Nowadays, electric models have been relatively complete for us consumers, and more and more consumers around us have begun to recognize and accept pure electric models. For OEMs, whether it is under the accelerated wave of electrification transformation or the increasingly strict emission regulations, they are constantly pushing their development towards new energy vehicles. The model we tested today is the first pure electric SUV-VE-1 launched by GAC Honda. Let's see how strong it is.
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VE-1 with a sense of design overall appearance design is very mature. In addition to feeling the design of the Honda model, the overall round and dynamic body also retains a large number of design elements on the concept car EV Concept, which has a certain sporty atmosphere. The crystal diamond headlights on both sides of
are more exquisite in shape, and VE-1 adds a unique blue element inside the headlights to highlight the positioning of its new energy vehicle model. The overall headlight group has a very good effect after lighting up, and it complements the matrix LED daytime running lights arranged vertically at the upper and lower levels.
has a hidden dual charging port designed under the car logo, so the front of the car will not look too abrupt when not in use. The charging port design on the front of the car is more convenient for novices to drive and is in line with China's national conditions. In terms of charging time, the fast charging interface can be charged from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes, which is acceptable for our daily use. At the same time, there is another detail worthy of praise. The VE-1 has designed a lighting lamp above the charging port, so that it can be easily operated at night when the light is not particularly good. This just reflects that GAC Honda looks at the problem from the perspective of consumers.
VE-1 vehicle is positioned as a small SUV, with length, width and height of 4308mm/1824mm/1625mm respectively. The overall side lines are very smooth, and the double waistline design adopted at the door not only makes the body fuller, but also has a sense of power. The body color can be selected for the two-color body design, which will cater to the personality of today's young people.
new car also comes with a welcome pedal. I personally think that it is more convenient for us to get on and off the car than just saying it is more convenient for us to get on and off. It is better to say that it can enhance the product positioning of VE-1 as an SUV model and increase a certain visual off-road effect. The rear design of
VE-1 is relatively full and also has a sense of layering. A small spoiler is designed at the top to optimize certain aerodynamics. The LED combination taillights in the middle are designed with transparent lampshades and blue elements are added, which enhances the visual and technological sense. The taillights on both sides are connected by trim strips across the middle, which echoes the design of the front face and has a strong consistency.
The mature and complete interior
Enter the car, and we can see that the overall interior design of VE-1 has a high degree of integrity. The central control tends to be designed on the driver's side, making it easier to drive. At the same time, a number of blue decorative panels and blue stitching designs have been added, confirming the positioning of its new energy vehicle model.
This central control system also integrates functional configurations such as the car version of Gaode Navigation, Baidu CarLife and voice control system, which can realize the interconnection between mobile phones and car machines, which is more in line with the needs of young consumers. In addition, this central control large screen can also display vehicle information in real time, such as the remaining power and range, and can search for nearby charging pile locations with one click, which is crucial for a pure electric vehicle.
In terms of workmanship and materials, VE-1 is more generous overall. For example, the air conditioner air outlet area and door panel are wrapped with soft materials, which feels more delicate and has a certain texture. Moreover, the long-shaped air outlet in front of the co-pilot is not only unique in style, but also a cooling tool for us who are in summer.
In terms of configuration, the models we took are still rich in real photos, such as keyless entry and start, reversing images, panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioning, etc., which are fully met for daily household needs.
electric SUV can also have a sporty feel
power system, VE-1 is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 120kW and a peak torque of 280N·m. Although it is not particularly eye-catching in terms of power parameters, it is still enough for promoting a small SUV model.
What impressed me most when driving this car is its sports sports mode. In this mode, the power of the whole vehicle responds very quickly. Even if you just step on a little bit, the vehicle can immediately give you corresponding feedback, which makes me feel that an electric SUV model can also have a sporty feeling.
Another thing that left a deep impression on me was the B-speed kinetic energy recovery mode. When you drive in this gear, it does not bring you a strong sense of jerk, like some brands of models. On the contrary, when it recycles kinetic energy, it brings almost the same effect as the engine braking of an ordinary fuel vehicle, and will not bring you a very abrupt braking. If you are in a city like Shenzhen where new energy vehicle registration is convenient, you have a fuel vehicle and a pure electric vehicle at home, and you can get started directly without adapting when changing cars.
However, one thing to note is that its brake pedal will have a more obvious kinetic energy recovery effect in the initial stage, so when you only press the brake pedal a little bit, the vehicle will have a more obvious braking effect. Therefore, when driving this car for the first time, if the brakes are not well controlled, it is easy to "node". The overall steering feel of
VE-1 still maintains the style of GAC Honda's fuel small SUV, which is an easy-to-drive type. In terms of chassis, it adopts a front McPherson and rear torsion beam structure, which is a mainstream configuration in the same price range. However, since the battery pack is located at the bottom of the vehicle, it has a certain sense of heaviness when passing through the potholes, which can give people good confidence when changing lanes at high speed.
In terms of battery pack VE-1 uses a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 53.6kWh, and the officially announced comprehensive operating range is 401km. If your main driving route is daily commuting in the city, then it is not difficult to achieve "one charge per week" with such a range.
WOW STATION light experience
WOW STATION is an APP software launched by GAC Honda. The software is still under development. We are using the trial version. According to the official introduction, it will be fully developed in the future. This APP can understand the car owner's car usage habits, life needs and personal preferences during use, and provides relevant interconnection experiences for car owners. One of the highlights of
is the points mall service. Through a series of car usage actions such as charging, mileage or maintenance of our daily vehicle, different points values can be accumulated. These points can be redeemed for fine car products, gourmet snacks or exquisite drinks, etc. In the future, it will cooperate with various types of foreign merchants to provide more comprehensive products and services.
. In the car use section in the APP, we can view the vehicle's range, charging status and other vehicle-related information in real time through WOW STATION. And when the vehicle is not lit up or even damaged, you can find nearby charging piles or road rescue with one click. At the same time, in terms of car maintenance, we can support after-sales vehicle maintenance appointments, saving consumers' time and cost.
Summary
VE-1 As the first pure electric SUV model launched by GAC Honda, the overall quality is relatively balanced with a fashionable and dynamic appearance design, a technological interior atmosphere and excellent spatial performance. At the same time, the quality control also meets GAC Honda's high specification standards. More importantly, the practical performance of GAC Honda VE-1 is not bad, which is its major advantage. I believe it can attract many potential consumers.
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