How many kilometers can the BAIC New Energy EU5 run?
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The BAIC New Energy EU5 R500 model can run 416 kilometers, and the R600 model can run 501 kilometers. Taking the 2020 BAIC New Energy EU5 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4650mm, width 1820mm, height 1510mm, wheelbase 2670mm, and body weight 1640kg. The 2020 BAIC New Energy EU5 features a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension, with a front-wheel drive system, a single-speed electric vehicle transmission, a ternary lithium battery type, and single-motor drive.
I've driven the EU5 in the north for two years. In summer, it can easily cover around 380 kilometers, but in winter when temperatures drop below minus ten degrees Celsius, the range decreases to just over 300 kilometers. The air conditioning consumes a lot of power, so I learned to turn on the seat heaters first. For charging, fast charging can reach 80% in about 40 minutes, while slow charging overnight in the neighborhood fills it up completely. Now, I make it a habit to look for charging stations when the battery drops below 30%, as running out of power midway is the worst fear for an electric vehicle. It's perfectly sufficient for daily commutes, but for long trips, I always check the charging station locations along the route in advance.
Before purchasing the EU5, I did thorough research. The official range of 501 kilometers for that version is based on the NEDC standard, but in real-world driving, it's about 70-80% of that. City driving is the most energy-efficient, maintaining a steady 60 km/h can get you just over 400 kilometers. On the highway at 110 km/h, the range drops to just over 300 kilometers. A fully loaded trunk noticeably increases energy consumption, and rainy weather can add about 5% more energy usage. From personal experience, using the eco mode can extend the range by about 10%, but the acceleration does feel sluggish. The car's battery pack comes with an 8-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty, and if the degradation exceeds 20%, you can get a free replacement.
