The new energy revolution in the automotive industry is in full swing, and this time, the leader has become Chinese car companies. In today’s Chinese new energy vehicle market, there are significant characteristics: horizontally, various brands and models are flourishing; vertically, the speed of car iteration is getting faster, and the development cycle of some car companies’ new cars has been shortened to months. The speed of sticking to the “ten years to sharpen a sword” in the past mechanical era can no longer keep up with the pace. This is not because companies are not “craftsmen”, but the underlying logic of today’s new energy vehicles is more like an electronic product, it must be better the newer it is. For car companies, the rapid iteration in the electrification era can quickly improve product competitiveness in the short term, and in the long run, it will also increase the cost-effectiveness of their models, benefiting both technology and consumers. Take Lixiang One as an example, after releasing the “not enough volume” poster, Lixiang One officially launched the new C10 today, while the C01, C11, and T03 models also received new upgrades. Each of them has its own highlights, what are the upgrades compared to the old models? The all-new Lixiang C10.
The Zero Run C10 is the first global strategic model under the LEAP 3.0 technology architecture, adopting the typical family-style exterior design language of Zero Run, with a strong sense of technology. This concise and rounded style, as well as similar body size, gives it a high degree of similarity to the C11, with only minor differences in detail. In terms of colors, the new car offers five color options: sky gray, pearl white, glacier blue, tundra gray, and glass green.
The Zero Run C10 features the iconic front face design of Zero Run, with a closed grille that can glow with LED light strip spanning the front face, connecting to the full LED headlights on both sides, widening the visual effect of the front face. The horizontal and vertical dumbbell-style intake grille and line decoration at the bumper add a certain sense of technology to it.
The new car has a typical SUV shape, with a soft waistline and rounded contours, creating a very homely visual effect. The bright black windows and hidden door handles also add a certain sense of fashion. Positioned as a mid-size pure electric SUV, the new car measures 4739/1900/1680mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2825mm.
The overall rear styling of the new car is steady and orderly. The shark fin antenna on the top and the rear wing integrated with the high-mounted brake light also enhance the visual hierarchy of the rear to a certain extent.
In terms of details, the significant difference of the Zero C11 lies in the use of slender and stylish LED tail lights, which greatly enhance recognition when lit.
The interior of the Zero Run C10 adopts the traditional Zero Run family layout design, with a T-shaped central control console and a sliding armrest island design, combined with a LCD instrument panel and a large central screen. The new car offers two interior colors to choose from: Chi Xia Orange and Xing Yuan Purple. In terms of materials, a large amount of leather, soft plastic decorative panels and other materials are used to enhance the texture, and the cabin is coated with a large amount of water-based environmentally friendly adhesive. The 256-color multi-mode music rhythm atmosphere light also effectively enhances the cabin atmosphere.
The new car is equipped with a Zero Run Clover central integrated electronic electrical architecture, the center console is equipped with a suspended 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, and a 14.6-inch central control touch screen with a resolution of 2.5K. The car’s system introduces the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 smart cockpit, the all-new Leapmotor OS UI interface has been upgraded to focus on the interactive interface, and supports 3D immersive operation in scene scenarios, allowing for more intuitive functional operation and support for phone or watch interconnection. In addition, it is also equipped with Face ID facial recognition adaptation, and can achieve non-contact OTA upgrades.
Thanks to hardware upgrades, the new car can now synchronize multiple scene modes, including rest, camping, guard, sentinel, and custom modes.
In terms of intelligent assisted driving, the Zero Run C10 is equipped with 30 intelligent driving sensors + 254Tops computing power, which can achieve 30 driving assistance functions, such as HWA high-speed assisted driving system, NAC navigation assisted cruise, NAP high-speed intelligent navigation assistance, TJP congestion automatic driving assistance, ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, LCC lane centering, ALC automatic lane change assistance, ICA intelligent cruise assistance, TJA traffic congestion assistance, ATC adaptive curve cruise, IHBC automatic switching between high and low beams, and front vehicle start reminder, etc.
The new car seats have a great sitting feeling due to the multiple human engineering models. The seats have integrated suspended headrests. Both the driver and passenger seats are electrically adjustable and equipped with ventilation and heating functions. In addition, the backrest of the front seats can be laid flat up to 170°, and the headrests are also removable.
The new car has a 2.1㎡ panoramic sunroof, with a lighting area of 1.06㎡, and is equipped with electric sunshades, rear privacy glass, and other comfort features.
