[Commercial Vehicle News Network Original] On June 17, the first stop of the 2022 New Energy Vehicles Going to the Rural Areas event was held in Kunshan, Jiangsu. This is the third round of new energy vehicles going to the countryside organized by the state since 2020. It has not

[Commercial Vehicle New Network Original]

On June 17, the first stop of the 2022 New Energy Vehicles Going to the Countryside event was held in Kunshan, Jiangsu. This is the third round of new energy vehicles going to the countryside organized by the state since 2020. It has not only significantly enhanced the activity of new energy vehicles in the rural market, but also promoted the high-quality development of the domestic new energy vehicle industry.

In the new round of new energy vehicles going to the countryside, participating companies and models have also expanded again based on the 2021 activities. This time, Zhilan Automobile, as a shortlisted company, brought two products, Zhilan light truck and Zhilan Smurf, to the Kunshan , providing a reliable choice for rural residents to travel green.

"Going to the countryside" brings new opportunities for growth

Statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers show that from July to December 2020, 358,000 vehicles were sold to the countryside, a year-on-year increase of 80%, which is significantly higher than the industry growth rate; 2021 Throughout the year, sales of new energy vehicles going to rural areas reached 1.068 million units, a year-on-year increase of 169.2%, which is about 10% higher than the growth rate of the overall new energy vehicle market. In the two years since the launch of the new energy vehicles going to the countryside campaign, the cumulative sales of related models have reached 1.426 million units, which is a strong support for the sales growth of the new energy vehicle market.

On this basis, the new round of new energy vehicles going to the countryside has expanded its scope to third, and fourth tier cities, further broadening the market depth of new energy vehicles in rural areas, in order to boost automobile consumption and promote new energy vehicles. Industrial development has laid the foundation.

At the first event, Ye Shengji, chief engineer and deputy secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said that the rural market has unique characteristics, especially requiring new energy vehicle companies to launch more products and services that adapt to rural usage functions and scenarios. .

The Smart Blue Light Truck and Smart Smurf that debuted in Kunshan this time are two such products. They have a wide range of application scenarios and are highly adaptable in rural areas with complex and diverse working conditions.

With the help of Dongfeng of new energy vehicles going to the countryside, users can also enjoy discounts for going to the countryside when they buy models that are included in the recommended catalog of new energy vehicles going to the countryside in Jiangsu. Among them, those who purchase Smart Blue light trucks and Smart Smurfs can enjoy the following exclusive discounts: 1. Free maintenance for the first time; 2. Free vehicle software upgrade; 3. Free vehicle inspection once a year; 4. Free working meals during maintenance; 5. Limited Provide free maintenance and vehicle recharge.

As a leader in the field of new energy commercial vehicles, Zhilan Automobile launches new products to meet the latest market needs in a timely manner. At the same time, it also strives to accelerate the construction and construction of pre-sales and after-sales networks and charging and swapping infrastructure for new energy vehicle products. Ensure work and fully meet the needs of rural working conditions.

Two products fully meet the needs of rural working conditions

In view of the usage characteristics and customer pain points of new energy vehicle users in rural areas, the two products brought by Zhilan Auto this time represent two different logistics solutions, which can not only meet the needs of rural areas Residents’ demand for green travel is also conducive to opening up the “microcirculation” of end products in rural areas.

Among them, Zhilan light truck has gained a good reputation in the new energy light truck industry and has won the trust of many users. The vehicle uses CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries with a maximum installed capacity of 100.27kWh and a constant-speed cruising range of up to 400 kilometers. It is equipped with two charging ports, fast charging and slow charging. It can fully charge 80% of the battery in 40 minutes. It can effectively solve users’ charging anxiety.

In addition, the Zhilan light truck automatic transmission is easy to control, accelerates from a start faster, and transports more efficiently. At the same time, the 1880mm ultra-wide cab makes the driving space spacious and comfortable, and it is matched with an extra-large cargo compartment of 18.3m³, which can effectively meet the multi-scenario loading needs of rural residents.

Smart Smurf is a new platform pure electric small and medium-sized VAN launched by Smart Blue Automobile on June 1. It has two models, three battery types and six configurations to choose from.

In terms of power, both Elf E5 and E7 models are equipped with CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries.Among them, the E5 model has a maximum installed power of 38.64kWh, and the maximum cruising range under comprehensive operating conditions is 321 kilometers; the E7 model has a maximum installed power of 46.36kWh, and the maximum cruising range under comprehensive operating conditions is 341 kilometers.

Through the optimized design of the body, Smart Smurf has also achieved a reduction in vehicle weight (aluminum alloy body, a maximum weight reduction of nearly 300 kilograms) and an expansion of cargo space (the square cargo compartment design avoids waste of top space. The E7 model has 7.5 m³ loading volume), reduced energy consumption (the cost per kilometer is only 0.18 yuan, 10% energy saving than similar products) and improved convenience (550mm low cargo platform and 270° large opening and closing angle, multi-opening and closing door design, The lift-up door makes loading and unloading more convenient). It is a logistics tool that can load a lot, run fast, have good passability, and has a high cruising range and economy.

In the future, as the environment for using new energy vehicles in rural areas improves, Zhilan Auto will also provide rural users with more high-quality, affordable, convenient and economical new energy products, allowing new energy commercial vehicles to go to the fields and into the fields. Thousands of households are ushering in a new spring in the vast countryside.