As the first international A-level auto show globally this year, the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show was quite lively with over 1000 exhibiting companies, 1500 displayed vehicles, and more than 100 new car debuts. The theme of the show was “Embracing the New Era of Automobiles”, so naturally, the vehicles that garnered attention had impressive performances in terms of electrification and intelligence.
These include but are not limited to: YANGWANG U8, NIO ES6, XEPNG G6, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Dongfeng Mengshi 917, NETA GT, AITO M5 Huawei Smart Driving Edition, SHENLAN S7, Tank 400, etc.
This article has compiled for you the “20 most popular intelligent vehicles”.
BYD Off-Road Electric Vehicle: can turn around in place and can be driven as a boat, pre-sale price of 1.1 million yuan ($169,000).
The BYD Off-Road Electric Vehicle, YANGWANG U8, has definitely caught people’s attention at the Shanghai Auto Show.
The U8 has two versions: the Luxury Edition and the Off-Road Player Edition. Both versions are priced at 1.098 million yuan ($169,000) for pre-sale.
With the support of Yisifang Technology, the U8 can achieve functions such as turning around in place and emergency floating. The maximum water depth that the off-road player version can reach is up to 1400mm.
In addition, the car is equipped with the YUN NIAN-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, which can achieve four-wheel synchronous lifting, single-wheel independent lifting, four-wheel linkage, camping leveling and other functions.
Specifically, taking the luxury version as an example, the car adopts a 5-seat layout, with a body length, width and height of 5319/2050/1930mm, and a wheelbase of 3050mm.
The body structure is non-load-bearing, with a minimum turning radius of 11.52m. As for power, it adopts a plug-in hybrid system, with a maximum power output of 880kW and a maximum torque of 1280N·m. The maximum power output exceeds 1,100 horsepower, and the zero to 100km/h acceleration time can be as fast as 3.6 seconds. It is equipped with BYD’s blade battery, with a battery capacity of 49.05kWh. The pure electric range under CLTC conditions is 180km (112 miles), and the comprehensive range can reach 1000km (612 miles).
Regarding charging, it only takes 18 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%; the vehicle has a fuel tank capacity of 75L (19.81 gallons) and uses 92 octane gasoline.
In terms of intelligent driving, the U8 luxury model is equipped with a high-end intelligent driving assistance system, with a total of 38 sensor hardware.
Inside the cabin, looking up, the U8 supports five-screen linkage inside the car, including a 12.8-inch central control screen, a 23.6-inch instrument screen, a 23.6-inch co-pilot screen, and two 12.8-inch suspended multimedia screens in the back row.
However, looking up at the price of U8 which is 1.098 million yuan ($169,000), it also makes people feel emotional: In the past, when the budget was not enough, people bought BYD, but now that they have money, they cannot afford BYD.
BYD “Collaborates” with Mercedes-Benz to Launch Its First SUV: Equipped with the Latest YUNNIAN Technology
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, the DENZA brand unveiled a five-seat pure electric midsize SUV – DENZA N7.
The DENZA brand is jointly created by BYD and Mercedes-Benz. The first model, DENZA D9, received good reviews after its launch. The first mass-produced car was off the production line in October last year, followed by a total sales of 9803 from October to December.
N7 is the first SUV under the DENZA brand.
In terms of appearance, N7 is based on the INCEPTION concept car, with a body length, width, and height of 4860/1935/1602mm and a wheelbase of 2940mm.
The front face adopts a closed grille, and two laser radars can be seen at the bottom of the fog lights on both sides.
The body’s side lines are smooth, with a low and sleek overall proportion resembling a coupe-style SUV.
In terms of power, it adopts BYD’s three-electric technology, equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The maximum power of the two-wheel-drive model is 230kW, and the four-wheel-drive model is 390kW.
It is said that it will have over 700km (435 miles) of CLTC pure electric range, while also equipped with high-power dual-gun supercharging technology.
In terms of interior design, the N7 continues the design style of the DENZA D9, with a large LCD screen on the center console, as well as a full LCD instrument panel and a passenger screen.
The steering wheel is designed in a three-spoke style, and the in-car audio system is built in partnership with Devialet. The front seats support electric adjustment.
In terms of intelligence, it will be equipped with BYD’s YUNNIAN-A intelligent air body control system (standard version), equipped with the DENZA Link intelligent interactive cockpit.
