In the extension of expressways, the traditional concept always makes the oil truck firmly in the hegemonic position, believing that the tram will undoubtedly fail in long-distance driving, and the reason is nothing more than "short range and weak high-speed". However, in 2024, when we really drive at high speeds, we suddenly realize that the core difference between the competition between electric cars and gasoline vehicles is not a simple range of time, but a comprehensive innovation related to the car experience.
Endurance Battle:
Once upon a time, tram endurance was the Achilles heel on the highway, but this is no longer the case. Today, whether it is a hybrid, a range extender, or a pure electric vehicle, their range has long been not to be underestimated. Even with an all-electric model, it is no longer a luxury to easily cope with high-speed journeys of 400 to 500 kilometers.
In addition, the wide application of 800V high-voltage charging technology in 2024 can replenish 500 kilometers of energy in 15 minutes, and range anxiety has almost become a thing of the past. Ask tram owners with a range of more than 600 km, most of whom have long since taken the term "range anxiety" out of their vocabulary. In the group of car friends, the journey of 3,400 kilometers and the supply of 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity are easy and comfortable, so what anxiety can there be? On the contrary, it was the owner of the oil truck who was watching from the sidelines, and he broke his heart for the tram.
Experience Upgrade:
What really distances you is the driving experience that is difficult to replicate. Imagine that the configuration of the 200,000-level tram is comparable to the comfort of the 700,000 optional luxury brand, with seat ventilation, vehicle-machine interaction, and intelligent driving.
Especially in long-distance travel, the intelligent driving system allows the driver to free his hands, up to 96% of the intelligent driving utilization rate, so that "self-driving" has become "intelligent driving", easy and comfortable, is it comparable to the slightly old auxiliary driving functions of traditional oil vehicles? Isn't Audi working with Huawei to pursue a higher level of intelligent experience?
The cockpit of the tram is more like a warm mobile living space. Family members have their own place, adults can catch up on the big screen in the central control, navigation, children explore the fun of the journey through voice assistants, and you, just start the seat massage, relax and enjoy the scenery along the way. This kind of experience that integrates entertainment and leisure, how can a fuel truck match it?
Economic Bills:
When it comes to cost, although petrol trucks on highways can maintain better fuel consumption, the gap is still obvious compared to trams. Compared with the fuel cost of 0.6 yuan per kilometer and 0.2 yuan for the tram, the economic account is clear at a glance. Not to mention the low-cost advantages of trams in terms of maintenance. Without the need for frequent oil and spark plug replacement, the mechanical structure of the tram is simple and efficient, and maintenance costs are greatly reduced in the long run. As for the old argument that "saving fuel does not save money", it has long been self-defeating for those who have experienced the convenience of trams.
Finally, looking at the second-hand car market, Tesla is still hot in 5-6 years, and its value retention rate is comparable to that of Audi A4L, which completely subverts the traditional perception of oil car value preservation. Driven by the wave of new energy, the future of oil vehicles is becoming more and more bleak, and value preservation is no longer an advantage, and even changing hands has become a problem.
To sum up, the tram not only shows the endurance strength of non-fuel vehicles on the highway, but also gives a surpassing answer in terms of car experience and economic cost. In this era of electric drive, the traditional advantages of gasoline vehicles are gradually dissipating, and the future road obviously belongs to those electric vehicles that can bring a better experience and a greener life. Next time, when you are ready to embark on a high-speed journey, you might as well think from a different perspective, and you may find that the tram is the best companion to take you to the scenery along the way.