"One thousand readers have one thousand Hamlets, and one thousand "butters" will have one thousand different Niu ." There are many brands in the domestic electric vehicle industry. The Niu, who "promotes personality", has captured the hearts of many consumer groups with an alternative style, and has also attracted the widespread attention of some modified vehicle groups.
At the 315 Gala in 2022, CCTV called the Mavericks electric bicycles to speed up illegally; an industry insider told reporters: "Every time you mention (electric vehicles) modification, the regulatory authorities are basically aimed at them (little vehicles)." In netizens' comments, there is even a saying: "Nine of ten Mavericks are changed"; "If you buy a Mavericks, it is better to push them to the sea."
How serious is the "illegal modification" phenomenon of Niu electric vehicles? Why do so many car owners choose to modify it? The reporter recently launched an investigation into this.
car owner "big blood change" modification: expensive and terrifying performance
"I have seen 40,000 modified (Naud electric bicycle)."
"My friend opened a Maverick shop, and the most expensive modification (spent) about 80,000."
Maverick electric bicycle modification is expensive. An industry insider told reporters, "The Mavericks are mainly facing high-end groups such as white-collar workers, and belong to the category of players. The modification cost often exceeds the purchase cost of the car."
Figure: Suspected of modified Mavericks electric vehicles. Aoyi News filmed
A butter "Brother Niu" (pseudonym) in Guangzhou confirmed the above-mentioned person's statement. According to Brother Niu, since he started to modify the Maverick electric bicycle, he has no idea how much modification cost has been spent. "(the money spent) is hard to say, but there is definitely a 15,000 yuan." It is far more than the price of this car. Car owners who modify
often want to have more horsepower, run faster and have a higher range. Brother Niu is no exception. In order to increase the speed, he first replaced the original motor and increased the power of the motor to 800W. After changing the motor, the battery output must also keep up. A high-power battery is also indispensable. If you replace the high-power battery, the original controller will definitely not be kept, so you have to replace it with a higher degree of adaptation. 40, 50, 60 (km/hour), the speed limit is constantly increasing through such repeated replacements and modifications.
has increased its speed and is beginning to worry about safety issues. Electric bicycles can obtain power comparable to motorcycles through modification, but there are many shortcomings in terms of safety performance. Brother Niu said that for safety, he replaced the wider and larger tires, replaced the shock absorber of the entire vehicle body, and then replaced the brakes of the front and rear wheels... After one operation, a Maverick had completed a major blood replacement, and basically the only remaining car shell was original.
reporters investigated and found that there are many people like Niu Ge who have undergone major changes in the Niu electric bicycle. Search for keywords such as "Niu Electric Vehicle" and "Modification" on Xiaohongshu, and you can see the "modification list" of various Niu Electric Vehicles, with modification costs ranging from 1,000 to tens of thousands. The modification list shared by one of the bloggers said "Quanshi 2000W motor" and "60V52ah CATL battery" and said that "the speed is very fast and the driving is smooth". The modification list of the Niu electric bicycle shared by the blogger with ID name "Da Fanshu" costs about 12,000 yuan, and the performance of the electric bicycle was also illegally modified. The modification list is equipped with a Transit 1500W motor and a 72V52ah high-power battery, which greatly replaces the vehicle's shock absorption, brake and other components. According to the blogger of "Dafanshu", if equipped with a three-piece set of 2000W power motor, 72V65ah battery and a remote drive 360 controller, the speed and range of Maverick UQi+ can reach up to 100 kilometers/kilometer.
Some dealers say that the Maverick owner has the strongest desire to modify
modification costs tens of thousands of yuan, and behind it is not just the rigid demand for transportation. Among all electric bicycle owners, it is said that the owner of Mavericks has the strongest willingness to modify. An electric bicycle seller explained to reporters: "Compared with other electric bicycles, the original price of Mavericks is considered high. Generally, people who are willing to buy Mavericks will not care about the cost of modification.Moreover, the overall shape of the Maverick is also relatively artistic, which can arouse the enthusiasm of many car owners to modify. "
Picture: "Butter" reveals its own vehicle transformation process. Picture from Niu Electric's official website
According to the official website information, Niu Electric was established in 2014. Its product is positioned at high-end and high prices, focusing on young people. This is also a consumer group that traditional two-wheeled electric vehicle giants such as Yadi and Emma have not penetrated. "Naur is not just an electric car, but also an attitude towards life." In the words of Niu Electric CEO O Li Yan, it is "a brand concept of "for the emerging consumer circle's demand for self-expression, spreading technology, trends, and freedom. "
reporter observed that compared with traditional electric bicycles, the Niu electric bicycle with intelligent car system and extended-range lithium battery is not like a simple means of transportation. From the perspective of price, it is difficult to say that the Niu electric bicycle is a "electric bicycle" defined by traditional car companies. Taking the Niu UQis as an example, the price of the urban version is as low as 3,999 yuan, while the latest Niu SQi starts from 8,999 yuan and can reach a maximum of 9,599 yuan.