The price has not been announced yet. It is reported that DENZA N7 is expected to be launched in May-June this year, and delivery is expected to begin in the third quarter.
According to Zhao Changjiang, general manager of DENZA’s sales department, less than 10 hours after the N7 launch event, and 6 hours after the N7 blind order began, the number of orders has reached 5,367.
SEPA 2.0’s first product, G6, is here, and CEO says “there is no opponent”
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, Xiaopeng’s booth was unusually popular.
One important reason may be due to the new car G6. The car is positioned as a pure electric mid-size coupe SUV, following XPENG’s launch of G3, P5, P7, and G9.
Visually, the front of the car features a continuous LED daytime running light, but the middle is XPENG’s logo, not a seamless design.
On both sides of the front bumper are darkened areas for the high and low beam headlights and LIDAR.
In terms of side profile, the XPENG G6 is relatively sleek, with a sloping roofline from the B-pillar to the rear, extending all the way to the tail. Additionally, the vehicle also features frameless doors.
XPENG G6 has dimensions of 4753/1920/1650mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2890mm.
In terms of appearance and size, XPENG G6 is similar to Tesla Model Y. For comparison, Tesla Model Y has dimensions of 4750/1921/1624mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2890mm.
Additionally, the XPENG G6 is equipped with an adaptive electric tail wing that adjusts its height automatically based on the vehicle’s speed.
In terms of power, the car offers two options: two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive version has a maximum power output of 218 kW and a peak torque of 440 N·m, while the four-wheel drive version has a comprehensive power of 358 kW and a comprehensive torque of 660 N·m.
The car comes with two battery options: a 66 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and an 87.5 kWh ternary lithium battery, both of which support XPENG’s 800V fast charging function.
As for the interior, the passenger entertainment screen has been removed, leaving only the floating central screen. The full LCD instrument panel is embedded in front of the steering wheel, which is equipped with a two-spoke design.
Actually, XPENG G6 is not only the first product of SEPA 2.0 platform, but also the first new product to appear after the company’s major reforms.
CEO He Xiaopeng said at the press conference that “far ahead, no rivals” refers to XPENG’s latest platform architecture – SEPA 2.0.
Since the launch of the G9 last year, XPENG has been in crisis both internally and externally – official data shows that XPENG’s annual sales in 2022 were only 120,757, far below the target of 250,000 for the year, with a target completion rate of only 48.28%.
Since the beginning of this year, monthly sales have not yet exceeded 10,000 units – 5,218 units were delivered in January, 6,010 in February, and 7,002 in March.
XPENG’s sales target for 2023 is 200,000 units, but in the first three months of this year, only 9.12% of this target was achieved.
The arrival of the new G6 vehicle may be able to boost XPENG’s sales.
NIO’s brand new ES6 equipped with Laser Radar, has a smart driving computing power of 1016TOPS
At this year’s car show, the brand new second generation platform, NIO ES6, made its debut and began taking pre-orders.
The dimensions of the new NIO ES6 are 4854mm in length, 1995mm in width, and 1703mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2915mm.
In comparison, the previous model had dimensions of 4850mm in length, 1965mm in width, and 1731mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2900mm.
Regarding power, according to previous declarations, the all-new ES6 uses the same front 150kW asynchronous and rear 210kW synchronous electric motors as the ET5, with a combined power of 490 horsepower and a combined torque of 700N·m.
As for the interior, the new ES6 continues the design of the NIO NT2.0 platform.
After using the second-generation platform, there have been significant changes to ES6, the most obvious of which is the upgrade of the power system to SiC electric drive, which can improve the energy efficiency, reduce energy transmission loss, and to a certain extent, improve the vehicle’s endurance.
It is worth mentioning that although the new NIO ES6 is equipped with a spring suspension, the shock absorber has CDC (Continuous Damping Control) function.
In terms of intelligent driving, the new ES6 uses a laser radar and is equipped with the NIO Aquila ultra-sensing system, which uses four NVIDIA Orin-X chips with a total computing power of 1016TOPS.
Additionally, the new ES6 can be equipped with an electric trailer hitch, which has a towing capacity of 1.2 tons, meaning it can legally tow a caravan on the road.
According to the plan, the car will be officially launched and delivered in late May this year.
