htmlOn September 27, AION Y Plus was officially launched, with a subsidy price of RMB 139,800-179,800. Compared with the 2022 AION Y, the AION Y Plus has a longer body and stronger power, and is heading towards the "PLUS". So, is the AION Y Plus more worth buying for both pure electric compact SUVs than Yuan PLUS (the price after subsidy is 137,800-165,800 yuan)? Today, let’s compare.
Appearance: AION Y Plus is more concise and personalized
AION Y Plus is adjusted based on the 2022 AION Y, with the front surround becoming more concise, and the headlights have been optimized in detail on the original basis, and the overall personality is still very personal. In addition, the new car has also added a new "Xiaoquaxue" appearance color scheme, bringing consumers more fashionable choices. AION Y is a pure electric compact SUV with a strong sense of fashion, and so is AION Y Plus.
, which was launched in February this year, BYD Yuan PLUS adopts the latest family design of the pure electric family of BYD . The entire front face looks very full and powerful, and is obviously different from AION Y Plus. If you like a sporty appearance design, BYD Yuan PLUS will undoubtedly be more suitable for you.
AION Y Plus and BYD Yuan PLUS are both made by their own brands, and their lighting configurations are relatively rich. Specifically, AION Y Plus and Yuan PLUS are equipped with LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and automatic headlights, , and automatic headlights, , and adaptive high and low beams are all equipped with some models.
At the rear of the car, AION Y Plus has been replaced with a through-type taillight, which is the same as the PLUS, but the taillights of the former look straighter, which stretches the visual width of the tail, and effectively enhances the layering of the tail. Yuan PLUS's Feiyu Slide Through-type taillights and rear surrounds look more three-dimensional, and the taillights are recognizable very well.
AION Y Plus's car length is slightly improved compared to AION Y, reaching 4535mm, which is longer than Yuan PLUS. At the same time, the wheelbase of the AION Y Plus is also better than that of the Yuan PLUS, ensuring the riding comfort of the rear passengers. It is worth mentioning that the rear floors of AION Y Plus and YuanPLUS are all flat designs, which are very friendly to the middle passengers in the rear row.
Interior: The Yuan PLUS has a higher personality
Like the appearance, the interior of AION Y Plus is also optimized based on AION Y. The addition of the integrated intelligent driving gear makes the entire cockpit simpler, which should conform to the aesthetics of most people. The interior of Yuan PLUS is somewhat similar to that of AION Y Plus, for example, they all have large-size floating central control screens. However, the smart cockpit of Meta-PLUS is built with the concept of sports and fitness, and looks more personal.
AION Y Plus and YuanPLUS not only have a large central control screen with a full sense of technology, but also have a smooth and easy-to-use automotive system. No matter who you choose, the smoothness of its car system and the richness of its functions will not disappoint you. In addition, both cars support remote control of mobile phones, which can improve the convenience of daily use.
If you compare models with the same range and similar prices, you can find that the AION Y Plus is not as rich as the YuanPLUS in terms of driving assistance functions, and its comfort configuration and other technological configurations are better, which can be said to have a win-win situation. If you have high requirements for driving assistance functions, then Yuan PLUS will be more suitable for you.
Battery: AION Y Plus runs further
In terms of power, the maximum power of the AION Y Plus motor is 150kW, and the maximum torque of is 225N·m. The maximum power is consistent with the motor of PLUS, and the maximum torque is slightly inferior. However, in terms of battery life, the AION Y Plus successfully won a game.
AION Y Plus currently has two CLTC range options, namely 510km and 610km. Among them, the 510km model is equipped with the lithium iron phosphate battery pack, while the 610km model is equipped with the ternary lithium battery pack. There are also two options for the CLTC range of Yuan PLUS, 430km and 510km respectively.Judging from the data alone, AION Y Plus has a significant advantage in battery life.
As for the suspension, AION Y Plus uses a suspension combination of front McPherson + rear torsion beam, while YuanPLUS uses a suspension combination of front McPherson + rear multi-link. The fully independent suspension is expected to be more favored by consumers. In terms of wheel hubs, AION Y Plus and Meta PLUS have 17 and 18-inch wheels available.
By comparison, we can find that the fashion-based AION Y Plus is better than BYD Yuan PLUS in terms of size and battery life, while the latter is slightly better in suspension and driving assistance. If you care a lot about range and love the fashionable and simple design, it is better to choose AION Y Plus. If you like blade battery and the interior design full of personality, then choose PLUS.