The official announcement from Zero Run states that the utilization rate of the C10’s interior space is 66.8%. This is also evident in its second-row space, with a maximum legroom of 1050mm and a second-row seat cushion length of 514mm. The backrest of the rear seat can also be adjusted in two positions. The seating experience in the second row is not significantly different from the front row.
In terms of power, the new car has pure electric and extended-range dual power forms. The powertrain of the Zero Run C10 is composed of CTC 2.0 battery chassis integration technology and self-developed high-performance oil-cooled electric drive. The oil-cooled electric drive has a total output power of 170kW, torque of 320N·m, maximum efficiency of 94.5%, and comprehensive efficiency of ≥88%.
The new car features front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. All-new Zeekr C11
The all-new Zero Run C11 emphasizes sportiness compared to the C10. Its appearance remains consistent with the 2023 model, adopting a futuristic and avant-garde design style. There are no significant changes in detail, but the brightness of the headlights has been upgraded, and a new Songlan gray exterior color has been added.
In the design style of “digital surface”, the new car has a simple and clear front end shape, a family-style closed grille with layered matrix headlights, and a strong recognition. The bumper is designed in a cross style, with triangular shapes on both sides, and a black grille with AGS active air intake function at the bottom, the visual effect is very sporty.
From the side, the new car features a curved three-dimensional waistline design, with frameless doors, a floating roof, and hidden door handles, outlining the car’s figure. In terms of body size, the new Zero Run C11 measures 4780/1905/1675mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2930mm, consistent with the old model.
The rear of the car features a lot of horizontal soft lines, with a narrow top and a wide bottom. The bottom bumper is wrapped in a large black protective plate, giving a stable feeling. The taillights are designed to be continuous, with the width indicator lights using a combination of rounded rectangles and horizontal lines, giving a strong sense of design.
The cockpit has a strong high-tech atmosphere, with a three large screens on the central control panel, including a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch central control screen, and a 10.25-inch entertainment screen specifically designed for the co-driver. In terms of cabin materials, the new car uses a large area of leather + suede covering, and adds a new camel brown interior color.
The new car is equipped with a brand new Cloverleaf central integrated electronic and electrical architecture, and the fourth-generation cockpit platform powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295AI intelligent cabin chip has officially been installed. The new generation LEAP OS operating system has also been upgraded, with changes to the UI interface and the addition of a new generation voice assistant. In addition, the car is also equipped with facial recognition automatic adaptation function, which can achieve functions such as automatic recognition of exterior mirrors, seat memory, and driving modes.
The new car is equipped with Leapmotor Pilot, which includes 30 intelligent perception hardware + Orin X chip + 5G communication + high-precision map for intelligent driving. It can achieve 24 driving assistance functions, including high-speed intelligent navigation assistance, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, narrow lane assistance, adaptive curve cruise control system, traffic jam assistance, automatic parking system, etc.
The front seats of the actual shooting model adopt an integrated suspended headrest, which provides better comfort and safety for the occupants’ heads. The actual shooting model is covered with Nappa leather and imported suede material, ensuring a luxurious visual effect while maintaining a high-end feel. In terms of functionality, the driver’s seat has 6-way power adjustment, the passenger seat has 4-way power adjustment, the driver’s seat has seat memory and welcome function, and both front seats have massage function.
The rear seats are not lower than the front seats, maintaining a wide and solid design. The seat cushion is also comfortable to sit on.
The new car is equipped with a 14932c㎡ panoramic sunroof, with a 99.5% UV isolation rate, bringing better lighting and comfort to the interior.
The tailgate supports 6 opening and closing methods. The luggage compartment space performs well, no need to worry. After folding down the rear seats, the interior storage volume can be greatly expanded, enough to support a high-intensity long-distance trip for two people.
In terms of power, the Zero C11 has two energy forms: pure electric and extended range. The pure electric model uses two electric motors for four-wheel drive and one electric motor for rear-wheel drive. The maximum power of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is 400kW, with a peak torque of 720Nm, and an NEDC range of 550km. The maximum power of the single-motor rear-wheel drive model is 200kW, with a peak torque of 360Nm, and an NEDC range of up to 610km.
The extended range version is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 96kW, a rear-mounted motor with a peak power of 200kW, and a 43.74kWh battery pack. It can achieve a pure electric range of up to 285km under CLTC conditions, with a fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km, and an electric consumption of 19.7kWh per 100km under WLTC conditions, with a comprehensive range of 1024km under CLTC. It also supports external discharge with a rated power of 3.3kW.
