Occupying the "C position" of the pure electric vehicle market, can this Geometry C do it?

For a long time, people’s impression of pure electric vehicles has remained at the level of “difficult to charge, short battery life, and poor driving experience”. During that period, the biggest motivation for buying a pure electric vehicle was a green card that could be obtained without the need for a lottery or lotteries.

However, as the models themselves continue to evolve and the cruising range increases, for individual models, even without that green card, they can impress some consumers with their own product capabilities. The best example is Tesla.

After experiencing the days of brutal growth in the past, many potential stocks have been born in the pure electric models of the independent brand camp, and today’s protagonist is the Geometry C from Geometry Automobile. is one of them.

Where can I not? Just choose C?

I remember when I was still in school, there was a saying "If you don't know the answer, choose C". But this has always been a casual joke. It wasn’t until August this year, when Geometry, a mid-to-high-end pure electric brand under Geely Automobile, launched Geometry C that I discovered that blind selection of C also applies when buying a car. Geometry C is the second product of the Geometry brand, and it is also the first SUV product. With the popularity of talent shows in recent years, the simple letter C has also been given the meaning of "C-position debut". Is the same thing happening to Geometry C?

As the second model of the Geometry brand, the exterior styling of the Geometry C adopts the family-style design language of a multi-dimensional flowing life form. However, its front bumper shape is not as sharp as the Geometry A, and is more suitable for the style of an SUV. . Geometry C is also equipped with an active front grille with spoiler air curtains on both sides of the grille, helping the vehicle achieve an ultra-low wind resistance of 0.27cd.

The long and narrow LED headlights are very dynamic and are composed of 80 LED light sources inside. In addition to the daytime running lights above, there are three "wings" at the eyebrows, and the charging breathing light function is integrated.

The suspended roof and fastback design are the most popular elements at the moment, and Geometric C will naturally not be missed. The two characteristic lines on the side of the car are impressive, flowing and full of power.

The fender of Geometry C is also marked with the nameplate of e600, which also means that the model I test drove this time is a high-end version with a NEDC mileage of 550km. In addition, Geometry C also provides an entry-level model with a cruising range of 400km.

Looking at the wheels, there is a fluorescent green brake caliper hidden behind the tomahawk wheel hub equipped on Geometry C, which also reveals some of Geometry Car’s little thoughts. You know, the last time I saw brake calipers with the same color scheme was on the Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid.

Open the door. Compared with the slightly conservative exterior design, the interior of Geometry C can be said to be quite radical. Many geometric design elements are added to the simple center console, which is quite effective in creating a sense of technology.

The shape of the double-spoke steering wheel is also sci-fi, and it also provides a good grip, and the buttons in the three-nine o'clock area are also clear. The 5-inch full LCD instrument is not large in size, but without the interference of those fancy animations, the information is clearer and easier to read.

It is a small pity that the 12.3-inch central control screen does not support CarPlay. Fortunately, the original factory comes with online navigation, voice recognition and its own APP, which can meet most daily use needs. It is worth mentioning that it also comes with 540° panoramic viewing.

The knob-type shift lever made of high-gloss material forms a strong material contrast with the surrounding matte texture of the central control. However, the touch button area on the front is somewhat too design-oriented, and the lack of physical feedback settings sacrifices a certain amount of practicality.

Moving smoothly? Is the most correct way to open it

After fastening the seat belt and turning the shift knob to D, this test drive was accompanied by Geometry C The process can be considered officially started.

On Geometry C, three driving modes are provided including ECO+, ECO and SPORT. Among them, ECO mode is closer to what we call NORMAL mode every day. In this mode, the vehicle's power output is smoother and more suitable for daily travel.

In SPORT mode, Geometry C will not be stingy with its power. The moment you step on the floor oil, you will feel a pushing feeling, which is the power response that people criticize in other pure electric vehicles. Hysteresis does not appear on geometry C. Although the 7-second acceleration result brought by the power parameters of 150kW/310N·m may not seem that exciting, the characteristic of the motor is that it is very powerful in the early stage and gradually weakens in the later stage. Therefore, at medium and low speeds, the pushing feeling under full fuel condition is enough for the co-pilot passenger to grasp the armrest.

