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after years of development, new energy vehicles have successfully occupied half of new car sales.

however, most of the new forces are taking the luxury route, and the prices of their main products are not very affordable.

so is there any brand or product in the industry that is truly cost-effective like xiaomi in the mobile phone industry?

today's protagonist, the leapmotor c01, may be able to take on this task.

simply put, the size and configuration level of the leapmotor c01 are similar to those of the xiaomi su7, both of which are mid-to-large sedans, but they only sell for around 150,000 yuan.

the popular xiaomi su7 has a decent price/performance ratio, but the leapmotor c01 is even better.

and it’s not just the price-performance ratio, the product itself is also very impressive.

so what is the specific product strength of leapmotor c01? let's analyze it in depth!

1. what level has the appearance and size reached?

the length, width and height of leapmotor c01 are 5050/1902/1509mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2930mm. it is a standard "532" medium and large sedan.

compared with xiaomi su7, the wheelbase is shorter, but the overall length is longer.

the exterior design is also quite thoughtful, with the leapmotor family's usual handsome style. the through-type light strip on the front face is integrated with the headlights, which has a certain sense of technology, but is not too unconventional.

the body lines are simple and rounded, without excessive decoration, and hidden door handles are also standard.

the roof line has a smooth transition, with a certain large coupe style. this effect will be more prominent when looking at the leapmotor c01 from a 45-degree angle from the side and rear.

the overall appearance of the leapmotor c01 is very original and does not pay tribute to the design of any big brand.

the frameless doors make the car look younger and more handsome, and the front row is equipped with double-layer laminated glass as standard, so the noise will not be so obvious when driving on the highway.

the application of ctc battery chassis integration technology leaves more space for the passenger compartment and effectively increases the overall rigidity of the vehicle body.

in addition, the torsional stiffness of leapmotor c01 reaches 33897nm/deg, which helps to improve the vehicle's handling and driving experience.

overall, the leapmotor c01 is not one of those boring and greasy big sedans, but a stylish family car that strikes a good balance between original appearance and hardcore technology.

2. how is the interior and space performance?

the interior layout of the leapmotor c01 adopts a three-screen design, with the 14.6-inch large screen as the center.

on the left is a 10.25-inch lcd instrument, and on the right is a 10.25-inch passenger entertainment screen.

the interior of the car uses a lot of leather materials, which has a simple and high-end new energy interior style.

judging from the size of the central control screen alone, the xiaomi su7 is indeed larger, but the co-pilot screen of the leapmotor c01 is more useful. for example, it can provide a separate entertainment space for the co-pilot passenger, and the co-pilot screen can also navigate and make basic settings for the seats.

when the driver is driving, the co-driver can adjust the seat heating, ventilation and ambient lighting settings without having to use the central control. the navigation destination can also be sent to the central control screen without distracting the driver.

leapmotor c01 thoughtfully arranges a spa-level 8-point massage function for the first row of seats, and also supports 6 modes and 3 levels of intensity adjustment.

if you need to take a break and relax after a long journey, the seat massage function can come in handy, but the entire xiaomi su7 series does not have massage.

although the wheelbase of xiaomi su7 reaches 3000mm, the excessively long l113 affects the rear space.

the second row of seats in the leapmotor c01 is significantly wider and thicker, with more legroom. with the 0.91㎡ sunroof, the ride is more spacious and comfortable, and even a 1.8-meter-tall person will not feel cramped when sitting in the back row. the high-end version also has the function of adjusting the seat cushion and backrest, which will obviously make the ride more comfortable for multiple people.

in addition, the trunk of the leapmotor c01 is 1200mm deep and has a volume of 465l. the trunk opens at a very high angle, making it very convenient for placing large items.

3. is there any compromise in intelligence?

among models of the same level, leapmotor c01 is the first to use a centrally integrated electrical and electronic architecture.

this technical architecture, called four-leaf clover, uses 1 soc + 1 mcu chip to realize the central supercomputing system, connecting the cockpit domain, intelligent driving domain, power domain, and body domain.

this is a relatively deep-level innovation, which determines the upper limit of the entire vehicle's intelligence and is also the future development direction of new energy vehicles.

the advantages of the central integrated electronic and electrical architecture are many. since the underlying communication is connected, all vehicle operations will be centrally allocated computing power by the central controller. this is equivalent to concentrating superior forces and responding quickly. in the later stage, ota will be more efficient, gradually realizing software-defined cars, which can be used frequently and updated frequently.

leapmotor is not a very large company at present, but it has always insisted on self-development of all technologies. on top of the central integrated electronic and electrical architecture is leapmotor os and leapmotor pilot, which are developed by leapmotor.

among them, the cockpit chip uses snapdragon 8295, which has a performance improvement of 7.5 times compared to the commonly used 8155 at the same price. it processes instructions more smoothly and will not be outdated within a few years.

the leapmotor os 4.0 system adds a 3d vehicle control interface, making operation more intuitive.

the operating logic, ui aesthetics, fluency, and intelligent voice of the car system are the same as those of xiaomi su7, and it belongs to the first echelon of new forces. leapmotor c01 is equipped with l2 intelligent driving assistance system as standard, with 22 sensing hardware and full-speed adaptive cruise control. although it does not have a laser radar, it is also a system with rich functions and high practicality in the same price range.

4. what are the highlights of the powertrain?

the entire leapmotor c01 series adopts a rear-mounted rear-wheel drive layout, the chassis adopts a front double wishbone + rear five-link suspension, and uses a large amount of aluminum alloy materials.

it has certain advantages among models of the same price, and its structure is the same as the much more expensive xiaomi su7.

generally speaking, new energy vehicles of the same size are heavier than fuel vehicles. therefore, the chassis structure of the leapmotor c01 has better support than ordinary mcpherson suspension, and can even be safer.

the entire leapmotor c01 series is divided into two types of power: pure electric and extended range. the pure electric version has two battery capacities. the 62.8kwh version has a range of 525km, and the 78.5kwh version has a range of 625km.

leapmotor c01 does not simply pile up large batteries, but instead strikes a balance between battery life, energy consumption and weight. the net weight of the pure electric version is a little over 2 tons.

there is no doubt that the extended-range version will become the sales focus of leapmotor c01. the main reason is that most consumers who have switched from fuel vehicles to new energy vehicles feel more secure with an engine.

the leapmotor c01 extended-range version uses a variable-architecture oil-cooled electric drive powertrain. it only needs to be filled with 92-grade gasoline and can withstand more than 70 consecutive accelerations from the floor to 100 kilometers per hour.

early extended-range vehicles may have a situation where the power becomes weaker when the power is fed, but the leapmotor c01 eliminates this weakness and the power is available as soon as the pedal is pressed. the pure electric range of the extended-range version is 216km and 316km.

the 316km version is especially worth recommending, as it has a long range, lower charging frequency, and a user experience that is infinitely close to that of a pure electric vehicle. in daily urban use, you basically don’t need to use fuel, and you won’t have any mileage anxiety.

conclusion

if one day xiaomi auto wants to create a second brand that focuses on cost-effectiveness, just like the redmi mobile phone, i am afraid that the final appearance will be the same as the current state of leapmotor.

however, the leapmotor c01 is not just cheap. it has high demands in design, cockpit chips, intelligent driving, etc., and is completely oriented towards positive independent research and development.

it even uses a double wishbone suspension, and even the most basic mechanical parts are made quite perfect, showing no immaturity at all like a newcomer to the industry.

leapmotor c01 shows that leapmotor is also very dedicated in making cars while ensuring the price is as affordable as possible. this ultimate cost-effective route deserves more attention!