Motorizing parts that don't need motors to be practical is just a fad I wish would go away from cars. Doors, boot lids, gloveboxes etc. are so much more practical when they are purely mechanical and operated by hands without waiting for the motor to do their part and so much more reliable, especially in freezing cold conditions.

@capnkirk5528

3 ай бұрын

That should happen when we get to EVs that AREN'T for the privileged rich. They have them in China, maybe someday in the rest of the world.

@glenny2960

3 ай бұрын

The Worlds population is becoming lazier and lazier. This is fed by this kind of stuff.

@tomp4944

3 ай бұрын

I completely agree. That's just more crap to break. Elliot's comment that every car should have a spoiler just seems so wrong for this channel. Every car should have smart accelerate from stop to reduce tire wear, and should not drag around equipment needed for going 150kph/100mph.

@cobaltblue2756

3 ай бұрын

Naah .. the more common it is the more they're perfected to avoid mistake, like most train using electric moving door it's barely making mistakes, also ev generally have less moving parts,or less parts really compared to gas car

@busetgadapet

3 ай бұрын

so what man ? let man have choice,

Just make me an electric hot hatch. Golf sized. 200mile range. 30k. No stupid touch controls.

@jpatricks1

3 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to the Id2 myself!

@doittoit00

3 ай бұрын

Volvo EX30 coming soon.

@raphiseth6942

3 ай бұрын

I really hope button's come back one day

@willmac5642

3 ай бұрын

​@@doittoit002+2 there is no room in the back

@KUDANTOURAGE

3 ай бұрын

Renault 5 and the Alpine Renault 5 edition ......😎

It's only got 4 doors, Elliot, as they missed the opportunity to make this a more practical liftback

@GForce162

3 ай бұрын

Also, they missed the opportunity to make this a more dynamic hydrogen toyota with FSD

@hamshackleton

3 ай бұрын

@@GForce162 Hydrogen, for a private car - is a non-starter.

@GForce162

3 ай бұрын

u didn't catch my point, hydrogen+FSD=perfect combo for ter rorist@@hamshackleton

@jamespaul2587

3 ай бұрын

@-g878 lol, like hydrogen is a practical solution, and Toyota's leading the EV revolution, right?

"Not bad" and "Self driving" should never be used in the same sentence.

Looks nice apart from the raised area on the roof (LiDAR) it looks like it should have a taxi light in there

@hamsta11

3 ай бұрын

kinda wish they had disguised it more as a wider roof air scoop (like 2-3x the width, carbon fiber)

@petesig93

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, my Ioniq 6 has radar or lidar and the sensors are disguised along the front and rear bumpers. What is so hard about that?

@aijoy923

3 ай бұрын

its cool, looks like mcLaren f1 air scoop.

@leanlifer

3 ай бұрын

The parent company of Hyper brand actually do produce a considerable amount of Taxis and ride-sharing vehicles in China. They also produce Honda and Toyota vehicles through joint ventures.

@troylqy

3 ай бұрын

Actually, this is quite a common design in Chinese electric cars, a lot of them all have this design.

Why is this car like so many others like this missing a proper hatch? Make the same car a 5 door and it would be great. What is wrong with the car industry including Tesla that they cant make hatches? In the 80ies, every Japanese car had them and they are very practical. The Model S has one, unfortunately the 3 not.

@tren133

3 ай бұрын

Simple answer is if the Model 3 had a hatch, people would buy in greater numbers and take away sales from the far more profitable Model Y. That said there are a few liftback sedans on the market, such as BMW i4, VW ID.7, Changan SL03 etc

@peterherth7379

3 ай бұрын

@@tren133 I am not sure why the Model Y would be more profitable, in Germany it costs the same as the Model 3. Yes, there are a very few liftback sedans, but not as many as there were in the past. Even the fist Ioniq had one, despite being rather a small car. A missed opportunity. The ID.7 is unfortunately larger and more expensive. But certainly a car I am watching. So currently I would probably take a Y, but it is silly to have to use 10% more energy to have a liftback.