Price of 5.75 million yuan ($880,000)! Rolls-Royce’s first pure electric car Spectre now available for pre-order
At this auto show, Rolls-Royce unveiled the Chinese debut of its first electric vehicle, the Spectre.
And the starting price was announced: 5.75 million yuan (about $880,000). It is truly the ceiling price for a pure electric car.
Meanwhile, China has started accepting customer bookings and is expected to commence deliveries by the end of the fourth quarter of this year.
Based on the Rolls-Royce all-aluminum “Architecture of Luxury” 3.0, Spectre was released on October 18th last year.
The car is positioned as a two-door, four-seater coupe with dimensions of 5453/2080/1559mm (length/width/height), a wheelbase of 3210mm, a turning radius of 12.7m, and a curb weight of 2975kg.
It is worth noting that the car’s wind resistance coefficient is 0.25Cd, which is currently the best aerodynamic performance of Rolls-Royce models.
In terms of power, the Spectre is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a maximum power of 430kW and a peak torque of 900N·m. The zero-to-100km/h acceleration is as fast as 4.5 seconds, and the maximum speed can reach 250km/h.
The equipped battery pack has a capacity of 102kWh, and the pure electric range under CLTC conditions will reach 585km (363 miles).
Tank 400: Hybrid Off-road Vehicle, Electric for City Use, Gasoline for Long-distance Travel
Following Tank 300 and 500, the third car from the Tank brand of Great Wall Motors has arrived.
The Tank 400 Hi4-T made its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show this time.
Hi4-T is the “super off-road version” under the Hi4 technology of Great Wall Motors（GWM）, which is based on the tank platform and built with a longitudinal hybrid architecture to cater to the trend of new energy.
Moreover, it is highly likely that all the off-road vehicles newly released by Great Wall in the future will be hybrid.
In terms of appearance, the Tank 400 continues the tough and rugged off-road style, full of hardcore mechanical and armor aesthetics.
The front face design is quite domineering, equipped with sturdy double horizontal bar grille, with multiple strong lines covering the front of the car, showing a strong sense of hierarchy.
The dimensions of the car body are 4985/1960/1905mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2850mm.
As for the interior, it is equipped with a 16.2-inch LCD display and a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel.
In terms of power, Tank 400 will be equipped with two power combinations: fuel and Hi4-T. Electricity is used in the city, while oil is used for long-distance travel. The Hi4-T model showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show has a maximum torque of 380N·m.
Furthermore, in addition to being equipped with three locking differentials representing off-road capabilities, its 11 off-road modes and intelligent analysis of all-terrain recognition allow it to better handle various road conditions.
According to the plan, the vehicle is expected to be officially launched in the third quarter of this year.
China’s Strongest Pickup Truck is Here: All 6 Wheels Are Driveable
This six-wheeled full-size pickup truck is named “CYBERPiCKUP”.
Jointly launched by GWM and CYBERSPACE, it is built on the GWM 6×6 super off-road platform.
From the appearance, CYBERPiCKUP is also considered by the public to be a modified version of the GWM SHANHAIPAO 6X6.
In terms of size, the car is nearly 6 meters long, 2.1 meters wide, and has a wheelbase of nearly 4.3 meters.
From the side of the car body, the overall style of the car is a “tough guy” style.
It uses wide wheel arches, equipped with roof racks, and 33-inch oversized off-road tires, with a ground clearance of up to 750mm.
Regarding the power, this vehicle uses a 3.0T twin-turbo engine, combined with a P2 electric motor hybrid system, with a maximum power of 380kW and peak torque of 750N·m, matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission, as well as BorgWarner’s TOD+MLock, with 6H, 6L, 4H, AUTO modes, accelerating from 0 to 100KM (0-62 miles) in 7.5 seconds.
The vehicle is claimed to have “3-axis 6-drive 5-lock”, equipped with front, middle, rear, and center-rear differential locks, plus a differential lock mechanism, which is equivalent to 5 lock limited-slip configurations.
All six wheels on the three axles of this vehicle can be driven, and the 5 locks can lock the front, middle, rear axle differentials and center differential 100% when needed, thereby improving passability and traction.
In addition, CYBERPiCKUP is also equipped with 6 nitrogen shock absorbers, 2 aluminum alloy upper arms, 6 forged wheels and 6 33-inch all-terrain tires.
