Is it inconvenient to take a taxi during the Spring Festival? Don't miss these three electric vehicles that can be purchased with only the year-end bonus

It's the Spring Festival holiday again. Although everyone still has to stay at home for the Spring Festival this year, many people will inevitably need to go out to buy some New Year's goods.

So if public transportation is suspended during the Spring Festival and taxis are inconvenient, will our travel really be hindered? In fact, with the development of new energy vehicles, at this stage we only need to take out our year-end bonus and spend tens of thousands of yuan to buy a good car for transportation.

Wuling Hongguang MINIEV: “The people’s car”

Price: 2020 Yuexiang model 38,800 yuan

NEDC range: 170km

When it comes to cheap and trendy commuter vehicles, Wuling Hongguang MINI EV cannot be ignored. Although it was only launched in mid-2020, it sold 120,000 units in half a year. This shows the market's pursuit of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV.

In terms of configuration, Wuling Hongguang MINIEV is equipped with a 20kW (27Ps) drive motor with a peak torque of 85N·m. The battery capacity of the 2020 Yuexiang model is 13.9kWh, and the NEDC range can reach up to 170km.

Although this figure is not particularly impressive in the entire new energy vehicle market, considering that the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV is designed for short-distance travel, grocery shopping, and commuting, there will not be much discomfort when using it in this scenario.

However, it is worth noting that although the Yuexiang model is the top configuration of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, neither the driver nor the front passenger is equipped with airbags. For users who need to drive at high speeds, this safety defect of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV cannot be ignored.

Changan Benben E-Star: Low price and long battery life

Price: 2021 National Edition Xinyue Edition 39,800 yuan

MIIT battery life: 301km

From the price, it can be seen that Changan Benben E-Star is targeting the same low-speed commuter vehicle track as Wuling Hongguang MINIEV.

In terms of configuration, the Changan Benben E-Star Xinyue Edition is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous drive motor with a maximum power of 55kW and a peak torque of 170N·m. There are two versions of the battery pack, the lithium iron phosphate version has a battery capacity of 31.18kWh, and the ternary lithium battery version has a battery capacity of 32.2 kWh, and the NEDC range is 301km.

Unfortunately, like the Hongguang MINI EV, even the high-end version of the Changan Benben E-Star is not equipped with driver and passenger airbags. From this point of view, these two products have indeed pushed costs to the extreme.

Although Changan Benben E-Star and Hongguang MINI EV are positioned in the same track, it is worth noting that there is also a significant difference between Changan Benben E-Star and Hongguang MINI EV - battery life. In comparison, the battery life of Changan Benben E-Star of the same level is about 82% higher than that of Hongguang MINI EV.

Therefore, if you need a vehicle for long-distance driving, you should focus on the Changan Benben E-Star.

Chery eQ1 Ant Tide Edition: Spend more money to buy safety and experience

Price: Ant Tide Edition 66,800 yuan

NEDC range: 301km

I believe that seeing the range and price of Chery eQ1, everyone will have questions - since the range is only 301km, why don’t I buy Changan Benben E-Star?

In fact, the reason why the Chery eQ1 Ant Tide Edition is more expensive is mainly because it targets the shortcomings of Changan Benben E-Star and Hongguang MINI EV - safety and experience.

For example, the Chery eQ1, in addition to the standard driver and passenger airbags, also has a 10-inch LCD central control screen that can not only display the reversing image but also be used for navigation. This also caters to the general trend of automobile intelligence.

In terms of configuration, the Chery eQ1 Ant Tide Edition is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with an output power of 30kW (41Ps) and a maximum torque of 120N·m, and has a ternary lithium battery with a power capacity of 35kWh.

Although it is only about 20,000 yuan higher, the Chery eQ1 Yichao Edition makes up for the fatal flaws in the safety of entry-level vehicles and has a certain degree of intelligent interaction. Therefore, this product is more suitable for consumers with sufficient budgets.

In short, if you just need to buy a shopping car or a commuter car, then Hongguang MINI EV and Benben E-Star can meet most people's needs. However, both products also have the disadvantage of poor safety. Therefore, if you are sensitive to this aspect and have a more adequate budget, you may consider Chery eQ1.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.