Real battery life test The incredible journey of Geometry C

Self-driving travel may be the most flexible form of all travel methods. Flexible arrangement of travel time, free planning of itinerary routes, and choice of each destination according to preferences. The existence of these advantages makes self-driving travel It has become a popular travel option derived from the rapid growth of the automobile consumer market.

In addition, under the constant work pressure, taking time for a self-driving trip is a very effective way to adjust, so another self-driving trip with a little car trouble was naturally put on the agenda.... ..

However, when they were officially preparing to travel, many people were dumbfounded. The colleague who suggested a self-driving trip actually drove out a Geometry C. Going on a self-driving trip with a pure electric car? At least for students who have some car experience, few people have experienced it. In addition to everyone being a fuel vehicle owner, more importantly, everyone is familiar with the news of "pure electric vehicles driving in popular scenic spots for self-driving tours" .

But the colleague responsible for solving the problem of self-driving cars vowed that Geometry C will have no problem completing this self-driving tour from Shenzhen, Guangdong to Shaoguan, Guangdong, and the charging stations along the way have been marked in advance. , and even if we have time, we can continue to go north and out of the province... We were hesitant about driving the Geometry C and started a somewhat incredible self-driving tour.

Technology prospers the country, check in at the most technological city pavilion in southern China

The first stop is Shenzhen.

As the gateway to South China, Shenzhen is an internationally renowned city card of New China. As the forefront of reform and opening up, Shenzhen has grown from an unknown city in just forty years. A small fishing village in Nanhai has become an international metropolis with a permanent population of more than 13 million people.

Shenzhen Contemporary Art and Urban Planning Museum, Shenzhen Urban Planning Exhibition is in progress. Although in terms of content, the urban planning exhibition is somewhat like a city museum, detailing the development of Shenzhen from ancient times to the present, it is different from conventional history museums in that the focus of the urban planning exhibition is to make visitors more We have an in-depth understanding of Shenzhen's urban development concept of "ecology, humanism, and innovation". The exhibition content is developed with three major themes: "Urban Life", "Urban Construction" and "Urban Ideal". , explores the relationship between urban development and ecological civilization, natural environment, and technological innovation. It shows Shenzhen’s advanced ideas in urban planning as a modern university. It imagines the city of Shenzhen’s reform and opening up in the past 40 years. After becoming the business card of South China in 2008, with its rich experience and the courage to create and innovative development concepts, how will it break through again in the next 40 years of development and create a better vision for the future?

Driving the Geometry C on the city roads of Shenzhen, you will feel a perfect fit; Shenzhen is a blessed place for new energy vehicles, thanks to the improvement of urban planning and the rapid promotion of new energy vehicles. In line with the rationality of the construction of supporting facilities, almost all public parking lots in Shenzhen’s municipal districts can find charging piles dedicated to new energy. And Shenzhen’s consumers are also the first to accept new energy vehicles in major domestic cities with concentrated car consumption. It is an automobile consumer group with a very high degree of awareness. This must be related to the maturity of Shenzhen’s new energy vehicle environment.

After watching the exhibition, we headed to the seaside park in Qianhaiwan. This park with a somewhat random name is just one of the thousands of parks in Shenzhen, but it is one of the many small parks with unique scenery. A chic and tranquil choice. Exit the City Planning Museum and turn to Binhai Avenue along Shennan Avenue. Although there is no congestion on the post-holiday working days, the main roads in Shenzhen are indispensable for busy scenes. At this time, the ICC intelligent navigation system equipped with Geometry C is operating on urban roads. It plays a very important role in traffic.

Not only can you follow the flow of traffic on your own, but the sensitive lane keeping assist function can correct the body position, but at the same time, the steering wheel is also always monitoring the driver's movements, and in ICC intelligent piloting When the system works, although there is no need to intervene too much on the accelerator and brake pedals, both hands must hold the steering wheel. This not only ensures the smooth use of the intelligent driving function, but also greatly ensures the driving safety of the driver and passengers. Safety.

In addition, Geometry C’s three-level adjustable lane assist, collision warning and emergency braking system have improved safety in the busy Shenzhen city center. A layer of protection. When actually driving, the vehicle seems to have become another pair of eyes besides the driver that is always observing the surrounding road information. However, these eyes are not impressed by the scenery outside the window. Working all the time has become its only Pursuit is always protecting the several people we travel in a car with. The innate technological quality of Geometry C and the technological atmosphere of the city of Shenzhen seem very fitting and friendly at this moment, as if Geometry C is a smart travel car tailor-made for the busy people in this first-tier city. It is safe and practical. , and convenient.