Adopting a non-loaded high torsional stiffness chassis, matched with front double-wishbone independent suspension + middle and rear five-link integral bridge suspension.
In the future, the 6X6 super off-road platform can also be matched with SUV bodies, and synchronously developed with second-class chassis, expanding to various functional dedicated vehicles, RVs, and so on.
It is reported that the car is expected to be mass-produced and sold this year.
YANGWANG U8’s Strong Rival? DONGFENG MOTOR Releases Electric Off-Road Vehicle, Limited Edition
HERO is DONGFENG MOTOR’s luxury electric off-road brand, and 917 is its first model.
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, HERO 917 made its global debut and officially opened for pre-orders.
The pre-sale price range is 7-16 million yuan (about 10,748-24,539 US dollars), and 1687 units will be limitedly offered by 2023.
HERO 917 has launched three models simultaneously: pure electric version, extended range version, and official modified pilot version.
Overall, the vehicle adopts a relatively square shape with rough lines and an outwardly extended wheel arch design.
According to the introduction, the car is positioned as a large luxury electric off-road vehicle and is the first mass-produced model of the M TECH HERO architecture.
The M TECH architecture is based on platform, power, and off-road standards, including the HERO skateboard off-road platform, HERO power, and HERO off-road all-terrain intelligent solution.
The pure electric model adopts front and rear four-motor drive, which can achieve power output of more than 1000 horsepower, with a comprehensive range of 505km (313 miles); the extended-range version uses a combination of three motors and a 1.5T range extender, with a comprehensive horsepower of over 800 and a comprehensive range of over 800 km (497 miles).
It is said that a two-gear gearbox with integrated differential lock is adopted, and the wheel-side torque exceeds 16,000 Nm, with a 0-100km/h (0-62miles/h) acceleration of 4.2 seconds.
According to the plan, HERO 917 will be officially launched in the second half of this year and delivered to users one after another.
NETA launches “the best sports car under 2 million RMB (307,000 USD)”
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, NETA GT was officially launched.
The price range is from 178,800 to 226,800 RMB (27,500 to 34,900 USD).
GT is the second new energy vehicle model launched based on the SHANHAI platform (the first model is NETA S). This time, a total of 4 versions of the car were launched, including 560 Lite, 560, 660, and 580 AWD versions.
During the press conference, NETA officials directly provided a list of competing products, mainly targeting sedan products such as CHANGAN DEEPAL, BYD Sea Lion, RISING AUTO F7, and others.
In terms of appearance, the dimensions of the car body are 4715/1979/1415mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2770mm.
The overall design adopts a sleek shape, equipped with hidden door handles, low wind resistance wheels, and electric air deflectors, providing two types of power: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. The maximum power is 340kW, with a peak torque of 620N·m, and an acceleration of 0-100km/h (0-62 miles/h) in 3.7 seconds.
According to reports, the NETA GT has a certain degree of silence while driving, with an interior noise of only 55.2db at a speed of 60km/h (37 miles/h).
At the press conference, NETA CEO Zhang Yong stated:
The NETA GT is the first sports car for young people and the best sports car under 2 million yuan (307,000 USD)… Existing fuel-powered sports cars are expensive and niche, NETA aims to use technology to promote equality and end sports car privileges.
The NETA GT has a front trunk capacity of 50 liters, and the trunk space can reach 606 liters after folding down the rear seats.
Regarding the smart cabin, it is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and has a central control screen of 17.6 inches.
In terms of intelligent driving, the NETA GT is equipped with a self-developed NETA PILOT 2.5 intelligent driving assistance system, built-in with two Horizon Journey 3 chips and equipped with 5 high-definition cameras and 5 millimeter wave radars.
GAC launches new high-end electric vehicle with gull-wing doors, modeled after Model 3
On the eve of the Shanghai Auto Show, Hyper’s second car, the Hyper GT, officially began pre-sales.
Hyper and AION are both under the umbrella of AION New Energy.
However, Hyper mainly targets the mid-to-high-end luxury car market.
This pre-sale of the Hyper GT includes a total of 5 models, with prices ranging from RMB 219,900 to 339,900 (approximately USD 33,800 to 52,100).
At this year’s auto show, we also received a lot of attention.
