Newest Chinese Electric Cars That Will Leave You Surprised!
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00:00Xpeng P7 The P7 from Xpeng offers 706 km of range.
00:08The P7 electric is based on a platform developed by Xpeng Motors called SEPA, which stands
00:14for Smart Electric Platform Architecture.
00:17The P7 comes in three variants.
00:20Two variants come with rear-wheel drive and both have a 196 kW electric motor on the rear
00:25axle.
00:27Their difference lies in their batteries.
00:30A long-range model has a 70.8 kWh battery, while the super long-range model comes with
00:36an 80 kWh energy content and offers the aforementioned 706 km range.
00:43The all-wheel drive model comes with a 120 kW motor on the front axle, reducing the
00:48acceleration time to 100 kmph from 0 and 6.7 to 4.3 seconds.
00:55The range of the four-wheel drive model is estimated to be around 600 km.
01:00It also comes with autonomous driving functions according to Level 3.
01:04This drive assistant, called Xpilot, is based on NVIDIA's Drive Xavier.
01:10The P7 comes fitted with numerous cameras and new types of millimeter-wave radar sensors.
01:17According to Xpeng, it can also detect objects at a distance of 200 meters and should have
01:21market-leading accuracy.
01:24These all work together to power the autonomous driving system.
01:28It sports a black glass roof, frameless windows, retracting door handles, exterior-mounted
01:34surround-vision cameras, and other touches that look a lot like Tesla's Model 3.
01:40The interior is clean and modern, with a central touchscreen and instrument panel screen behind
01:45the steering wheel.
01:47Controls are mainly on the steering wheel or via touchscreen.
01:51Zeker 001
01:54The Zeker 001 was first introduced in March 2021 when Geely revealed that it was launching
02:00a new electric luxury vehicle brand.
02:03The Zeker company has unveiled its debut model, a sleek hot hatch known simply as the 001.
02:10When the Zeker 001 was shown as a concept in December, it was labeled as a Link & Co.
02:16So we are pretty sure that Zeker will be an electric sister brand to Link & Co., similar
02:21to the link between other Geely companies Volvo and Polestar.
02:25The 001 is the globe's foremost large-scale electric shooting brake, intending to put
02:31a stop to the age of drab eaves.
02:33It has a daring front fascia claw-like headlamp, distinctive full-width LED taillights, and
02:39a Porsche Panamera silhouette based on specialized C electric platform with modular architecture.
02:46Several engine choices will be available for the vehicle.
02:49The top-of-the-line dual-motor all-wheel drive produces 536 horsepower and 516 pound-feet
02:55of torque.
02:56It is combined with a 100-kilowatt-hour battery with an 800-volt design, is well capable of
03:02claiming a range of 308 miles, and can be recharged at 360 kilowatts.
03:08The cabin has an extensive central screen entertainment system, a digital dashboard,
03:13leather upholstery, and a load capacity of nearly 2,000 liters.
03:18The Zeker will be available for purchase in China this autumn.
03:22BYD EA1 BYD's future generation of smart electric
03:28cars will be built on the new 3.0 foundation, and this electro-hatchback is a pioneer of
03:33that generation.
03:35The BYD EA1 was created to standardize its most recent achievements by making it more
03:40robust, lighter, smaller, and more energy-efficient.
03:45It has previously been seen in China, sans camouflage on public highways, and is expected
03:51to hit the Australian market in 2022 under Dolphin.
03:55The EA1 adopts the new logo and regular bodywork language of the company.
04:00The new foundations provide the EA1 a conventional 800-volt battery system that, according to
04:05the company, can charge the batteries for over 80 miles in only 5 minutes.
04:10BYD promises that its system can travel about 500 miles on pure electricity, but we estimate
04:16only 220 miles on a single charge in this cheap hatchback.
04:20It will cost potential buyers about $23,200 to purchase the BYD EA1.
04:29Aiways U5 The U5's permanent magnet-synchronous electric
04:34motor, developed in-house by Aiways, is a vital engine that unleashes remarkable performance.