@petesig93

3 ай бұрын

Not everyone wants a hatch

@raphiseth6942

3 ай бұрын

​@peterherth7379 thought that was a hatch till he opens the trunk.

@bunnatang2081

3 ай бұрын

simple answer : "Sedan"

Stalks for controls are great, they feel and sound really correct for cars, if anything there should be more of them. 1 each side of the steering wheel, with indicator, wipers, headlights, etc, 2 paddle buttons each side, left side for regen braking setting, right side for motor setting or drive mode, and a good chunky handbrake stalk. A lady can appreciate the leverage you get XD

Wow - impressive stuff, indeed! 0.197 Cd is fabulous - imagine if they were to use side video mirrors? And ~4.9 miles/kWh is very good for an EV. If *only* it was a hatch/lift back?

@rinnin

3 ай бұрын

I was hoping somebody would do the maths to show miles/kilowatt hours 😉👍

@michaelrobson3460

3 ай бұрын

And what if they embedded the lidar?

@NeilBlanchard

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelrobson3460 I'm guessing the Cd value is without the LIDAR?

@michaelrobson3460

3 ай бұрын

@@NeilBlanchard

@markplott4820

3 ай бұрын

how about 5 star SAFETY rating ? crickets.

Always interesting to see what is happening out there in the EV world. Nice looking car but I can't see those doors working in my garage 🤨. All of the aerodynamic "baffles" are cool all right but I can't help but wonder how they would handle an average Canadian winter with build ups of snow and ice. As always I don't expect to see many of the vehicles I see on Fully Charged here in Canada but it's nice to know that somewhere ... science continues to move forward.

@RodFarrell

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the door seems to swing up and out. My question is, can you control how far the door swings out in a tight car space or does it just open until it hits the car next door?

@Nikoo033

3 ай бұрын

Winters aren’t particularly warm in certain parts of China either…😅

@ceciliaFX

3 ай бұрын

I see cars like this as competition and inspiration for others to make something similar or better. Yes, I want a small ev, affordable, nothing fancy, I don't need speed or a large battery. I can charge at home because I have solar panels. That's the kind of car I'm waiting for. Hopefully made by Toyota because I love that brand. Very reliable.

@byc91dk

3 ай бұрын

You can easily get a model without those doors, they make both.

@tomp4944

3 ай бұрын

"Always interesting to see what is happening out there in the EV world" -- based on the last five car reviews, clearly what's happening in the EV world is sports cars and nothing else.

Loved the bobble hat, the dog analogy and the dig at VW. Another fine episode, Elliot.

That drag coefficient is amazing!

@markplott4820

3 ай бұрын

too bad it UNSAFE , unlike every TESLA made.

@alistairl

3 ай бұрын

@@markplott4820 Ugg?

@alistairl

3 ай бұрын

​@markplott4820 Volvo are safer, which TESLA do you have?

@markplott4820

3 ай бұрын

@@alistairl - NOT Anymore , TESLA stole the safety crown from Volvo in 2012. Tesla model S = SAFEST car ever tested. 2024 Tesla model 3 = 6 star Crash safety on a 5 star scale. NEW Tesla model S = SAFEST car ever tested in EU 2023.

@markplott4820

3 ай бұрын

@@alistairl - Tesla Roadster = sold . Tesla model S PLAID . Tesla model Y = daily driver.

I can't get over the radar on the top. It's just such an eye sore

@amoondream

3 ай бұрын

eye sore

@leanlifer

3 ай бұрын

It's a gimmick to trick consumers into buying these products. The salesmen will make you believe Having Lidar = high level autonomous driving = high tech = premium in pricing(though not that much more expensive per se) and it kind of works in China right now

@MarcCoteMusic

3 ай бұрын

@@amoondream - I don't think it's an eyesore. It looks fine to me and the people (not you, necessarily) who think so are trying too hard to find fault with the car. Now, if it had those giant Waymo systems on the roof, then they'd have a point.

@williamwatitwa3534

3 ай бұрын

fine to me

@hamshackleton

3 ай бұрын

Like a 'taxi' flag!