Sitting on the lawn of the seaside park, in front of me is the sea tide that is constantly washing the beach. Behind me, the sound of construction machinery from various construction sites in Qianhai New District, which is still intensifying construction, reaches my ears with the soothing sea breeze. The scenes of comfort and busyness are colliding at this moment, but this is the epitome of the city of Shenzhen: while the economy is developing rapidly, the quality of life also needs to keep up. This may be the reason why Shenzhen is becoming more and more popular among young people. Workplace opportunities and comfortable life coexist, and science and technology and humanities develop. This must be what an international metropolis that is both business-friendly and livable should have. look.

Long-distance travel tests not only battery life, but also comfort quality

The next day, the destination is Shaoguan...

About 300 kilometers For the students who are all "experienced drivers" on the journey, the difficulty is not in driving, but in questioning Geometry C once again before setting off. Will it be crowded if many people travel long distances in a compact pure electric SUV? Of course, what we are most concerned about is whether the cruising range is enough for us to reach our destination safely?

As mentioned earlier, Shenzhen has sufficient charging conditions to replenish energy for Geometry C. We found a suitable charging pile location the night before and took advantage of the low electricity prices in the evening to fully replenish energy. Geometry C's unique and intelligent battery temperature control management system keeps the temperature of the battery constant, and can maintain normal operation at ambient temperatures of -30°C ~ 55°C. The temperature difference of the battery cells is controlled within plus or minus 2°C, making the battery The temperature is always within the optimal temperature range, which greatly ensures battery safety during charging.

Before departure, you can set a travel plan in advance through the mobile APP at breakfast time to adjust the best performance state in advance, and use the unique intelligent reservation battery heating technology in its class to reduce driving time during official driving. of electrical energy loss.

When everything is ready, start again.

In terms of riding space, Geometry C quickly made our worries redundant. The rear space of the Geometry C is relatively spacious compared to the size of a compact SUV. The rear floor is very flat and does not encroach on the rear space due to the battery layout. The side windows are not small in size, and they have There is a panoramic sunroof, and the transparency in the car is very good. Even if two adult men with a height of 180cm are seated in the back seat, they will not feel oppressive and uncomfortable.

The extremely comfortable chassis adjustment has won widespread praise from the drivers and passengers in the car. The chassis and suspension performance of Geometry C are very consistent with the daily driving habits and traditional cognitive styles of Chinese consumers. The suspension is soft, but the rebound after shock filtering is very flexible. Since the battery is laid out on the chassis, this On the contrary, it appropriately controls the center of gravity of the body at a relatively low position, which also increases the overall stability of the body. Under the speed limit of 120km/h, the Geometry C body will not be erratic in any way. The feeling of uncertainty, driving confidence and comfort are both guaranteed.

Cruising on the highway must be a bit boring. The driver uses the ICC intelligent cruise assist system to maintain a relaxed driving state. The in-car Bose audio plays music that suits his personal taste and always accompanies the driver. Don’t worry about the traffic on the road. It is flat and distracting, while Geometry C’s excellent NVH control and comfortable interior space make the passengers in the back row fall asleep one after another in the car...

Full Hall Hakka Dawei, experience the Lingnan culture that is different from "morning tea"

All the way north, from the landforms of the Pearl River Delta in southern Guangdong that are similar to shoal plains to the mountainous areas in northern Guangdong, the roads become more and more winding after getting off the highway The rural road shows that we are getting closer and closer to our first destination in Shaoguan - Mantang Hakka Dawei.

The Geometry C also showed no signs of timidity on the winding country roads. The compact chassis and small-width steering wheel make the body posture agile and casual, and it is able to cope with occasional passing cars and avoidance of slow cars on the country roads. When driving at high speeds or on pedestrians, the Geometry C does not even have blind spots in the field of vision and is difficult to control. This undoubtedly once again shows the maturity and confidence of Geometry models in terms of adjustment.

Not long after, we arrived in front of a unique Hakka enclosure building.

The Hakka are a special ethnic group of the Han ethnic group in China. From the ethnic level, the Hakkas generally belong to the Han people, but they have a unique culture, language and history. According to relevant statistics, there are 80 million Hakka people in the world, 50 million of whom are distributed in 19 provinces and more than 180 cities and counties in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). As a "Hakka province", Guangdong has about 25 million people. The Hakkas settled here, and Shaoguan is the most famous gathering place for Hakka culture in northern Guangdong.

Mantang Hakka Dawei is a masterpiece of Hakka architectural culture. This square enclosed building stands like a fortress on the outskirts of Aizi Town, Shixing County, Shaoguan City. The site selection near mountains and rivers reflects the traditional Hakka Feng Shui thinking, and the steeply sloping roof and the whole body The main structure is almost all made of granite and other stones, which also reflects the traditional architectural style of the Lingnan area where it is rainy and the roof is not suitable for flat roofs to store water.

