The reason for writing this article is that there is a civil servant friend who wants to buy a pure electric car, and his needs are very clear, first of all, he must have family practicality;Secondly, because I often have to go to the countryside for business, I also have hard requirements for the endurance of the vehicle.
At present, there is a hesitation between the Hongqi e-QM5 620KM PLUS version and the BYD Qin PLUS EV 610KM pilot diamond model, and I need to give some reference opinions on how to buy a car. According to his requirements, four key points can be summarized: comfort, safety, energy saving, and stability. With these four key points, there will be no problems whether it is for home or public use.
So who is more suitable for Hongqi E-QM5 or BYD Qin PLUS EV?Then we will conduct a comparative analysis of the two cars from the above four aspects.
Comfort Comparison:
Passenger space is one of the core factors that determine comfort. From the perspective of body size, Hongqi E-QM5 is positioned as a B-class high-end pure electric sedan, with a body size of 5040x1910x1569mm and a wheelbase of 2990mm. The BYD Qin PLUS EV is positioned as a compact sedan, with a body size of 4765x1837x1515mm and a wheelbase of 2718mm.
The difference in wheelbase between the two cars of 272mm is also directly reflected in the riding space in the car, Hongqi E-QM5 can easily ride for 5 adults, with wide and thick front and rear seats, suitable for single or multiple people to often go to the countryside to ride.
In contrast, the interior space of the BYD Qin PLUS EV is relatively narrow, and the daily commuting is sufficient, but the scope of application is relatively narrow. In terms of other comfort features, the two cars are very similar and basically in the same dimension.
Security Comparison:
As public officials, they attach great importance to the safety of their vehicles, on the one hand, to protect their families, and on the other hand, to avoid accidents on the way to the countryside that affect their work.
In terms of body structure safety, Hongqi E-QM5 adopts a high-strength cage body, and hot-stamping steel and high-strength steel are used in the core and key parts, and the torsional rigidity of the body reaches 42800Nm °, and the torsional rigidity of the body of the BYD Qin PLUS EV is 40000 Nm °.
In terms of battery safety, Hongqi E-QM5 adopts a self-developed honeycomb all-aluminum super structure, and the bottom of the car is made of high-strength steel materials, which has strong resistance to extrusion, collision, drop and fire resistance. As BYD's entry-level sedan, the Qin Plus EV is not equipped with CTB body-battery integration technology, but its blade battery is also excellent in terms of structure and protective measures. In contrast, they don't have to worry about the safety of their batteries.
Power and range:
In terms of power, the Hongqi E-QM5 620KM Plus version has a maximum power of 190 hp and a peak torque of 320 NmThe BYD Qin PLUS EV 610km Pilot Diamond has a maximum power of 204 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. The power reserve of both cars is comparable.
In terms of range, the Hongqi E-QM5 620km Plus has a range of 620km and a power consumption of 13 per 100km2kwh；The BYD Qin PLUS EV 610km Pilot Diamond has a range of 610km and a power consumption of 12 per 100km5kwh。
The difference between the energy consumption and battery life of the two cars on the books is not large, but it should be noted here that the body of Hongqi E-QM5 is larger and heavier, and it can also reach the energy consumption level of a compact pure electric car, indicating that its battery management system is also more advanced.
This is particularly important for civil servants who often go to the countryside, because the rural environment itself is inconvenient to charge, and the process of going to the countryside often needs to run several towns a day.
Later car guarantee:
Buying a car is not a one-time deal, the advantages of the vehicle itself are important, but the later brand service is actually more critical, which determines whether users can often use and be happy. At present, BYD has given the first owner of the three electric lifetime warranty service, but there are 8 major regulations, of which the annual mileage shall not exceed 30,000 kilometers, which basically makes the owners who often go to the countryside for business lose the qualification for lifetime warranty.
Hongqi has launched a lifetime free rescue, lifetime free pick-up and delivery of the car, lifetime free warranty and lifetime free maintenance after-sales service for the E-QM5 individual users to purchase the Happy Edition and PLUS version of the model, which can allow car owners to run around with confidence, the first is not worried about losing their rights, and the second is not worried about throwing it halfway. The free maintenance service also reduces the financial burden even further. In addition to these more common services, Hongqi will also set up supply stations in high-speed service areas and urban core areas during holidays to provide maintenance, overhaul and other services to car owners, and provide more protection in long-distance travel.
Conclusion:If you need a fuel-efficient car, I think BYD Qin PLUS DM-i is worth recommending, but with a budget of about 150,000 to choose a pure electric car, Hongqi E-QM5 is more recommended, in response to the needs of friends, we used BYD Qin PLUS EV for comparison, in fact, in the face of other brands of pure electric cars of the same level, Hongqi E-QM5 has a number of leapfrog qualities, so whether it is a family or official car, it is right to close your eyes and choose it.