Great to meet you in Amsterdam. Really interesting video. Affordable, functional yet spunky. Thanks, Eamon 🇮🇪

Drag co efficient is impressive. If we’re going to focus on efficiency though why not drop some of the show pony stuff? Ditch the scissor doors, flashy interior lights, self drive and LiDAR sensors etc, glass roof and just strip some of the unnecessary weight out of it. I reckon they could save a heap if they got it a bit more back to basics.

@canismajoris3910

3 ай бұрын

Going forward, there will be no more Back to the Future( basics of the past ). Self driving is the goal and Lidar is there to prepare and assist when Regulations are in place. These are not gimmicks, these set goals will be realized.

@matthewt5481

3 ай бұрын

@@canismajoris3910 why? I like driving. I appreciate that there are applications where LiDAR/auto drive is useful but if I didn’t want to drive I have public transport, Uber etc for that. I think there is still a place for enthusiasts who want something lightweight, fun and simple otherwise I guess they’ll keep driving petrol cars.

2:03 - A bit of a gaff. The vents do not "open at speed" but rather stay closed for aerodynamics. My Ioniq 6 has these and they open at low speed and/or when charging for air flow to cool the battery. Generally at speed there is plenty of air flow underneath to cool it without the venting system.

@_Rafiki.

3 ай бұрын

I believe he is right. If some of that air goes through the car then there is less air resistance

@petesig93

3 ай бұрын

@@_Rafiki.

@petesig93

3 ай бұрын

@@_Rafiki. wrong. The car is designed for top aerodynamics (drag coefficient of 0.22). That is with the vents closed. Opening the vents f**ks with the air flow.

Thank you for showcasing a fine example of modern automotive technology. I can use the Lidar and support programs, even amped up to the next level for route following and turns.

good review.. thanks for sharing. What is the full charge range?

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

multiple versions, top version is 700km, then 600, then 500. All of which are CLTC, so Real actual driving would be about 30% penalty, so expect about 500km / 420km / 350km real world actual usage.

7:10 and nice roof you get there! I guess it getting hot on sunny days ;) and no heat-pump is strange... don't they have an air condition systems? i.e. heat pump?

@Y2Kvids

3 ай бұрын

😂 AC is heat pump. But not reverse, they won't absorb heat from surrounding.

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

The roof has auto light sensing dim function, so it's actually significantly better than the same roof on the Tesla (tested it in person with 2 cars next to each other). Heat Pump only on top end, but If you ask me, all EV's should have the heat pump. The Heat Pump is more than just aircon hot air, the heat pump provides the BMS (Battery management system) heating to ensure it stays within its operating temperature. So when it's cold, as we know, battery drains rapidly, so heat pump keeps it in its optimal temperature to maintain charge. And every charge loss to cold temperature, is the same as charging the battery for another cycle, the more that happens, the quicker it loses SOC. So imo, all EV's need a heat pump.

I got 2/3 of the way through the video and at no point did i feel like i'd seen or heard anything that makes this comparable to a Model S? It just appears to be another Seal-esque Model 3 competitor.

@troylqy

3 ай бұрын

Actually in China this car is way more cheaper than both model 3 and seal.

@adamtm82

3 ай бұрын

@@troylqy okay… but the title of the video literally compares it to a Model S, and yet the video makes no attempt to compare the two as far as I saw.

@andrewstinchcombe7274

3 ай бұрын

Was thinking exactly the same. Then he compares it to the model 3 .😂

@DannyMacinPhilly

3 ай бұрын

“Massive step above the model S” 😂 . Blink twice if you’re in danger.