04:40It produces 310 Nm of maximum torque to provide dynamic responsiveness with maximum economy
04:45and zero emissions.
04:47The Aiways U5 battery pack is installed in a sandwich construction and consists of 24
04:53high-energy density modules.
04:55The modules are provided by the well-known provider CATL, while the battery and battery
05:00electronics were created in-house.
05:02The unique battery pack has a capacity of 63 kWh.
05:07It drives the engine with 150 kW and 310 Nm, allowing for a range of 410 km and 400 km
05:15for the premium model.
05:16Due to the excellent charge efficiency, charging from 20% to 80% takes just 35 minutes.
05:23The U5 battery pack, unlike other vehicle battery packs, has a unique sandwich construction.
05:29Efficient cooling and preheating improve the battery efficiency, allowing for higher capacity
05:33and therefore a more extended range.
05:36You also get the advantage of a lengthy service life.
05:40Even after 8 years, the battery pack still provides at least 80% of its original capacity.
05:45The U5 has a starting price of $28,000.
05:51Xpeng P5 The Xpeng P5 is the world's first production
05:56automobile with an in-built LiDAR sensor.
06:00As revealed by Xiaoping Motors, this smart car is the company's smallest vehicle.
06:06In terms of autonomous driving technology, it is also the most advanced production luxury
06:10sedan.
06:12Rather than depending exclusively on cameras, its profile employs a wide range of sensors.
06:18The XPilot 3.5's redesigned architecture includes 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5mm wave radars,
06:2513 high-definition cameras, and one high-precision positioning unit.
06:30It also has two automotive-grade lighters, which can differentiate almost all road users.
06:35The P5's electric vehicle credentials are yet to be certified, but they will because
06:40they are similar to the more significant P7.
06:43They have an 80.9 kWh battery, which is the largest.
06:47The Xpeng P5 will be available in two options, the rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions,
06:53one on each side of the front fascia.
06:55They can differentiate between walkers, bikers, and scooters, as well as static objects and
07:00road-walk areas.
07:02This vehicle can function perfectly during bad weather and in tunnels.
07:06The NGP version that will be released in the P5 is considerably more sophisticated.
07:12According to Xpeng, it will work in urban areas, allowing lane changes, and have automated
07:17speed limits identification and traffic signal information.
07:20However, we don't have all of the pricing information yet, but all speculations show
07:25that the G5 is likely to be less expensive than the P7, which starts at $35,420.
07:35Polestar Precept The Polestar Precept, which has already been
07:38announced as a manufacturing vehicle for the 2023 model year, is the Polestar's first
07:43entry into the big sedan category.
07:45Although its 122-inch wheelbase is comparable to that of a Mercedes S-Class, the Swedes
07:50see this vehicle as a four-seat autonomous grand tour instead of a limo for an executive.
07:56Polestar's smart zone allowing level for self-driving has a large number of smart sensors and lighters
08:00in the front area.
08:02The vehicle is said to have a range of 300 to 390 miles and is designed to be as environmentally
08:07friendly as possible.
08:09Plastic waste on the inside is minimized by 80% due to the use of specifically designed
08:13flex-based composites for the back seats and interior panels.
08:17Upholstery and carpets are constructed of recycled BT bottles, cork, vinyl, and fishing
08:22nuts.
08:23BYD Han BYD spent about 10 years transforming this
08:30Han from its concept to a mass-production luxury car.
08:34It comes carrying BYD's UltraSafe Blade battery, which, according to the company, sets new
08:39standards for EVs worldwide in terms of luxury, performance, and safety.
08:46Han's EV long-range pure electric version has a fantastic range of 605 kilometers based
08:52on the test cycle on a single charge.
08:55The four-wheel drive version has an acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds, making
09:02it China's fastest EV in production.
09:05According to the company, the DM plug-in hybrid model offers 0-100 kmph in 4.7 seconds, making
09:12it the country's fastest hybrid sedan.
