It is 222,700 more expensive than the Volkswagen ID.6 X and has a range of 10 kilometers less, so why the WEIO ES8 is more popular
In the existing fuel vehicle market, Volkswagen has an absolute "right to speak" in the medium and large SUV market, with the brand's appeal and outstanding product power, Volkswagen Lanjing and Tuang have opened up an exclusive "territory" for it, and the sales of the two models in February have reached 5704 units, far exceeding cadillac XT6, Buick Encore Flag, Ford Explorer, Hongqi HS7 and other fuel competitors of the same level. It can be seen that in the traditional fuel market, the credibility of the Volkswagen brand is higher.
However, after switching to the new energy vehicle market, the Volkswagen brand was surpassed by the new forces of Chinese car manufacturing, the ideal ONE to maintain the posture of medium and large SUV sales for 9 consecutive months proud of the same level, Niolai ES8 as a pure new energy model, not only the starting price is higher than the same level of Volkswagen ID.6 X nearly 220,000 yuan, and the mileage of the entry model is 10 kilometers less, but its February sales reached 1084 vehicles, which is 507 more than the monthly sales of Volkswagen ID.6 X in the same period. Is it true that Volkswagen ID has lost its credibility in the domestic new energy vehicle market due to its late "entry"? Or is it that weilai ES8 really has "superiority"?
First from the appearance part, Weilai ES8 as a new energy SUV "veteran" listed in 2017, its overall shape is still distinctive today, the front of the car posture is tall and sharp, the body line is full and easy-going, the tail shape is simple and atmospheric, and then look at the Volkswagen ID.6 X, the two design styles are close, it can be seen that the design language of Weilai ES8 has insight into the market law as early as 5 years ago. Specifically, the Weilai ES8 integrates the current popular "squinting" LED day running lights, "X" wide body, split LED headlights, turbofan low wind resistance wheel shape, suspension roof, hidden door handles, diffuser decoration, blackened LED taillights and other design elements, the visual effect is calm and atmospheric.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the NIO ES8 are: 5022/1962/1756mm, the wheelbase is 3010mm, as a comparison, the Volkswagen ID.6 X has a length, width and height of 4876/1848/1680mm, and a wheelbase of 2965mm. In contrast, it is obvious that the size of the WEILAI ES8 is fully dominant, whether it is visual experience or actual space, it is more advantageous, and it is a medium and large SUV that can really give consumers visual pressure.
In addition, in terms of seat comfort configuration, NIO ES8 has a small advantage, the same is low-end, NIO ES8 all vehicles use leather seats, providing front seat electric adjustment / heating / leg rest function, while volkswagen ID.6 X uses imitation leather seats, the ride texture is relatively poor, providing front seat electric adjustment, although the front seats do not have leg rests and heating functions, but the second row of seats are equipped with heating functions, which can provide a relatively comfortable riding environment for rear passengers, which is not possible for low-mate Weilai ES8.
In terms of functional configuration, WEIO ES8 low-end models lack L2 driver assistance system, safety tires, steering wheel heating function, CarPlay/CarLife vehicle-machine interconnection, 9-speaker audio, adaptive far and near light, headlights follow-up steering, headlight rain and fog mode, etc., but add 360-degree panoramic image, air suspension, variable steering ratio, active closed grille, hidden door handles, 9.8-inch LCD instruments, electric induction tailgates, etc., but add 360-degree panoramic images, air suspension, variable steering ratio, active closed grille, hidden door handles, 9.8-inch LCD instruments, electric induction tailgates, NFC key, built-in driving recorder, mobile phone wireless charging, front seat leg rest/memory, steering assist light, front fog light, 10-color atmosphere light, rear privacy glass, rear independent air conditioner, negative ion generator and other configurations. Overall, the configuration of The low-end models of Weilai ES8 is generally rich, but there are many "hardcore" configurations and a stronger sense of high-end.
In terms of power and endurance, WEILAI ES8 is equipped with an electric four-wheel drive system, using a front and rear dual motor layout, the maximum power of the system can reach 544 horsepower, the peak torque is 725 Nm, the power performance is very strong, the acceleration experience is not even losing the high-end performance car, the official zero hundred acceleration time is only 4.9 seconds, with volkswagen ID.6 X incomparable power experience. In addition, although the endurance of the LOW-end model of Weilai ES8 is only 450 kilometers, it adopts the dual-core solution of lithium iron phosphate + ternary lithium battery, and the battery capacity reaches 75kWh, which is more weighty than the 63.2kWh ternary lithium battery of Volkswagen ID.6 X, which is to have a strong power performance and make a certain compromise in terms of endurance. It is worth mentioning that the NIO ES8 low-end also has a big difference in the chassis, using a front double wishbone rear multi-link independent suspension, chassis tuning and configuration is more inclined to the luxury level, and the Volkswagen ID.6 X has an essential difference in driving texture.
epilogue
In 2022, it is no longer possible to look at the new forces of Chinese car manufacturing with the eyes of the past. Thanks to the "first force" advantage of China's new car-making forces in the field of new energy technology, the core power technology has more advantages than the traditional joint venture brand in the field of new energy vehicles, the intelligent technology is more perfect, and there is also a relatively mature new energy after-sales service system, from product service concept to value experience, which exceeds the previous joint venture automobile brand. In the face of the existing new energy vehicle market pattern, traditional joint venture car brands want to innovate the market situation, and only by retaking the road of "domestic" cost performance can they have a glimmer of vitality.