@andrewstinchcombe7274

3 ай бұрын

🤣@@DannyMacinPhilly

Hi mate!! It's gorgeous design but tech & specs are reliable ?? Ain't Xpeng P7 better ?? Thanks 💪

I am too old to consider sub 7 second 0-60 cars slow 😂

@MandyFlame

3 ай бұрын

Anything faster than 10 sec 0-60 is fast enough for me

@jeffreyt02

3 ай бұрын

@@MandyFlame that’s exactly where my bar is. Though I’m afraid that might change soon, because fast enough for me is: “easily able to keep up with traffic” If traffic turns into 5 second monsters between now and 15 years 10 seconds won’t cut it anymore hahaha

@MandyFlame

3 ай бұрын

@@jeffreyt02 I know. It’s like the escalation in vehicle size. A car like we used to drive is now in contention with SUVs and in America with giant trucks and Cyberpunk vehicles. At some point it becomes self defense. Mind you, with acceleration times, I can’t remember the last time I “floored it” and used more than a fraction of the available acceleration. In a track on my motorcycle maybe. Can we get to a point where we agree that EV’s can accelerate and start talking about efficiency instead?

@tonyireland2234

3 ай бұрын

Well what about 70,000 to 10,000 depreciation in less then 3 years ?

How exactly is this twice the car? How does it even compare to the Model S Plaid (which is the one twice the price)? Heck, the new Highland refreshed Model 3 looks better, has better software, FSD, charging network, screen in the back, etc. SMH.

@easterislehead

3 ай бұрын

The other day they called that MG car the best car ever made too. I don’t get it. It’s like they’ve just sprinkled outrageous claims into their scripts for these Chinese cars just to get your attention, but then they don’t do any sort of journalism around backing up or investigating those claims

@funkyfin3023

3 ай бұрын

Last review I watch by Elliot. I give up after this and the MG nonsense about being the best car in the world. Fully Charged need a Jack equivalent in China given how important that market is.

@jameskiely5518

3 ай бұрын

They should rename the show FullyFunded by the CCP@@funkyfin3023

What is the sound system like ?

It's a "Rabid Truffle Hound"! I think you should adopt the RTH rating for all future reviews Elliot. Great video, thanks Elliot.

Are you guys going to be testing the Xiaomi SU7 ?

No discussion of the other models in the range, their differences, their ranges?

@tren133

3 ай бұрын

This top spec with the more powerful motor and 710 km CLTC rated range costs 340k RMB (around 47k USD), but it is obviously not the best value trim. There is a less powerful version which still has the 710 km CLTC range and 800V fast charging for 260k RMB, which is a far better buy. Or you can go with smaller battery slower charging base trims with 560 km CLTC range for as low as 220k RMB. Which sounds cheap, but this car is already 6 MONTHS old and have therefore being outclassed by newer better EV sedans in the ultra competitive Chinese market. I don't think it will actually sell that well, given that Geely just dropped a bomb in China by releasing their brand new Galaxy E8 which starts at just 176k RMB. Plus the TOP TRIM Galaxy E8 with dual motor and over 500 hp as well as 660 km CLTC range only goes for 230k RMB, the equivalent of 32k USD, which is mind bogglingly cheap.

suspension is easy to change for Koni super active sus for example, no problem improves the handling few folds.

Always good to see new things

Elliot's presenting skills are improving! Nice to see! Good auto as well, just lack the price.

Butterfly, not scissor. Minor but notable difference. Scissor works better in tighter spaces.

It could be the camera angle, but I feel like it has a useless long flat dashboard while the bonnet is already long. Why is that? Also, why does the DLR turn off using turn signals, but not when the normal headlights are on?

What's under the bonnet?

When will we see proper Golf, Focus EV😊❤. Love your videos keep up with great work

Interesting but what's under the bonnet

Fingers crossed they sacrifice some of that excellent cd-value and make an estate version. That would be an instant order from my end.

@experimental_av

3 ай бұрын

Not an estate but they Aion Y Plus is super spacious, could not believe how much space the rear passengers have. Feels like in a London cab. Recommend to check it out if you get near one.

@hamshackleton

3 ай бұрын

@@experimental_av - But can you put the back seats down, and use it like a truck? How much room between the back of the front seats, and the inside of the back? Can you get wheelchairs, prams, and bicycles in?

