On July 13, a netizen posted that the lower arm of the Ideal L9 is obviously made of cast iron, but the manufacturer insisted on painting the surface to look like aluminum alloy, which puzzled him. This matter has attracted heated discussion among netizens. Some netizens question

html On July 13, a netizen posted that the lower arm of the Ideal L9 is obviously made of cast iron, but the manufacturer insisted on painting the surface to look like aluminum alloy, which puzzled him.

This matter has attracted heated discussion among netizens. Some netizens questioned that Ideal Auto deliberately spray-painted silver to confuse the public in order to pretend that the lower swing arm of the vehicle was made of aluminum alloy.

In response, Li Xiang, Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, responded that Li Auto has never said in publicity that the lower arm is made of aluminum, and the color of the anti-corrosion material used in this piece is silver, and the anti-corrosion effect is more than twice as good.

Li Xiang said: "No one stipulates that cast iron must be coated with black paint, and cast iron is not black. The large transverse swing arm of the rear five-link of the Ideal L9 uses the much more expensive anti-corrosion coating , The anti-corrosion effect is more than 200%, but the cost is higher. The color of the anti-corrosion coating is silver, and we have never said that it (it) is aluminum. Aluminum is not a high-end thing. "

" The minimum requirement for electrophoresis is 25. A minimum of 20 microns can guarantee that it will not rust in neutral salt spray for 720 hours. The Magali /Jumeite we use can guarantee that it will not rust in neutral salt spray for 1500 hours. "

Li Xiang also said that it is strongly recommended for those with knowledge. Netizens who think that aluminum is definitely better than steel and iron have removed all the steel main structures of their houses and replaced them with aluminum ones. It is absolutely safe and scientific! This is not about changing concepts, but about making what you think in your mind, what you say, what you do, and what you really do consistent, so that knowledge and action are unified. Where aluminum is used in a car and where steel and iron are used cannot be determined by patting the head or typing on the keyboard.

Li Xiang added: "Conventional electrophoresis requires a minimum of 25 microns or more, which can guarantee that it will not rust in neutral salt spray for 720 hours. The Magali/Jumeite we use has a minimum of 20 microns, which can guarantee that it will not rust in neutral salt spray for 1500 hours."

Some netizens expressed their support for Li Xiang's remarks about the "reinforced steel structure of the house": He did not make false propaganda and never said that he used aluminum alloy. This was just for the sake of ridicule.

However, some netizens said that Li Xiang was secretly changing the concept: These are obviously two different things. Can building materials and automotive materials be the same thing?

Some netizens questioned, "The cost of Jiumeite coating is about 4.5 yuan per kilogram. It is not realistic to achieve 1,500 hours of salt spray, right? We supply fasteners to GE, and the best requirement for GE coating is M15. The required salt spray time is only 1,200 hours. "

The netizen further said, "Jumeite/Magali is a conventional anti-corrosion coating for automobile parts, and it will not exceed 5 yuan per kilogram. Don't fool ordinary netizens."

, and some netizens directly criticized: "Please explain in detail the coating process of your company's chassis parts. Under normal circumstances, steel chassis parts are made by electrophoresis process. Aren't your company's chassis parts made by electrophoresis process?"

Some netizens also left messages in the comment area. : I'm just used to it. Look at that condescending tone. I don't know what the person who bought his car was after.

A platform launched an online poll on "Do you agree with Li Xiang's statement?" More than half of the netizens disagreed with Li Xiang's explanation and believed that using silver could easily mislead consumers.

A few more words

The Ideal L9 is Li Auto’s second mass-produced car. It was officially released on June 21 with a guide price of 459,800 yuan, which is a full 110,000 yuan more expensive than the Ideal ONE four years ago.

The Ideal L9, known as "the most useful family SUV within 5 million yuan", has attracted market attention since its launch due to the strong praise of Li Xiang, the helmsman of Ideal.

However, due to the overly public marketing method, it has attracted a series of "connotations" from peers, and has also been disgusted by many consumers. Some netizens even bluntly said, "This is the first time that a person hates a brand."