Recently, FAW released the first model of the "transition to new energy vehicles" policy, the new pure electric sedan -, the new car is based on the new FMEs "flag" super architecture, launched a total of 5 models, the price range is 229,800 yuan – 309,800 yuan.
As the first model launched after the independent operation of the Hongqi new energy sub-brand, everyone pays very high attention to the Hongqi EH7, and under the current electrification wave, the Hongqi EH7 also bears the heavy responsibility of the transformation of Hongqi Automobile to high-end new energy vehicles. So what kind of strength makes the Hongqi EH7 take on such a heavy responsibility?
There are thousands of roads, and safety is of paramount importance
First of all, the most basic thing about a car is safety, which makes the Hongqi EH7 very powerful. It uses a cage-type body structure, which is firmly combined with stringers, B-pillars, etc. to form 9 H and 4 M-shaped structures. Moreover, the high-strength steel consumption of the Hongqi EH7 body reaches 74%, the ultra-high-strength hot-formed boron steel consumption reaches 22%, and the double-sided galvanized anti-corrosion steel consumption reaches 85%. These are all proof of the strength of the Hongqi EH7 body. In extreme scenarios such as vehicle rolling or serious collisions, the passengers in the Hongqi EH7 car are more safe.
As a pure electric model, battery safety is also its top priority. The Hongqi EH7 power battery system pioneered a six-sided three-dimensional insulation protection scheme, which increases the battery voltage, abnormal temperature wake-up, reverse pressure wake-up, and chip timing wake-up functions in the dormant state. Coupled with high-strength steel bottom guards and high-modal/high-stiffness design of the assembly, the overall strength of the vehicle’s battery pack is twice the national standard, thus protecting battery safety in all aspects.
In active safety, Hongqi EH7 is also very strong. It is equipped with front and rear AEB functions. When driving forward and reversing, through the AEB function, if there is an emergency, the vehicle will automatically stop to avoid collisions or reduce the damage caused by collisions. In addition, Hongqi EH7 is also equipped with some commonly used safety configurations such as lane keeping, steering assistance, door opening warning, lane departure warning, panoramic imaging, etc. It also has the intersection AEB function. Through the vehicle’s 5 high definition cameras, 5 millimeter wave radars and 12 millimeter wave radars and other sensing hardware, during the turning of the intersection vehicle, the AEB automatic emergency braking function can be realized, and the danger of the surrounding environment of the vehicle can be monitored in an all-round way, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle.
Spacious interior
In addition to the safety of the vehicle, as a C-class sedan, the space must also be spacious, and the Hongqi EH7 also has a good performance. It has a length, width and height of 4980 × 1915 × 1490mm and a wheelbase of 3000mm. In this way, you may have no concept of the space of the Hongqi EH7. You must know that the length, width and height of the same class are 4888 × 1896 × 1450mm and the wheelbase is 2998mm. By comparison, you can see the space advantage of the Hongqi EH7.
Power should be strong, battery life should be long
As a pure electric model, the topic that cannot be avoided is the power and battery life of the vehicle. Hongqi EH7 adopts a self-developed "three-high" electric drive system with ultra-high efficiency, ultra-high power and ultra-high speed. Among them, the ultra-high efficiency is through advanced technologies such as eight-layer rectangular conductors, SiC power semiconductors, and low-loss silicon steel sheets, supplemented by anti-churning technologies such as active lubrication and dry oil chamber, so that the maximum efficiency of Hongqi EH7’s electric drive system has reached 96% of the world’s first-class, and the cycle efficiency under CLTC conditions is 92%. Ultra-high power is very easy to understand. It is the high-power motor of Hongqi EH7. Its rear motor system peak power is 253kW, and the front motor system peak power is 202kW. The total power of the vehicle is as high as 455kW, and the total torque is 756N · m. It only takes 3.5s to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h. The braking distance of 100km/h to 0 is 35.3m. Whether it is acceleration or braking, it is the leader of the same class of models. It really not only runs fast, but also brakes. Ultra-high speed is reflected in the speed of the motor. The front and rear dual-motor versions of Hongqi EH7 have the world’s first motor speed technology with a maximum speed of 22500r/min. Such a high speed of the motor belongs to the top technology in the entire automotive industry.
In terms of vehicle battery life, the Hongqi EH7 can reach a maximum range of 820km under the CLTC standard, effectively solving the user’s battery life anxiety. The Hongqi EH7 also has the industry’s first low-temperature battery technology. In the weather of -10 ° C, the battery energy retention rate of the vehicle is 93%, while in the cold weather of -20 ° C, the battery energy of the Hongqi EH7 can still maintain a rate of 85%. In addition, the Hongqi EH7 also achieves an extremely fast energy replenishment of 215km after charging for 5 minutes. Even in the low temperature environment of -20 ° C, it only takes 48 minutes for the Hongqi EH7 to charge from 10% to 80%. And, the Hongqi EH7 also supports the external discharge function of 3kw, allowing owners to be able to rescue outdoors or camp outdoors.
Intelligent and rapid development, configuration must be rich
Now is the era of high-speed development of intelligence and networking. As a new pure electric model, the Hongqi EH7 also has good strength in intelligent configuration. It is equipped with a 6-inch instrument + 15.5-inch central control screen and a large 63-inch AR-HUD head-up display system. Coupled with the blessing of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, the Hongqi EH7 has a good performance in terms of clarity and computing power.
The Hongqi EH7 also has a heart-to-heart voice interaction 2.0, which supports wake-up-free function, can talk continuously for 20 seconds, and also supports voice and gesture interaction, making the operation of the vehicle more convenient. In addition, the Hongqi EH7 is also equipped with 256-color ambient lights, 4 different themes of fragrance, a variety of personalized car scene modes, a 14-speaker sound system, and other advanced configurations, so that the personnel in the car have a comfortable car environment.
Che Degang concludes:
FAW Hongqi from 2018 a year less than 30,000 sales, to 2023 370,000 annual sales, sales to achieve 6 consecutive years of rapid growth, and 2024 open two months, Hongqi also achieved 65,300 good results, behind the sales growth, is the continuous breakthrough of Hongqi technology, so that consumers increasingly recognize the brand of Hongqi.
The launch of the Hongqi EH7 is not only equipped with the latest technology and design concept of Hongqi Automobile, but also represents Hongqi’s charge towards high-end new energy. At present, Hongqi EH7’s product strength is strong, and it is also very competitive in the same class of models. As for its subsequent sales, it can only be tested by time.