@experimental_av

3 ай бұрын

@@hamshackleton Can you fold the back seat but not totally flat. Of course a truck will always have more space, this was more in reference to asking for an estate. There is a good 20cm space between your knees and the front seat in normal configuration. The most i've ever seen with a car of this size. You should be able to fit all those things, but likely not at the same time. I don't own one just had seen them at a car show. There should be some reviews here on KZread.

Besides the drag coefficient, how's this any more of a game changer than the EV6 or Ioniq5, Model 3, etc. etc.? (Also, any chance of some actual numbers? Boot capacity? Range?)

What's that in miles per kwh?

This seems like a M3 upgrade that Tesla should have done. I like how they used the good things of a M3 and put their own spin on it. Nice car.

Those scissor doors look a bit dangerous when open. Sharp corner you or a pedestrian could walk into. Just a thought.

3:00 Charge 450km (279miles) of range in 15min. Only one article lists the full range, ev.motorwatt and it claims 710km (441miles). Obviously real world will be a bit lower, but it's still impressive if true.

@stoapfalzrunden4150

3 ай бұрын

I think thats chinese standard range so maybe 550 km WLTP

@leanlifer

3 ай бұрын

@@stoapfalzrunden4150 You are right. It's also about 300 miles EPA, at most 350.

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

Rule of thumb, CLTC converted to Actual real world (not WLTP, not EPA), is about 30% penalty. So expect about 500km of actual use on the top spec, then the other specs would be around 420 km and 350 km respectively.

Since when did we start using 'sedan' in the UK?

It’s winter here, with some nice snow, icy roads, … and many rear wheel drive cars with many fresh dents. It’s not the right moment to accentuate it.

@MrAdopado

3 ай бұрын

In winter conditions the stats appear to show that 4wd vehicles suffer a higher rate of crash damage ... in all but the most extreme conditions RWD (with EV weight distribution) combined with winter tyres works extremely well.

These tiny windows here and there are charming! Love them!

Did you say the price? I didn't hear you say the price, although I was a little distracted at different parts of this video.

@MrAdopado

3 ай бұрын

yes he said price

Do you need a special charger at home? How much does the cabin heater reduce range? How many charges can you get out of battery? Is it a "throw away" car How does this reduce pollution when the electricity to charge it comes from coal mined in Australia?

I watched this fullscreen on my Model 3 and I'm 188 cm tall so I had a very good view for comparing both. That is not Model S sized, it's a little bit smaller than Model 3. And "like a rabid dog sniffing for truffles"... my man, what a tortured simile.

@logicalChimp

3 ай бұрын

yeah - I felt Elliot kinda lost his way with that simile, and was looking for an exit, any exit, to end it :D

I'd buy it 😂 and hope it gets support for a long time

Hey how’s Polestar doing? 🙃

450 km in 15 minutes, I wonder how many times you can do this before it goes into thermal runaway

Sorry to criticise but please give us some useful stats. Battery size, miles/kwh during your test, charging speed peak, charging curve, thermal management,boot volume, frunk? The review surprisingly tells me almost nothing about the car. Why would I contemplate swapping my Model S for this? No hatchback, smaller back seat, less luggage space, much slower etc.

Cixin Liu Sci Fi vibes with the big-ass radiotelescope in the background!

Can definitely live without a mode selector button. Last car had it and I never used it. Not something I think most people use often enough to require it's own separate control.

It needs to be a hatch back rather then a sedan 😢

I think the front and back motorized aero tech can be sold as a add on for other international cars. That might be highly beneficial for the company.

So, does anyone else want to see a car, which is a metal frame, twisty knobs and dials, a big old boot, as much range as possible and maybe just bluetooth for hands free calling, a heated steering wheel (because it's a fantastic luxury) and not much else? Self driving, iPads full of silly things that cause distractions...I don't want Playstation games, netflix, hulu and movies. Just a nice soundsystem with good bass and a car that..works. anyone else want that?

If the Hyper gt comes to the UK I for one as long as it's cheap enough would place an order, it looks amazing has all the tech plenty of boot space plus self drive and it is quick as I like quick and always have so lets hope its around the late 30 grand mark if so I would be interested greatly.