The vehicle is a 5-seater pure electric medium to large-sized sedan, built on the GAC AEP3.0 platform and Xingling electronic architecture, with overall body dimensions of 4880/1885/1455mm and a wheelbase of 2910mm.
In terms of appearance, the vehicle has a streamlined body and a closed front face design, with uniquely shaped headlights.
Moreover, Hyper GT features a “gull-wing” door design, which is commonly seen in supercars, and borderless electro-suction doors.
In addition, the car’s front bumper is equipped with a ventilated cover that can be electronically opened and closed at certain speeds, reducing air resistance. The car’s drag coefficient is 0.19Cd.
As for the interior, the new car uses an ultra-thin full LCD instrument panel, along with a three-spoke steering wheel. The center console features a floating infotainment screen with no physical buttons.
As for the power, the rear-wheel drive single-motor version has a maximum power of 340 horsepower (250 kW) and a peak torque of 430 N·m. Its 0-100 km/h acceleration time is as fast as 4.9 seconds. There will also be a dual-motor version in the future.
The car has a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters and a braking distance of 35 meters per 100 kilometers. The VDC2.0 and AICS intelligent chassis systems are applied to the chassis to help improve handling performance.
In terms of intelligent driving, the car is equipped with 3 laser radars with a field of view of 300°fov in total. The official claims that it can support L3 level intelligent driving and meet the requirements of city and highway navigation assistance. Meanwhile, it also supports parking on the ground and across floors.
As planned, the new car will be launched in June and will be delivered within the year.
ZEEKR unveils ZEEKR X: 0-100km/h (0-62miles/h) in 3.7 seconds, with a standard refrigerator, TV, and large sofa
On the eve of the auto show, ZEEKR X was officially launched.
Positioned as a two-door pure electric vehicle, designed as a “little steel cannon,” with a price range of 189,800 to 209,800 yuan ($29,000 to $32,000).
Like ZEEKR 001 and 009, ZEEKR X is also developed based on Geely’s SEA architecture.
The car measures 4450/1836/1572mm in length, width, and height, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2750mm.
On the side of the car, it adopts a design with no door handles, frameless doors, and borderless wing mirrors.
The entire series comes with a 66kWh battery pack, and the maximum power of the electric motor for the single-motor, two-wheel-drive model is 200kW. The CLTC pure electric range is 560km (348miles), and the 0-100km/h (0-62miles/h) acceleration time is 5.8 seconds.
Among the dual-motor four-wheel drive models, the maximum power of the motors are 115kW and 200kW respectively, with a CLTC range of 512km (318 miles) and 0-100km/h (0-62 miles/h) acceleration in 3.7 seconds.
In terms of intelligent driving, the hardware is equipped with 5 cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, with Mobileye EyeQ4 chip as the underlying support.
It belongs to “single-lane L2” in terms of functions, with more than 10 functions including full-speed active cruise, large vehicle active deviation avoidance, blind spot monitoring, and remote straight-in and straight-out parking.
The intelligent cockpit supported by the Qualcomm 8155 chip includes a 14.6-inch central control screen (which can slide freely between the center console and the co-pilot), and the driver’s seat also has a combination of a 24.3-inch AR-HUD and an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel.
As for the chassis, ZEEKR X adopts four-wheel independent suspension and uses hydraulic bushings commonly found in high-end luxury vehicles, which performs better in filtering vibrations than traditional non-hydraulic bushings.
The vehicle is equipped with ZEEKR’s self-developed IPB integrated braking system, with a braking distance of 34.5 meters (approximately 112.86 feet) per 100 kilometers (62 miles).
In addition, the car is equipped with zero-gravity seats, an in-car refrigerator, and more. The rear seats can be folded up.
According to the plan, the new car will begin delivery in June this year.
MEIZU In-Car Interactive System First Launched with LINK&CO 08
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, LINK&CO 08 released a set of EM-P super range-extended electric power solutions.
It is understood that the EM-P super range-extended electric power solution supports three motors and four-wheel drive, including a new independent rear motor, and also supports a large flat battery layout.
Based on this plan, the 3-motor 4-wheel drive version of LINK&CO 08 has a 0-100km/h (0-62miles/h) acceleration in the 4-second range. The maximum power of the main driving motor is 160kW, and the maximum power of the independent rear motor is 156kW. The comprehensive power exceeds 400kW, and the maximum torque exceeds 900N・m.
