Do not want to endure the range anxiety of pure electric models, but also want to get enough low daily car costs, at this stage plug-in models can be said to be a more practical choice, especially in the last two years the use of new technology plug-in models in the battery pack loss of power can also get a relatively excellent fuel economy, welcomed by consumers.
Today, I recommend four compact plug-in SUVs from Chinese brands, they are not only relatively generous prices, but also have relatively excellent performance in space, configuration, etc., worth considering.
BYD Song PLUS DM-i
As BYD's first SUV equipped with DM-i technology, SongPLUS DM-i has been well received by consumers since its launch, and from the Know Your Car sales ranking, SongPLUS DM-i is the best-selling SUV in China in 2022, and also the best-selling passenger car in December.
The current official guide price range of SongPLUS DM-i is 154,800-2188,000 yuan, which is basically in the same price range as other joint venture brand fuel SUVs in the same class, with a length, width and height of 4705/1890/1670 (1680) mm and a wheelbase of 2765 mm.
The two-wheel drive version is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 81kW and a peak torque of 135N-m. The battery pack capacity is 8.3kWh and 18.3kWh respectively, and the corresponding fuel consumption is 4.4L/100km and 4.5L/100km respectively, and the 100km acceleration time is 8.5 seconds and 7.9 seconds respectively.
The 4WD version is equipped with a 4WD system consisting of a 1.5T engine and dual front and rear motors, with a maximum engine power of 102kW and a peak torque of 231N-m; dual front and rear motors with a combined maximum power of 265kW and a peak torque of 596N-m, matched with the same E-CVT transmission, with a 100km acceleration time of 5.9 seconds and a power loss fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km.
The ability to take the top spot is the biggest affirmation of the Song PLUS DM-i. The fuel economy of this plug-in hybrid system has been recognized by the market, and the space and configuration have reached the level of this class of models.
Of course, the shortcomings of the Song PLUS DM-i are also relatively obvious, the suspension tuning is relatively soft, when walking on bad roads does have a certain degree of comfort, but in the city road driving seems a little lack of support, if the subsequent model can be upgraded to the suspension, it will undoubtedly be more worth buying.
Haval H6 DHT-PHEV
Before the emergence of the Song PLUS DM-i, the Haval H6 had been the most popular SUV in China, but in the new energy era, sales inevitably declined, giving way to the Song PLUS DM-i at the top of the list.
The good news is that the H6 is now also available in a plug-in version with Great Wall's DHT-PHEV technology, currently available in three configurations, with an official guide price range of 159,800-173,800 yuan, pricing and the Song PLUS DM-i 2WD version is basically in the same range.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the H6 plug-in version are 4683/1866/1730mm, with a wheelbase of 2738mm.
Power, Haval H6 plug-in is equipped with a plug-in system consisting of 1.5T engine and electric motor, of which the engine maximum power 113kW, peak torque 233N-m; electric motor maximum power 130kW, peak torque 300N-m; system integrated maximum power 240kW, peak torque 530N-m, matched with a 2-speed DHT gearbox, 100 km acceleration time The battery pack has a capacity of 9.4kWh and 19.94kWh, and the corresponding NEDC range is 55km and 110km respectively, with a fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km.
The highlight of the H6 plug-in version is the configuration, including panoramic video, L2 level assisted driving features are standard across the system, the middle and low models have some advantages over the Song PLUS DM-i, and the performance in terms of space is not inferior.
The drawback is that the listing time is relatively late, the fuel economy and stability performance of this system has not yet been recognized by the market, if after a period of time withstood the test, I believe that the sales of Haval H6 plug-in version will have a significant improvement.
Changan OSHAN Z6 iDD
BYD has DM-i, Great Wall has DHT-PHEV, Changan also came up with the iDD system to respond to the new energy era user demand for low-energy plug-in hybrid models, of which the OSHAN Z6 iDD is a more representative product.
At present, OSHAN Z6 iDD is available in three configurations, with an official guide price range of 155,800 yuan - 175,800 yuan, a pricing range relatively similar to the above two models.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the OSHAN Z6 iDD are 4699/1890/1680mm, with a wheelbase of 2795mm.
In terms of power, OSHAN Z6 iDD is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T engine and electric motor, of which the maximum power of the engine is 122kW and peak torque 255N-m; the maximum power of the electric motor is 110kW and peak torque 330N-m, matched with a 6-speed three-clutch electric drive transmission, with a 100km acceleration time of 7.4 seconds; the capacity of the battery pack is 28.4kWh. The battery pack has a capacity of 28.4kWh, and the NEDC range is 150km, with a fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km.
The OSHAN Z6 iDD is not inferior to the other two models in terms of configuration and space, and has a larger battery pack capacity, bringing a longer pure electric range, which is more generous from this aspect alone.
Of course, the problem with the OSHAN Z6 iDD is that the hybrid system has not yet been recognized by the market, so the performance in terms of actual sales has not yet taken off; of course, with the passage of time, if the stability of the system is not a problem, the later sales performance should also be relatively outstanding, relatively speaking, more suitable for users with high requirements for pure electric range to choose.
Conclusion
Overall, the above three models have a relatively strong product performance, in terms of space, configuration and power performance have reached the price level of the model should have, and the loss of electricity fuel economy performance is also relatively good, worth considering.