Safety, build quality, reliability, serviceability, after sale support, re-sale value. These are the things that we can only know after these companies have 10-15 years+ under their belt.

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

Well lucky for you, they do. Been around since 2017 in its EV form, and GAC has over 50+ years history building their own brand GAC Trumpchi as well as GAC Toyota, GAC Honda, that often tops reliability and quality chart, even against other JV Toyota ventures. Safety = Go look up Aion fires (if any), then go look up BYD fires. Quality/Reliability = If you buy in china, Lifetime warranty on electric motors, battery and CPU, limited to first owner, personal use (not taxi or carshare) and under

@markplott4820

3 ай бұрын

AION is not known for SAFETY Above all Else. TESLA is.

@davidgibson3481

3 ай бұрын

​@@Charchar18696sure, let's see how reliable and quick the laptops, sorry 'infotainment system' are in 5 years time. This isn't just a pop at this car, but any that so heavily rely on this type of tech for 'basic' car controls. It's madness

@hughM9

3 ай бұрын

Build quality? Ask any used car dealer in Europe & they’ll tell you the Chinese built Tesla Model 3 s are better built than the US ones.

@peterkotara

3 ай бұрын

@@hughM9 Indeed, Chinese manufacturing is renowned for its quality and reliability.

The looks are subjective for every car. This car is not hiding the ugly sensors or cameras all over the place and scissor doors add limited practicality but rather “pimp my ride” or exotic car rip off.

You guys really should include the make and model in your title and also maybe tell us how much it is in USD. Thanks!

@leanlifer

3 ай бұрын

Hyper GT, starting at around US$27k

Thanks

The front looks like a mixture of the Model 3 and the Toyota Cabrilolet. That back side profile where the back window is from the exterior view looks like the Nissan Maxima Platinum and the back design view looks similar to a BYD Seal. The interior looks a little better than the Model 3 but lacks that rear screen like the Model 3. It sucks you don't get a heat pump but only in the top spec. The trunk space from what we can see does look quite good. I think he's trying hard to over sell how basic the car is. It's quite basic honestly. That will either be good or bad depending on how it's received in the Asian and European markets. Given its price point I do think it's in a league with the Model 3, BYD Seal, Xpeng P5 and maybe even the NIO ET5 even though a couple of those, while looking similar to this one, are a little more expensive.

Slippery bodies, oooooh Sir, suits you Sir! 😂

Please try and review the Zeeker 007. Saw them both on the road and hard to decide between the two.

Had the joy to sit in their even crazier Hyper SSR. Not seen any reviews yet but it looks like what the Tesla Roaster tries to be just that buy can buy it today.

@4literv6

3 ай бұрын

That thing is sexy as fk! But it's been available since Oct 2023 and I've not seen a single real world review on it? Looks like if acura commissioned a Chinese firm to design an ev 2dr supercar using the nsx&458 as inspiration. 😀

@experimental_av

3 ай бұрын

@@4literv6 They haven't shipped them yet.Think it only been days since they spotted the first one on the road.

@4literv6

3 ай бұрын

@@experimental_av interesting, on a similar note any insight into the Xiaomi ssc sc01 ev 2dr sports coupe for around 40k? I saw it was supposed to be released in q4 2023. But haven't seen anything else on it since the actual production intent cars leaked. 🤔

@kevinlin4895

3 ай бұрын

I think the Hyper SSR specs is closer to the RIMAC, at a small fraction of the price

@4literv6

3 ай бұрын

@@kevinlin4895 how so? It's got 600+LESS hp, a 45 LESS kwh battery pack, slower 0-60mph and they need semi slick tires to get the qouted 0-60mph time. A much slower top speed for the aion hyper ssr vs rimac at only 250+kmh vs 350+kmh etc. The aion hyper ssr barely even beats a regular plaid, zeekr 001 fr or the lucid air sapphire let alone the rimac. Except as you said on price.