In terms of appearance, it is positioned as a mid-size 5-seater SUV, with dimensions of 4820/1915/1685mm in length, width, and height respectively, and a wheelbase of 2848mm.
LINK&CO 08 is the first to be equipped with the MEIZU Flyme auto car-machine interaction system. The car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 15.4-inch central control screen, supporting a 92-inch AR-HUD head-up display that can be projected up to 10 meters away.
This set of car systems will support seamless connection with mobile phones, allowing for borderless desktop, small window display, cross-device visibility, mobile phone-assisted OTA, hardware sharing, and more.
According to relevant information, the LINK & CO 08 is expected to start pre-sales in July and may be launched by the end of August.
The price range for the LINK & CO 08 is expected to be around 220,000-250,000 yuan (approximately $34,000 – $39,000 USD), and it will compete with the BYD Tang DM-i and the DENZA N7 in the future.
Can Geely’s high-end brand “Galaxy” compete with BYD’s flagship model, the Han EV?
Geely’s new mid-to-high-end new energy vehicle brand, “Galaxy,” has generated a lot of buzz at car shows.
Some netizens even joked: “There are so many people at the L7 booth that you can’t even squeeze in.”
Galaxy’s first hybrid SUV, the L7, is built on the e-CMA architecture and positioned as a compact SUV. The price has not been announced yet. Its competitors are probably cars like the BYD Song PLUS and Yuan PLUS.
The body length, width, and height are 4700/1905/1685mm, with a wheelbase of 2785mm, and it uses the Geely SEA Haohan architecture.
For power, it is equipped with a hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a three-speed “variable frequency electric drive DHT Pro” transmission.
The two-wheel drive version has a combined power of 287kW and supports catapult start. The acceleration time from 0-100km/h (0-62 miles/h) is 6.9 seconds (for the four-wheel drive version), and the maximum speed can reach 200km (124 miles).
In terms of battery, according to the declaration information, the car will be equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a power consumption of 5.23 liters (1.38 gallons) per 100 kilometers (63 miles) and a comprehensive range of up to 1370km (851 miles).
In terms of intelligent cabin, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, with a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a 13.2-inch central control screen, a 16.2-inch co-pilot screen, and a 25.6-inch AR HUD head-up display.
According to the plan, the Galaxy brand has planned seven new cars within two years, of which four belong to the intelligent hybrid L series and the other three belong to the intelligent pure electric E series. The Galaxy L7 is expected to start delivery in the second quarter of this year.
Changan DEEPAL’s Second Car S7: Offers Three Types of Power – Pure Electric, Extended Range, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, the DEEPAL brand has independently set up its own booth.
DEEPAL previously launched the mid-size sedan SL03, and this time it also debuted its second model – DEEPAL S7.
S7 is also the first SUV model under the DEEPAL brand, based on the EPA1 platform, and offers three types of power: pure electric, extended range, and hydrogen fuel.
Positioned as a mid-size SUV, the vehicle has a length, width, and height of 4750/1930/1625mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. The overall size of the vehicle is very similar to that of the Tesla Model Y.
For reference, the Tesla Model Y has a length, width, and height of 4750/1921/1624mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2890mm.
As for battery life and power, the maximum power of the pure electric motor is 160kW and 190kW, with two range options of 520km (232 miles) and 620km (385 miles) under CLTC conditions.
The acceleration from 0-100km(0-62miles) takes 6.7s, with an energy consumption of 14.2kWh/100km (62miles) under CLTC conditions.
The extended-range version has a fuel consumption of 4.95L (1.31 gallons)/100km (62miles) under CLTC conditions, with a pure electric range of up to 200km (124 miles) and a comprehensive range of up to 1120km (696 miles); the hydrogen-powered model is equipped with a self-developed hydrogen fuel cell system from Deep Blue, with a hydrogen consumption of 0.73kg (1.61 pounds)/100km (62miles) under CLTC conditions.
The cabin is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen, eliminating the traditional LCD instrument panel, and equipped with an AR-HUD head-up display, using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.
According to the plan, DEEPAL S7 will be launched in the middle of this year.
Electric Passat is here: Volkswagen ID.7 with battery range over 700km (435 miles)
Volkswagen’s 6th global pure electric vehicle model, the ID.7 VIZZION, was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show.
