How many kilometers can the Ant run?
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Chery Ant has a range of 301KM. As a micro pure electric model, it is also equipped with fast charging function. Under normal temperature conditions, it takes 30-50 minutes to charge from 30% to 80% with fast charging, and it uses 6.6kW slow charging. The introduction of Chery Ant is as follows: 1. Body structure: The body frame is made of aluminum alloy, while the body panels are all made of composite materials. 2. Configuration: The configuration includes electronic handbrake, wireless phone charging, automatic parking, voice assistant, LCD dashboard, and other new features. The overall layout of the LCD dashboard has been improved compared to the older models, with more organized information display, and the central content can be customized.
I originally bought the Little Ant mainly for its energy efficiency and convenience as a commuter car. My model is rated for 408 kilometers on a full charge, but in reality, with stop-and-go city traffic, air conditioning, and music, it barely makes it past 300 kilometers. Once, I deliberately tested its limits on good suburban roads, driving slowly without air conditioning and only using the audio system, and it surprisingly ran over 380 kilometers, which was quite a shock. However, in winter when it gets cold, the range drops significantly, especially with the heater on, reducing it by about 30%. I recommend charging when it's around 250 kilometers left, just like charging a phone halfway, to extend the battery life and have peace of mind. Long trips are definitely anxiety-inducing, but it's sufficient for city cruising.
I run logistics and drive the Little Ant almost every day to transport small parcels. The biggest advantage of this car is its agility - it can easily navigate through narrow alleys. The range really depends on driving style: when empty and not accelerating aggressively, I can get a solid 340 km on a full charge. But when fully loaded and in a hurry with heavy throttle, the range drops to around 250 km. It's more energy-efficient on national highways than in urban areas, with 70 km/h being the most economical speed. Winter heating consumes power quickly - below zero temperatures reduce range by about 50 km. Highway driving is even more power-hungry: at 110 km/h with AC on, the range is less than 200 km, requiring frequent charging at service areas. In my line of work, I need to charge twice a day, but it's sufficient for handling small parcel deliveries.
The Little Ant's range varies between old and new models. The newer Sweet Pink version uses a 40 kWh battery, rated for 301 km but actually around 260 km. The more expensive Semi-Sweet 408 version has a larger battery and can exceed 350 km if driven carefully. The older model with a 30 kWh battery was rated for 251 km, but after a few years, it typically drops to around 180 km. Money-saving tips: Lowering the AC by 1 degree can add 8 km to your range; one hard brake uses enough power to listen to two songs; speeds over 80 km/h drastically increase wind resistance and power consumption. Frequent highway drivers should note service areas, as driving at 120 km/h reduces range by 40%. Parking underground in winter saves more power than parking outdoors.
