In the current wave of new energy vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become the new focus of the market. Guangqi Honda Accord e:PHEV, as a representative of this market segment, recently showed an impressive performance in an extreme challenge. This article will dive into the performance and driving experience of this model.
Accord E:PHEV with its 17With a battery capacity of 7kw·h, it drove 195 times in pure electric mode under extreme conditions8km, that's quite an impressive result. The test started from Qinghai Lake at an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and traversed a variety of complex road conditions, including urban congestion, national and provincial highways, and steep slopes, and finally reached the center of Xining. Among them, the Accord e:PHEV driven by the champion group drove 2032km。
It is important to note that the High Power mode was not used in this test. To reduce energy consumption, the team used the map to pre-avoid traffic lights and keep driving at a low speed as much as possible. So, while this is an impressive result, it is not indicative of range performance in everyday driving situations. Under normal driving conditions, the Accord e:PHEV's all-electric range is measured to be 996km, which is more than the officially announced WLTC range of 82km.
The Accord e:PHEV is equipped with 20L plug-in hybrid system. The engine has a maximum power of 109 kW and a maximum torque of 182 Nm, while the electric motor provides a maximum power of 135 kW and a maximum torque of 335 Nm. When there is sufficient power, the vehicle is mainly driven by an electric motor, and when the battery is low, it switches to HEV mode, and the direct engine drive only starts in rare cases.
In all-electric mode, the Accord e:PHEV behaves like an all-electric vehicle, driving smoothly and with plenty of power. The 135kw motor provides good acceleration even at high speeds. However, in terms of driving mode selection, the Accord e:PHEV only offers three modes: automatic, energy-saving and charging, and cannot allow users to freely switch between pure electric and hybrid modes during long-distance driving. In addition, the Accord e:PHEV only supports slow charging, and the charging time is about 35 hours.
The Accord e:PHEV excels in handling and chassis, which has always been Honda's strong point. By placing the battery in the trunk, a more balanced vehicle counterweight is achieved, which, combined with its excellent mechanical qualities, makes it extremely stable at high speeds, even when cornering at high speeds, without pushing the head.
In terms of NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness), the Accord e:PHEV has been significantly improved compared to previous generations, and the interior of the car is exceptionally quiet in pure electric mode. Although there is still room for improvement compared with new energy models in the same class, it is already a big improvement.
There is also one of the advantages of the Accord e:PHEV is its environmental performance. As a plug-in hybrid, it can meet the needs of low-energy driving on a day-to-day basis and switch to hybrid mode on long drives, which is very attractive for consumers who want to go green. In addition, the vehicle's range and battery performance surpassed official data in real-world tests, showing the advanced nature of its battery technology.
Overall, the Accord e:PHEV is an excellent model, especially for its smooth driving experience and premium features such as Honda Sensing. On top of that, it can also be directly greencarded. However, in the highly competitive midsize sedan market, the Accord e:PHEV faces competition from a number of newly launched midsize cars that are equally focused on value for money. Although the Accord e:PHEV has a series of satisfactory features and configurations, its market advantage is gradually being eroded due to the consideration of ** factors.