How many kilometers can the Ant 400 actually run?
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60km/h constant speed maximum range is 410km. The following is an introduction about the Chery Ant: Range level: The Chery Ant uses a ternary lithium battery provided by CATL, which has many advantages such as high energy density, low life decay, and high charging efficiency. Currently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology gives the Chery Ant a pure electric range of 301Km. Although the data on paper does not seem very impressive, it is believed to be more than sufficient for urban commuting. Space performance: The Chery Ant's dimensions are 3200×1670×1550mm, with a wheelbase of 2150mm. It does look very small, but as a three-door, two-seater microcar, this size is actually medium to large within its class. Moreover, it is larger than the Smart Fortwo. Other notes: The Chery Ant eQ1, as the third pure electric microcar under Chery, has been attracting a lot of attention since its launch in 2018.
As a frequent driver of the Ant 400, I can tell you that while it's officially rated for 400 kilometers, the actual range depends on how you use it. For my daily city commute without air conditioning, a single charge can reliably cover 320 to 350 kilometers, which is quite worry-free. However, if driving on highways or using air conditioning, the battery drains faster, potentially reducing the range to 250 to 280 kilometers. I remember one summer trip with my family to the suburbs—running the AC and climbing some hills—where I only got about 260 kilometers before needing to recharge. Overall, it's very practical for urban commuting without constant charging concerns, but don't expect to hit 400 kilometers every time. Regular checks on tire pressure and battery health can help maintain more stable range performance.
From an automotive enthusiast's perspective, the Little Ant 400's actual range doesn't quite live up to the advertised 400 km. In reality, it typically achieves between 250 to 350 km, heavily influenced by driving habits—aggressive acceleration or hard braking can increase energy consumption by about 15%. Battery performance also suffers in extreme temperatures; running AC in summer heat above 40°C can easily reduce range by 10%. It performs well in stop-and-go city traffic, but at highway speeds above 80 km/h, increased wind resistance causes faster range depletion. This car is ideal for daily commutes with good cost-performance, but requires careful charging point planning to avoid being stranded.