The observation holes on the outer wall not only transmit light and air, but also served as a defensive window for bows and arrows in the past. There are 777 rooms inside, which expresses the The former owner of the enclosure was a large family; the wooden ladders and handrails of the cloisters were mostly built with traditional Chinese mortise and tenon structures. Taking into account all the above factors, the Mantang Hakka enclosure has also become a highly valued piece of art appreciation and architectural history research. A valuable national key cultural relic protection unit.

The "Five Fortune Tower" (Fu, Lu, Shou, Xiwei) in the surrounding building has round sculptures of the God of Fortune, the God of Lu, the God of Longevity, the God of Joy, and the God of Wealth, as well as related colorful paintings, which are Hakka It is the best embodiment of the traditional vision of praying for blessings, getting promoted and promoted, extending life, having many happy events, and having good fortune throughout your life.

Perhaps it is precisely because generations of Hakkas have such a beautiful vision and the traditional spirit of emphasizing culture and martial arts that Hakkas have talented people from generation to generation; in ancient times, the famous prime minister Zhang Jiuling (Shaozhou) during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty A native of Qujiang, today's Shaoguan City), and a careful study of China's modern history, especially the historical books and figures before and after the founding of New China, will reveal the great influence of the Hakkas on New China, which is not shown here due to space limitations.

The "red desert" in the mountains is a little joke played by nature

Leave the gate and go find a local attraction - the "desert" that is very popular on the Internet , called "Red Desert".

Situated in the Nanling Mountains, Shaoguan is said to have lush vegetation and abundant rainfall, so it is not expected to have a desert landscape. However, this red desert on the Internet has a scene of vicissitudes like the Flame Mountains in the northwest. This inevitably arouses great interest in its location.

It is still some distance from Mantang Hakka Dawei to the Red Desert, and into more remote towns. In order to ensure sufficient power of Geometry C, we made full use of the SEM intelligent energy management system and iBooster energy recovery system. Advantages, and the SEM energy management system, which is also a very leading functional configuration of Geometry C, can accurately judge the cruising range based on the driving characteristics of the car user. According to official words, it can reach 100%.

However, due to rigorous considerations, the Geometry C, which has only been driven for more than a day, may not have reached such a high range accuracy, but during actual driving, the accuracy of the range is indeed better than that of common pure electric vehicles. The car model needs to be better. We have carefully examined the changes in cruising range. From a layman's perspective, Geometry C can achieve a distance of 40km on the navigation map before departure. After arriving at the destination, the cruising range has dropped compared to before departure. About 38-39km, the most intuitive feeling of this change is that the cruising range of this car is quite "reliable".

After actually arriving at the "Red Desert", I found that it was not a real desert, but a hilly area formed by a 2-square-kilometer red soil layer. However, according to the aerial photos, it was different from the lush trees and surrounding areas. Compared with the lush crops, there are many raised "ridges" on this bare red soil hill. From a distance, it does look like a desert. In the actual shooting, it does have a style of the northwest desert.

Here I have to sigh again at the charm of nature: Although there are mountains and lush trees around, there is such a "barren" soil that is far different from the surrounding environment. Perhaps this kind of landscape is A gift from nature, city dwellers who are tired of aesthetics can experience some magnificent scenery close to the northwest style in this small desert.

Conclusion: The incredible maturity of Geometry C allows people to see the future

The two-day trip is not long, but the process is very full. However, if the vehicle used for this journey was a fuel vehicle, it might be less interesting. With the purely electric Geometry C, it seems to make people feel a kind of future car life and scenes.

The range of new energy vehicles is increasing, urban infrastructure is being further intensified, and the range of pure electric vehicles can cover an increasingly wider range. There may be more consumers in the future. I would be willing to choose a pure electric car or SUV as a car that is suitable for short and medium-distance self-driving trips. After all, this time, in addition to finding charging piles in the counties under Shaoguan City where the infrastructure is not so complete, it is a little troublesome. In addition, pure electric vehicles do not disturb people and have zero emissions, making them more natural and tranquil when we drive them into towns and across farmland.

Of course, what is more worthy of recognition is the comprehensive product strength of Geometry C. The intelligent configuration naturally makes it more convenient to use in the city, but in terms of battery management and cruising range control, This is the key to making this pure electric SUV run farther. It can also be seen that Geometry, a sub-brand specializing in new energy, already has quite mature product research and development capabilities and market research capabilities, thus creating Geometry Such an excellent model as C. In the future, new cars under the Geometry brand will likely, like the Geely brand of fuel vehicles, carry the sales banner of independent brands in the new energy field, and play the role of quality in independent new energy vehicle brands.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.