Looks awesome, would love to see it here in Australia

Truth be told I would also have a lot of fun with Opel Astra sized EV which would have similar door handles and other tech that does not need motors as approx 2012 Astra, but just have the screens and sensors that are actually needed. And it could accelerate 0-60/100 in say 8 seconds and I would be fine with that. Maybe it could also have a battery that is as easy to swap as NIO offerings, so when people want to repair the battery in 12-13 years they should not have to disassemble the whole car. And maybe we need a manufacturer who would just sell parts to 3rd parties to repair, not lock it all up and charge exorbitant repair fees.

Am I alone in thinking that I'd actually pay extra if there was an option to delete that hideously oversized central screen and opt for simple physical HVAC and radio controls instead?

@johnhislop2993

3 ай бұрын

There's a metric ton of stuff I'd happily delete.

Nice. A little too much Nissan in the C pillar. Scissor doors seem like an unnecessary party trick

That's really quite a good looking car, especially at the front. Amazing charging speed!

@lucasfunkt

3 ай бұрын

It's very similar to a Model 3 from the front. Too similar really, bit of a rip off.

@goosegog

3 ай бұрын

@@lucasfunkt yes it reminded me of that too, also Toyota GT86

@hamshackleton

3 ай бұрын

First glance - I thought it WAS a Tesla.

Initial looks of this car appears to be a competitor to the Model 3. But the price is above the Model 3. Elliot compared it to Model S? Which seems like a stretch to compete with? Size, price, performance, design and features appear to be much more of a competitor to the Model 3 rather than Model S. But then the pricing segment seems off, am I the only perplexed with the matchup? Elliot made it sound like an extreme value, $47k USD doesn't sound like extreme value to me. Why not remove gimmicky scissor doors and replace with regular doors and save everyone the money? Probably much more welcomed for the consumers.

Try opening those doors in a uk car park

Kindness is Always Free, The Highlander😊

01:32 for me there’s nothing boring in an aerodynamic sedan EV… 😍 I find all those big fat cubic SUVs absolutely ugly and ridiculous 😅 (apart maybe from the Megane e-tech, the Tesla model Y and the KIA EV6 😍).

I must have missed it... What's the range? Anyone? Not that it matters, Canada won't get these in my lifetime, sadly.

03:55 what you mean is more that they are starting to “go back to when they used to make efficient EVs”.😅 My 5 year old Hyundai Ioniq 28kWh does 13.8kWh/100km on average throughout the year, with 10.4 kWh/100km in summer… 🥰 Undefeated EV.

wow all talk about price being great and didn't hear any prices mentioned why????

the lidar dish on the top of the car makes it look like a Taxi....

Too bad you could not make a real charging test. Aion is a very interesting company that sails under the radar.

What car is it? I gess the doors motor brake in the freecing conditions. Nice color I like the 60/40 back seat. But the boot hach is narrow. M3 copy I gess.

The doors do stick out abit. Not very good for tight spaces.

Great thing it never rains or snows when you got scissor doors!

@snowstrobe

3 ай бұрын

You're not made of sugar.

