that the designers put a lot of thought into it. The design of some small hooks and storage areas is worthy of praise, but it lacks a central control The E300 has a small screen, but the entertainment system is still a bit lacking.
In terms of performance, all E300 series are equipped with motors with a maximum power of 40kW, a battery life of 305km, and support fast/slow charging.
Leapao T03
Guide price: 65,800-75,800 yuan
Although Leopao S01 did not achieve very good sales results, its special market positioning has It can still gain a lot of attention. But no matter how high the attention is, if Lingpao wants to survive, it must have momentum, and then it must launch a model with high performance. But what people didn’t expect is that it turned out to be a micro-scooter that shouldered this important task. It is T03.
Let’s not talk about other aspects of Leapmotor T03, but from the design point of view, it is quite distinctive, a bit like a scaled down version of SUV, which should be quite in line with the aesthetics of most domestic consumers. Secondly, in terms of size, Leappo T03 has a length of 3620mm and a wheelbase of 2400mm. This data is still somewhat advantageous among many mini cars, which also gives it a relatively ample seating space.
I personally think that the interior and configuration are a major advantage of Leapmotor T03. The interior of T03 is not as simple as some other mini cars, but is well layered. In addition, the entire T03 series It comes standard with a 10.1-inch large central control screen, and its display effect and functions are relatively good at this level.
In addition, as a model with a top configuration of less than 80,000 yuan, its MIIT battery life directly reaches 403km. Combined with the advantages mentioned above, do you think it is quite competitive? But Unfortunately, we have done a real test on this model before, and the actual battery life is still a bit "false", which shows that its three-electric system technology still has a lot of room for improvement.
What kind of bike should I buy?
With a budget of 100,000 yuan, I can buy a Fit or a Zhixuan (are you thinking about other things? The Carnival has been discontinued, and the Polo is more advanced). You may be happy, but you never expect that, not counting taxes and fees, there will be various maintenance and use costs waiting for you in the future. From this point of view, if you only need to commute a short distance, or just need to pick up the children from school and then buy some groceries, it is indeed more cost-effective to spend a few tens of thousands to buy an electric car for transportation.
Of course, the models introduced today are more worthy of recommendation to families who already have a car at home and want to buy an additional mobility scooter. If you happen to have such a need and are confused. , if you don’t know what brand of bicycle you want to buy, wouldn’t it be nice to add some money and buy an electric bike that can be registered?
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This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.