This car is seen by many as the Passat of the electric era.
The new car is positioned as a pure electric mid-size sedan, based on the Volkswagen ID.AERO concept car mass-produced model.
The displayed model shows that the Volkswagen ID.7 offers two model options: PRO and PRIME.
Competitors may target the Tesla Model 3. The company stated that the car will be introduced to the Chinese market first and will be officially launched in the second half of this year.
At first glance, the car’s front face design is simply in line with the ID.3 and ID.4 series, featuring a continuous light strip and a rounded shape.
The car will be produced first by FAW-Volkswagen and built on the MEB electric platform, with a body length, width, and height of 4956/1862/1537mm and a wheelbase of 2965mm.
The interior adopts a minimalist style, with a 15-inch large screen facing the driver in the center, reportedly equipped with the latest vehicle system.
Additionally, the traditional LCD instrument panel has been cancelled and the new instrument panel is hidden inside the center console in front of the steering wheel, which can be used with the large AR-HUD head-up display system.
In terms of power, the ID.7 will provide two forms: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a maximum motor power of 150kW. For the battery, the domestic version of the ID.7 is currently provided by CATL, using a 77kWh ternary lithium battery, with an expected maximum range of over 700km (435 miles).
BYD’s Cheapest Model is Here: Receives Over 10,000 Orders Within 24 Hours of Launch
Previously frequently photographed by spy shots, its true body has finally been revealed.
As a new member of the BYD Ocean Life electric vehicle series, the small pure electric car “Seagull” has officially started pre-sales. The price range is 78,800 to 95,800 yuan (12,100-14,700 USD), currently the lowest-priced model under BYD.
The appearance of the seagull is relatively angular, distinguishing it from the shape of the dolphin. The front face adopts a trapezoidal grille design.
Equipped with semi-hidden door handles to help reduce wind resistance.
The length, width, and height of the new car are 3780/1715/1540mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2500mm.
Powertrain-wise, the Sea Gull is equipped with a new three-in-one electric motor based on the BYD e-platform 3.0, with a maximum power output of 55 kW.
It uses BYD blade batteries with capacities of 30.08 kWh and 38.88 kWh, corresponding to ranges of 305 km (189 miles) and 405 km (252 miles) respectively, and supports fast charging of 30 kW / 40 kW.
Built on the BYD e-platform 3.0 technology, the vehicle can seat 4 people.
Seagull will offer 3 interior color schemes, equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, full LCD instrument panel, 10.1-inch adaptive rotating suspension central control screen, and uses a gear shift lever.
According to official data, Seagull’s pre-sale orders exceeded 10,000 units within 24 hours.
Polestar releases latest pure electric SUV: Polestar 4, created in partnership with Geely and Volvo
Geely’s latest pure electric SUV has arrived.
Polestar seems to be quite consistent in naming their models.
With Polestar 1, 2, 3 preceding it, Polestar 4 was globally launched at the Shanghai Auto Show.
The Polestar 4 is available in two layouts: single and dual motor, with long range and standard range versions, priced between RMB 349,800-533,800 (USD 53,500-81,700).
In terms of power, it is said to be the most powerful model in Polestar’s history, using a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum output power of 400 kW and a 0-100 km (0-63 mile) acceleration time of just 3.8 seconds.
The dual motor long range version can output a peak power of 400 kW and a maximum torque of 686 Nm, with a maximum range of 631 km (392 miles) under CLTC conditions.
Both the single motor long range and standard range versions are equipped with a motor with an output power of 200 kW and a maximum torque of 343 Nm at the rear, achieving the longest range of 709 km (440 miles) and 628 km (391 miles), respectively, under CLTC conditions.
Inside the car, the Polestar 4 is equipped with a 15.4-inch horizontal central control screen and a 14.7-inch head-up display system, running on the Android operating system. It features navigation, voice recognition, and app ecosystem with the support of Gaode Navigation and Baidu Voice.
Given that Polestar is jointly created by Geely and Volvo, safety is also emphasized for the Polestar 4.
In terms of intelligent driving, the car comes standard with 12 cameras, one long-range perception millimeter-wave radar, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
Additionally, the driver state monitoring function, combined with the capacitive steering wheel hand-off monitoring function, can help the driver concentrate on driving.