There is such a discussion post on Zhihu . The poster said that Yadi and Xiaodao brands only need to spend about 4,000 yuan to buy very high-end electric cars. Why can high-end electric cars of Mavericks and No. 9 be priced at 6,000 to 7,000 yuan? One answerer's reply received many people's approval, saying, " smart car was not born for low prices. On the basis of commuting tools, it has added certain fever attributes, entertainment attributes, and upgrade needs for experience. "
picture: vehicle modification picture shared by "butter". The picture comes from Xiaohongshu
"playing with UQi+", and the importance of "fever" and "entertainment" attributes can also be seen from the official promotional copy of Xiaoniu. Click on the official website details page of Xiaoniu UQi+, and the "hot product upgrade" is a big "thank you" Copywriting such as "this is good at playing" occupies a large display area, and there are also multiple photos of the Maverick electric bicycle with unique appearance designs below the copywriting. It is understood that the photos are mostly taken by "butter" (the title between the group of calf enthusiasts) and uploaded to the Maverick butter community.
Electric bikes street has stores recruiting modification business
In the investigation and interview, the Mavericks can be seen in the online and offline electric bicycle modifications. Previously, Nandu Aoyi News revealed that some physical electric bicycle modification stores were passed in the article "Electric Bicycle Modification Survey: Why so many modified vehicles? Senior Person Revealed the Secrets" The online platform promotes the store’s modification service. One of the modification service stores is mainly engaged in the modification of the Niu electric bicycle, and claims that “Nao cracking” and “personal customization”.
Nandu Aoyi News reporter can see on the “Electric Vehicle Street” on Zengcha Road, Baiyun District that a store has set up a small promotional street sign next to the road in order to promote itself. Under the slogans such as “Customized high-power lithium batteries” and “Upgraded and modified Meituan Car”, there is a line of big words that specifically state “Nao electric bicycle”.
Many Maverick players buy electric bicycles and the first one to modify is the battery. “They will replace the original low-power version of the battery with a new battery with high power and high capacity. The reason for changing the battery is not only to increase the range, but more importantly, it is to be able to use a high-power motor of more than 1200w. And until then, they will remove the electric bike’s original speed limit and alarm system. The purpose is to greatly increase the speed of electric bicycles. "
Picture: Vehicle modification picture shared by "butter". Picture from Xiaohongshu
In this regard, relevant experts said: Compared with cars, electric bicycles lack various active and passive safety measures in terms of equipment, so when driving rapidly, the consequences will be unimaginable once an emergency occurs. In addition, the modified electric bicycle has not undergone safety inspection, and illegal speeding may cause fractures, spontaneous combustion, etc.
Official action:
Guangzhou cracks down on illegal modifications, and in July, 3,000 cases of
reject the same thing, like to show personality, which is the symbol of modern young people.In order to win the love of young consumers, various car companies can show their capabilities. The Niu Electric Vehicle, which focuses on "butter culture" and pursues personalized, undoubtedly hits the personal needs of many young people.
However, electric bicycles are essentially vehicles, and the performance and speed of electric vehicles are greatly modified and installed, which not only violates the new national standards, but also brings greater potential risks to traffic safety.
At present, Guangzhou’s electric bicycle management is gradually standardized, and illegal modification and installation behaviors are seriously investigated and punished. Since July this year, Guangzhou City has continued to carry out the "100-day action" to crack down on electric vehicles in the city. According to statistics, a total of 235,000 electric bicycle traffic violations have been enforced in the city, including 3,000 illegal modifications.
Traffic police department reminds that driving an electric bicycle that exceeds the standard, illegally modified, installed, and assembled on the road is a traffic violation and will bear corresponding legal responsibilities. arbitrarily changes the appearance, structure, weight and speed of the electric bicycle, change the original controller or replace the large-capacity battery, which will greatly reduce the safety performance of the vehicle and pose serious traffic safety risks.
In the face of the official series of rectification actions, Nandu Aoyi News will keep a close eye on how the Maverick electric vehicle, which is known for its modification, will respond.
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