Geometry C provides a three-speed adjustable kinetic energy recovery system. The intervention process is not abrupt, but in terms of driving habits, the braking force of the weakest gear is almost the same as, or even slightly higher than that of gasoline. When the car is coasting, the deceleration G value of the medium and strongest gears will be higher.

Therefore, in the latter two modes, in order to make the vehicle drive more smoothly, certain requirements are placed on the strength of the right foot.

In terms of energy-saving performance, Geometry C has also done a lot of work, including reducing vehicle weight, equipped with Bosch IBOOSTER energy recovery system, and redesigned the sliding resistance, including calipers, bearings, and drive shafts. The drag force has been optimized in other aspects, which can effectively reduce the impact on endurance.

The overall setting of Geometry C’s chassis performance is focused on comfort. When cruising at high speeds and driving on urban roads, the chassis can give the driver a more “ground-hugging” driving experience when facing large ups and downs or bumps. Road sections can be resolved very well. However, the softer suspension also makes the body roll less calm, and you can feel the nodding movement of the front of the car by slightly increasing the braking force. Of course, we cannot require it from the perspective of a performance car. After all, it is more important to consider the comfort performance of more consumers in complex daily use environments.

The steering feel must be praised. The light feel will not make people feel irritated, the uniform damping has a high-end feel, and the steering position is also controlled within a small range. It's not very precise, but it can give you direct steering feedback, allowing you to clearly feel the movement of the front of the car, adding to the sense of communication between the driver and the chassis. Geometry C's noise performance is relatively good in medium and high-speed ranges. Wind noise and road noise are controlled within a reasonable range, and front and rear passengers can chat softly.

In addition, the L2+ intelligent driving assistance system on Geometry C can realize the functions of following the vehicle in front and starting and stopping the vehicle in the 0-150km/h speed range. The active safety configuration is also comprehensive, with FCW forward collision warning + AEB automatic emergency braking system, ICC intelligent pilot system, LKA + LDW lane assist system, BSD blind spot monitoring system and other functions all equipped.

For pure electric vehicles? Battery life is always the top priority

Question, for modern people, which icons are most likely to cause anxiety when they appear?

Well, there is no WiFi signal. What is more important is the low battery prompt that appears in the upper right corner of your phone. For many people, they almost dare not go out if their mobile phone battery is less than 90%.

So, in order to alleviate people’s concerns about cruising range when traveling, Geometry Auto hopes to resolve them one by one through its series of combined skills.

The longer battery life of Geometry C first benefits from a larger battery pack. The high-end version of Geometry C is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 70kWh, which is 8 kilowatt hours more than Geometry A (61.9kWh), and the increase is more than 10%. It is equipped with the new 523 battery cell, which is not only relatively safe, but the energy density of the battery system has also reached 183wh/kg, which is close to the data of some NCM811 battery cells.

With open source, of course, we also need to reduce expenditures. Regarding energy-saving performance, Geometry C has also done a lot of work, including reducing vehicle weight, equipped with Bosch iBOOSTER energy recovery system, and redesigned the sliding resistance, and carried out drag force reduction in calipers, bearings, drive shafts, etc. Optimization can effectively reduce the impact on battery life.

Written at the end

It is undeniable that the development momentum of pure electric vehicles has been strong due to policy tilt and the influence of many factors. Many traditional car companies and emerging car companies Pure electric vehicle products with different characteristics have been launched one after another. Among them, Geometry C has also received a lot of attention. In terms of basic items such as powertrain, driving quality, and ride experience, Geometry C has shown a very high degree of completion. In terms of exterior styling, interior design, etc., it has attracted more consumers through unique designs.

It’s just that in order to break the embarrassment of being popular but not popular like Geometry A, Geometry C will probably take a little effort.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.