Electric Technology Car News: Chery's new version of EQ is released. How can new energy vehicles that rely on subsidies to attract users gain a foothold?

A few years ago, Chery QQ was everywhere on the streets, fulfilling the car-buying dreams of countless families and establishing Chery's position in the domestic micro-car market. Now QQ has been replaced by EQ but its appearance is still as lovable as before.

Recently, the 2017 Chery eQ electric car was officially launched, with an official guide price range of 169,900-171,900 yuan. At first glance, the price is very expensive, but according to the current new energy vehicle purchase policy, after enjoying national subsidies, local subsidies and manufacturer subsidies, the terminal price of this car is 69,800-71,800 yuan, which immediately makes the price attractive. Moreover, new energy models are great for car owners who have been unable to get a license plate for a long time.

In terms of appearance, Chery EQ maintains the cute and fashionable overall shape of the new QQ. The front face is still a lovable smiley face. The EQ headlights adopt an oval design, the turn signals are on the side of the body, and the Q-shaped door handles on the rear doors are very interesting and convenient to use. The rear part of the car has not changed much, and the glass-designed trunk opening door and the big-eye taillights are still cute.

Let's talk about the interior. Regardless of the price, a large screen is now standard for all models. The 2017 version of EQ has also upgraded to a central control screen. Although the resolution and UI look like domestic mobile phones from a few years ago, it is still very convenient to operate. The new EQ retains the rotary shifter, and the blue color also symbolizes the positioning of this new energy vehicle. The blue decoration of the center console and air-conditioning outlet reflects the environmental protection atmosphere while also having a lively and fashionable feel. The three-spoke steering wheel has a good shape, but don't expect multi-functions at this price.

In general, there are basically no major changes in the appearance and interior of Chery EQ. Only the configuration has been adjusted. The entire series has added daytime running lights, seat belt reminders, reversing images, color central control screens (supporting GPS, Bluetooth phones), leather seats, etc.

In terms of body size, the new Chery EQ is 3564/1620/1527mm in length, width and height respectively, and the wheelbase is 2340mm. Therefore, in terms of space, the EQ is relatively good among cars of the same level. Passengers in the front and rear rows will not feel too crowded, which is not easy for a mini car. However, the storage space in the car is a bit small. In addition, the glass trunk design also makes the space very small, and you dare not use too much force when opening and closing it.

In terms of power system, the new car is still equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum output power of 41.8kW and a peak torque of 150 Nm. In terms of battery, the capacity of the ternary lithium battery equipped in the new Chery eQ has been increased to 23.6kWh, and the maximum cruising range has been increased to 200 kilometers. The eQ can be charged on a household 220V power supply, and it can be fully charged in 8-10 hours. It takes 0.75 hours to charge to 80% in fast charging mode.

91che (Official Account: 91che) believes that, in general, the new EQ is not very competitive as domestic models are becoming cheaper and cheaper. In addition, as a new energy model, the 23.6kWh ternary lithium battery performs quite well, and the 200km range can only guarantee its use in urban areas, and the problem of charging piles is still difficult to solve. However, the temptation of new energy is also very great, especially in cities such as Beijing where license plates need to be drawn. New energy models mean that annoying license plates can be avoided, and the new energy model priced at only 60,000 yuan is still very suitable for urban use.

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