09:15The car goes from 0-100 kmph in 3.9 seconds thanks to the world's first MOSFET motor
09:22control module, which fuels the car's record-breaking speed.
09:27For braking, it does 32.8 meters from 100 kmph to a standstill.
09:33The exterior reveals a striking front grille with dragon claw taillights and other features.
09:39The car's interior is furnished with solid wooden panels, high-quality aluminum trims,
09:44Nappa leather seats, and other materials used in other luxury vehicles.
09:49The car comes equipped with other smart features like the NFC mobile phone key function to
09:54unlock the car even if your phone is out of power or battery.
09:59The intelligent features with BYD's DiPilot Intelligent Driving Assistance System include
10:04a wide array of safety features like an adaptive stop-and-go cruise control, a forward collision
10:10warning system, a pedestrian identification, and a protection system, a lane departure
10:15warning system, traffic sign identification, and much more.
10:20Its extended range version will sell at $32,800.
10:25The extended range variant of the premium model will go for $36,500, and the 4WD high-performance
10:32version will be in the $40,000 range.
10:35The PHEV version will sell at about $31,400.
10:40Geely Geometry A The Geometry A is a front-wheel drive sedan
10:47with 120 kW and 250 Nm of torque.
10:51It is claimed to race from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.8 seconds.
10:57It has two Cadill Ternary lithium battery pack options of either 51.9 kWh or 61.9 kWh
11:06respectively.
11:07It provides a claimed range of 410 km and 500 km respectively, based on the NEDC test
11:14cycle.
11:15The automaker says that its vehicles are all equipped with luxury-level L2 Plus Intelligent
11:21Drive.
11:22The exterior combines sleek aerodynamics punctuated with exciting elements like pop-out door handles.
11:29The interior gives plentiful cabin space.
11:32Geely's attention to detail is reflected in laser engraving for trim panels, geometric
11:37patterns, and zero-profile touch controls, with eco-friendly fabric for the seats, which
11:42is EU-certified baby-skin safe.
11:45Geely is also offering what is called the Super-E energy system.
11:50This essentially is an external power outlet that allows a driver to use the Geometry A's
11:55battery to run other things.
11:57The price starts at $31,250 before subsidies in China.
12:03NIO ET7 NIO is another powerful China automaker in
12:08the EV market.
12:10The ET7, an electric sedan, will be offering a solid-state 150 kWh battery by 2022.
12:18NIO as a brand offers impressive 21st century compliant technologies.
12:23The ET7 is no exception, aiming to become a veritable competitor for the Tesla S.
12:29According to NIO, the standard of the ET7's 70 kWh battery offers a range of more than
12:35310 miles.
12:38There is also the option of a 100 kWh battery with up to 435 miles of range.
12:44As noted earlier, a solid-state battery, which won't become available in China until 2022,
12:50will give its users a range of more than 620 miles.
12:54The largest battery in the ET7 would easily beat the longest-range battery in a Tesla,
12:59which comes on the Model S and rings in at 402 EPA-rated miles.
13:04The ET7 spotlights motors at the front and rear axle with a combined output of 643 horsepower
13:10and 627 lb-ft of torque.
13:13It is declared to accelerate to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
13:18The roof gently slopes to meet a slim taillight that runs the vehicle's width.
13:23The interior sports a 12.8-inch infotainment screen and a digital gauge cluster.
13:29The few buttons are far between with a two-spoke steering wheel.
13:33The standard 70 kWh option starts at around $69,000.
13:39Those who will opt in for NIO's battery-as-a-service subscription will get the car for around $58,000.
13:47This service allows drivers to swap their batteries at NIO PowerSwap stations in China
13:52for a fee of around $150 a month.
13:56Other specs that come in the luxury car are an autonomous drive assistant made possible
14:00by 11 8-megapixel cameras and what NIO calls ultra-long-range high-resolution LiDAR, along
14:08with 5 radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors along with other technologies.
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