If anyone is interested for this FAQ..... Q: What's under the bonnet? A: A "Frunk" storage, similar to the Tesla models. Q: But what's ACTUALLY under the "Bonnet" traditional terms? A: A single motor RWD, producing 250KW / 430NM, 0-100kmh in 4.9sec Q: What "Self Driving" features does it have? A: The system is Level 2++ system. It is however capable of performing all functionality as FSD including Start-Stop, Steering, Overtaking, Undertaking, navigation on-off ramp functions. However, due to legislative restriction more so than hardware ability, It's "NDA" function (the one that reads red lights and stops etc), is disabled majority of the driving as it isn't allowed to be used in most areas, except for specific testing conditions. But it is capable to do so. The vehicle also has remote parking and summoning functions. Remote as in, you need to be in the vehicle and it parks itself. Remote as in, it will memorise your parking spot and you hop out and it drives itself. And also summons the vehicle to you as well. Q: What Battery Technology does it have: A: 15min / 450km range charging speed, around 3C. It is lower than the Extreme charge on the Hyper HT (SUV Version) that does the same 450km range, in just 10 mins. The battery is also a Magazine 2.0, with safety tested beyond BYD's "needle" test. They fired an assault rifle piercing 3 battery packs and no fire. Each battery cell contains its individual suppression system, rather than an overall. So when one pack breaches, the individual suppression system acts immediately to stop and control the heat and therefore, fire. Q: How does it go in the Snow/Slippery surface as a RWD? A: The vehicle has been engineered to include what they call "Eagle Grip" ESC system. If you accelerate the vehicle on ice, with NO hands on steering wheel, the vehicle will control itself and go straight. (Was proven on their WeChat channel) Q: What else does it have? A: Not that it's important..... but you can plug in your Nintendo Switch and play from the 14.6" infotainment screen and play......? Karaoke is standard....... Q: Is the 2m+ Sky Curtain going to be an oven like the Tesla? A: Without actual cover, it will always be hotter. However, it has automatic light sensing and the ceiling will auto dim as required to refract light and heat. Q: Those scissor doors aren't for "My" driving or garage or whatever? A: The scissor doors are an option, you can opt in for the standard swing doors (Front and Rear) if you like. Q: What about the price? A: Without knowing the details, but the vehicle in it's RMB format starts from AU$50k-$70k over it's variants. Q: What sound system does it have? A: It is equipped with an Atmos Dolby certified 23-speaker system. Yes, 23. It even has speakers on your head rests.

@desertstar223

3 ай бұрын

Are you looking for a job on this channel?

@desertstar223

3 ай бұрын

450 km of range in 15 minutes of charging? In what universe?

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

@@desertstar223 Nope, simply answering questions with the knowledge about the car that I have, for anyone that might be interested in it.

@Charchar18696

3 ай бұрын

@@desertstar223 In their universe, just not our third world package that is still debating about ICE VS EV, and whilst our country is still driving by low speed rail.

Who makes this car? I don’t think you even announced this little bit of information.

Xiaomi SU7 next I reckon Elliot:)

Was I the only one waiting for the stated range claims for the various trim levels that never eventuated? Other than that, good review.

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Yes, it's a nice looking car- but nicer than the Tesla models? Not really. And except for a couple of gimmicky options, I am not sure this car is in the same class as a Model S- in fact, not sure it is in the same class as a model 3, your title notwithstanding, which seems a bit click-baity. Also, I did not hear any specs for the car other than its 0-60 time. Battery size? Range? And are they even making any money on this car- almost all BEVs don't, with the notable exception of Tesla, and MAYBE BYD, though personally, I don't think they really are either.

Mot bad. If they could incorporate that front number plate into the body then the drag coefficient will be lower. Thanks, Elliot. 🙂👍

Sorry- did I miss the range and vehicle cost?

How many takes did the "French Alpine Forest" take to make without smiling?!

1:45 scratched it already?

on point with the joke about VW infotainment fiasco😂

This could have bene the Tesla model S if we were unlucky ;)

The suspension just a fine point? What kind of car review is this?

Sedans haven't been boring since The BMW M3, and if you're referring to EV's what about the Tesla model S?

Is that a quartic steering wheel? Allegro realness 😉

The drag coefficient must have been measured on a clay model. There's no way those big side mirrors and those wheels can give that number. 450 km in 15 minutes, 12,7 kWh per 100 km, means 228 kW charging. Rather bad at 800 V. And what were those charging ports that we weren't allowed to see? They surely were not CCS. $47,5k affordable? When a Tesla M3 costs less. Can it do OTA updates? Does the FSD have AI and a huge database to rely on? Nah, you got the captcha wrong. This was half the car at twice the price.

Don't think this particular car is on par with the Model S. But again, GAC is one of the many, many competitors Tesla is facing in the red hot Chinese market. It's not even among the leading ones. This sort of comparison will come in dozens - hope Eliot can show us more of them!

It looks cool. Some designers thing making something exciting is making it look weird.

Why does this car look like a photocopy of a Tesla car? Some small differences.. but at first sight i though it was a Tesla.. If price is right though.. and range wise.. might be interesting .. but I wish it was more original from the outside..