It is easy to see that with the increasing penetration of electrification in the automotive market, more and
more consumers are looking to purchase an electric vehicle.
With a wide range of brands and products available in the new energy market, many consumers are
feeling a little overwhelmed.
So the question is, if you want to buy an electric car, how should you choose?
Today, I’ve summarised 10 things to look out for before buying an electric car, so that you don’t take a wrong turn.
1: Powerfulness
When choosing a car, the primary concern for many people is power, which covers the torque as well as the power of the car motor.
As a rule, we mainly look at the car’s top speed and acceleration time.
When starting out on a daily basis, the pure electric drive is also more likely to give us a sense of
acceleration and the power experience is often superior to that of a fuel car.
2: Range
Apart from power, range is also a key concern.
In the past two years, the range of pure electric vehicles has improved significantly due to the innovations
and upgrades made by car manufacturers.
As different consumers have different needs for range, when choosing a car, we still need to choose
according to our own needs, from the perspective of daily commuting, a pure electric range of more than
300km is basically enough.
If you need to travel long distances, you can also consider a higher range. 500km or so will basically meet
your needs, but of course, 600km, 700km and even 1000km range models are now available on the
market.
3: Economy
As we all know, pure electric vehicles are electrically powered, so the cost of using them is lower than
traditional fuel vehicles.
The energy economy of a pure electric car can usually be evaluated by looking at the car’s 100km
electricity consumption, which is how many kilometers electric car spends driving a hundred kilometers.
Choosing a model with a low level of electricity consumption will also result in lower costs for everyday use.
4: Charging performance
When it comes to electricity consumption over a hundred kilometers, you can’t forget about the charging
performance of the vehicle.
The types of charging we are familiar with for pure electric vehicles include fast charging and slow
charging.
Generally speaking, a battery pack can be charged from 30% to 80% in about half an hour.
If the battery pack takes too long to charge, it will be a less than ‘fantastic’ experience, after all, the ‘time
cost’ is another cost.
5: Technical standards
In addition to the performance indicators of pure electric vehicles, the technical standard of the “three
electrics” should also not be ignored.
The core of a pure electric car is the “three electric” technology, which refers to the electric motor, electric
control and battery system.
When choosing a car, the “three electric” information not only reflects the technical level of the pure
electric vehicle, but also directly affects the handling and comfort of driving.
6: Safety
When it comes to the safety of electric vehicles, I believe that the first thing many people think of is fires
in new energy vehicles.
In fact, most fires are caused by the failure of the three electrical systems, which is one of the reasons why
we have just mentioned the need to pay attention to the technical standard of the “three electricals”.
In the case of pure electric vehicles, safety is guaranteed by the whole process of design, manufacture and
use.
Today, there are more and more car companies that have rigorous designs and tests for extreme
conditions in the safety design of pure electric vehicles, and these are also aspects we can look out for
when choosing a car.
7: Convenience
When choosing a car, apart from the vehicle itself, we also need to pay attention to the convenience of use.
For many older neighborhoods, charging posts are particularly difficult to install, and many owners of
pure electric vehicles in core urban areas are currently forced to rely on public charging posts.
However, as one of the priorities of the new infrastructure is the full roll-out of fast-charging piles, I
believe that in the future, charging convenience will not be a major concern.
8: Brand reputation
Of course, choosing a car is also about choosing a brand.
With more and more new car manufacturers joining the market, there is a wide range of brands of pure
electric cars.
So don’t forget to compare brands and reputations when choosing a car.
If you are afraid of making a mistake, you can try to choose a big brand with a relatively good reputation,
so that the quality is also more guaranteed.
9: Technology attributes
For young consumers, another major attraction of new energy vehicles is their more advantageous
technological attributes.
From the interior central screen and LCD instruments, to the car’s computer system, to the vehicle’s ADAS
advanced driving assistance systems, such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning
(FCW), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic
Parking System (APS), etc., all concern the vehicle’s ability to bring us the overall experience of using the
vehicle.
10: Maintenance costs
Although it is not a fuel car, the cost of maintenance should not be forgotten for pure electric vehicles.
The cost of the three electric systems accounts for half or more of the vehicle, and it is not a small amount
of money to replace and repair the relevant parts, especially the power battery, once the warranty period
is over.
So, when we buy a car, we also need to pay attention to the vehicle’s three electric system warranty time
and kilometers.
Nowadays, many car companies have even launched a lifetime warranty policy for the three electric
systems, which can also save consumers a fortune.
As long as the ten important indicators are mastered, the choice of pure electric cars can be made easy!
As long as the actual needs of the car, more comparison brand reputation, vehicle performance, brand
after-sales service and other aspects, in the purchase of the car before homework is done, I believe that
you can also have a pleasant experience brought by pure electric cars.