The EV Thread. Fully Electric Vehicles Exclusive Discussion

[roboxx]

Not in Pakistan. So what

[mgalaxy3]

A very small percentage ..

Also Hertz the largest auto rent company in the world just sold a large portion of EV fleet as it’s not profitable and reliable enough

[ifadey]

Please do some research before posting. The reason hertz selling EVs is this

"Hertz’s crash worry is real. Research has found that when people switch power trains, they have about 14% more crashes until they get used to the new power train. This also happens the other way, when people switch from electric (back) to gasoline. There is a different driving style and some people take time to get used to it. Teslas are not just unfamiliar to gasoline drivers, though, they also accelerate like high-end sportscars, which can create more risk."

Reference:

Renting Electric Cars Makes Sense—Why Did Hertz Sell Off Teslas?

[ifadey]

Not in Pakistan. So what

We usually post global EV news here as well

[j_aquil]

Xiaomi SU7: customers line up for test drives until 3 am

Xiaomi partners with BAIC for SU7 production at the new Beijing plant. BAIC’s subsidiary is responsible for SU7’s assembly. Xiaomi’s new plant was completed in June last year. Trial production of the SU7 started in December 2023. In 2024, Xiaomi aims to produce around 100,000 cars based on current levels. Initial orders exceeded 90,000 within 24 hours, likely surpassing 100,000 units after 48 hours.

https://carnewschina.com/2024/03/31/xiaomi-su7-customers-line-up-for-test-drives-til-3-am/

[roboxx]

Vehicle's design is awesome

[ifadey]

Not only design, but the reviews say it drives like Porsche with mid-engine like feeling. The connectivity with the Xiaomi and Apple devices is outclassed. Infotainment system is butter smooth. It looks like they made full of their electronics expertise.

BTW, it's already sold out for the whole year (2024) in China with 100,000 orders.

Check this review

[saad0irfan]

Is It just me or does It looks like the McLaren 720s from the front.

[ifadey]

To me, it looks like Porsche Taycan.

[j_aquil]

I posted this above # 1246 , nice and honest review anyways.

[j_aquil]

You guys are both right about the design similarities

[dr.salmanawan]

Yes but they did a beautiful job nonetheless. The car looks sleek and seems like it would be fun to drive.

And the interior was awe inspiring

[pwuser167550015690]

I honestly wasn't expecting much from Xiaomi but the reception of this car from Chinese sources at least seems very positive. Didn't expect this for the first attempt, regardless of how much their experience is in other segments.

[j_aquil]

Now Available

Quadricycle Cargo Loader
CL-200
4 Wheel Disk Brake
Seat Belts
450kg Load Capacity
Manual / Petrol

Coming Soon

Mini – All Electric
CL-200 EDV

Mini Hatchback
All Electric
Coming Soon

Mini Van
All Electric
Coming Soon

http://www.leoautomobiles.com/index#

[salman_w]

Such a good idea but poor execution. If someone knows the owners tell them to contact me. I professionally design automobiles with a proper qualification for this job.

[pwuser167550015690]

This likely designed to save costs.

[salman_w]

I wouldn't not call it designed at all. I understand the reasoning for the flat angles but it can be done a 100 times better than this.

[j_aquil]

The price of Leo CL- 200 is Rs. 857,000 ex-Lahore

SUZUKI Ravi Pick Up PKR 1,856,000

[j_aquil]

Xiaomi first attempt on car manufacturing and they come up with an excellent product. Apple Spent More than $10 Billion and 10 years On Its EV Car Project Titan ,which is cancelled.

[mgalaxy3]

Brother calm down a bit.

Who knows how long it lasts and how quick it fails, don’t go for initial hype, specially considering how buggy their Xiaomi phones are.

We have no idea how strong the RnD is, what is copied, what is original in it etc.

Originality and self RnD is what they lack and need to improve.