HONGQI’s New Answer to Intelligence: New Platform and Model HONGQI E001
During this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, HONGQI E001 was officially released and blind pre-orders have opened.
Positioned as a pure electric mid-size sedan, it will be launched in November this year.
You may be relatively unfamiliar with this car. By the way, in January of this year, FAW HONGQI launched the “HONGQI New Energy” brand, and announced the launch of three models, namely E001, E202, and E702.
E001 is the first new energy sedan on the HONGQI FMSs platform architecture, offering multiple versions of rechargeable and replaceable models, with a maximum range of up to 800km (496 miles).
What is the FMSs architecture?
According to official information, all future car models will be built on this architecture. The core of this architecture includes an electrification and intelligent driving integrated platform: HME (HQ Modular Electric). The name “HME” refers to the four systems of battery, electric drive, regenerative power, and chassis.
Another core of FME’s superstructure is the intelligent platform: HIS (HQ Intelligent System), officially known as “HIS,” covering three major systems: electronic and electrical, autonomous driving, and intelligent experience.
In terms of power, it is equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a total power of 455 kW and a peak torque of 756 N·m, and the fastest 0-100 km (0-62 miles) acceleration time is 3.9 seconds.
In terms of interior, it is equipped with AR-HUD head-up display and a 6+15.5 inch curved dual-screen.
According to the plan, HONGQI New Energy will also launch a pure electric mid-size SUV E202 in the second half of this year; the pure electric mid-to-large-sized sedan E702 will be launched in the first half of next year.
BMW accelerates its new energy transformation: X1 simultaneously launches a pure electric version with the latest vehicle system built-in.
The BMW iX1 is the pure electric version of the X1.
From the appearance, the design of the new iX1 is basically the same as that of the new X1, with the difference being the addition of blue decorations on the grille, bumper, side skirts and other areas.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 10.7-inch dual screen with BMW’s latest iDrive 8 system built in.
In terms of power, the new BMW iX1 will be equipped with a front and rear dual-motor powertrain, with a maximum power of 230kW and a maximum torque of 493N·m, combined with a four-wheel drive system, and a 0-100km (0-62miles) acceleration time of 5.7 seconds.
Equipped with a battery pack capacity of 64.7 kWh, the vehicle can provide a range of 410-435 km (254-270 miles). Additionally, the new car is equipped with a 130 kW fast charging system, which can charge from 10% to 80% in half an hour.
According to relevant sources, the extended iX1 xDrive30L will go into production in July of this year, while the entry-level iX1 eDrive25L will go into production in March of next year.
This year, BMW Group will launch 11 pure electric vehicles in the Chinese market, including the iX1, i7, and i5.
AITO M5 launches Huawei Intelligent Driving Edition, CEO Richard Yu claims “far ahead”
With Huawei and Richard Yu promoting it, AITO will definitely not lack traffic.
Shanghai’s AITO M5, the high-end intelligent driving model from Huawei, has officially launched.
The M5 intelligent driving model is priced between 279,800-309,800 yuan (approximately $43,000-$48,000).
The biggest selling point of the latest model is that it is equipped with the advanced HUAWEI ADS 2.0 intelligent driving system, featuring 1 LiDAR, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 11 HD cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
According to official introduction, high-speed and advanced intelligent driving functions in urban areas can be achieved without relying on high-precision maps, approaching Level 3 autonomous driving.
Moreover, by the end of this year, this system will finally be able to achieve driving without maps in 45 cities in China.
However, ADS 2.0 is not provided for free. A one-time purchase costs 36,000 yuan (5,525 US dollars), and monthly/yearly subscriptions are also supported.
According to CEO Richard Yu, Huawei’s advanced intelligent driving assistance and intelligent parking capabilities provide an experience that is far superior to all competitors, truly achieving the ceiling in the field of intelligent driving.
He also said that their success rate for passing highway interchanges has now reached 96%, far ahead of competitors such as Tesla.
Previously, Huawei had the support of HarmonyOS in their cockpits, and now they have launched the Huawei Intelligent Driving Edition. It remains to be seen whether the further improvement of “Huawei content” can help boost sales of the AITO M5.
All of the above is a summary of the “20 most popular intelligent cars at the Shanghai Auto Show”.
Which of these models do you think is the most promising?