In terms of chassis suspension, the new car uses front double wishbone + rear five-link independent suspension combination, with the pure electric model adding LSD variable damping shock absorbers. The all-new Zeorun C01.
The all-new Zero Run C01 features a simple exterior design with smooth lines and a low coefficient of drag. The integrated headlight design extends the visual width of the vehicle. There are no differences from the 2023 model, only the addition of the Songlan Grey color.
The new car still retains the traditional cigar-shaped body lines of a luxury car, with a sleek body design and hidden door handles that not only provide a beautiful appearance but also further reduce wind resistance. In terms of size, the overall length and height of the new Zero Run C01 are 5050/1902/1509mm, with a wheelbase of 2930mm, making it a standard midsize sedan.
The car’s rear design is classic and streamlined, with tail lights that echo the family’s signature style, creating a cohesive look with the headlights.
The new car interior has a tech-savvy and minimalist vibe, with the addition of the new color combination of reef gray and camel brown enhancing the overall quality. The new car is equipped with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel and a 10.25-inch co-driver entertainment screen, as well as an upgraded 14.6-inch 2K resolution central control screen.
The new car upgrades the Zero Run central integrated electronic electrical architecture, integrating the cockpit domain, intelligent driving domain, power domain, and vehicle body domain. The latest generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 smart platform is officially installed, with NPU computing power reaching 30TOPS. The central control screen is equipped with LEAP OS 4.0 operating system, which can realize a dual-screen system and has Face ID face recognition adaptive system, intelligent terminal interconnection and other functions.
In terms of intelligent driving, the new car is equipped with Leapmotor Pilot integrated intelligent driving solution, with the support of 22 high-precision perception hardware. The new car supports ICA intelligent cruise assist, ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, ATC adaptive curve cruise, LCC lane centering, SDIS narrow lane assist system, APA intelligent parking, and 18 other intelligent driving assistance functions.
The new car is equipped with the same ergonomic integrated seats as the old model. The front seats have heating/ventilation and 6 massage modes. The rear seats have 319mm of legroom and a flat floor design, with heating function.
The new car’s panoramic glass has a total area of 1.84㎡, with a projection area of 0.91㎡. It uses double-layer laminated glass + Low-E glass, with a heat insulation rate of <15%, visible light transmittance of 2.5%±2%, and blocking 99.9% of ultraviolet rays.
The new car offers a choice of pure electric and extended range dual power. The pure electric model has a power layout of single motor rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive. The single motor has a maximum power of 200kW and a maximum torque of 360N.m, while the dual motor has a maximum power of 400kW and a maximum torque of 720N.m. The rear-wheel drive extended range version can achieve a CLTC condition range of 717km.
The extended-range model uses a variable architecture oil-cooled electric drive unit with a maximum power of 70kW and a maximum motor power of 200kW, with a maximum speed of 16000rpm, and a total efficiency of ≥94.6%, and a CLTC comprehensive efficiency of ≥88.5%. The 43.7kWh battery version has a pure electric range of 316km and a comprehensive range of 1276km; the 30.1kWh battery version has a pure electric range of 216km and a comprehensive range of 1176km.
The new car has front double wishbone independent suspension + rear five-link independent suspension in terms of chassis. The all-new Zero Run T03.
The LINGPAO T03 is positioned as a pure electric micro car, featuring a small and agile design. The new T03 has no significant changes compared to the old model in appearance, but adds the “spring bud green” color option.
The new car still has the iconic oval headlights, combined with a curved front end, making the front face look cute and adorable.
The charging port is still located here, but now there are upgraded standard fast and slow charging interfaces to improve usability. The internet uses a fully enclosed design.
The Zero T03 adopts a five-door, four-seat body structure, with short front and rear overhangs, which is more conducive to creating space and gives the car a more substantial feel than typical microcars. The dimensions of the new car are 3620/1652/1592mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2400mm, which remains consistent with the previous model.
The new LINGPAI T03 has a simple rear design with a heavy and sporty look, featuring new multi-spoke 15-inch aluminum wheels. The round and split design of the taillights complements the front end style.
The new Zero Run T03 has not changed much in the interior, but adds a new Moon Shadow Gray interior color. The new car features a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, equipped with a suspended 8-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central control screen. In addition, the new model has redesigned the open central channel, replaced the front console with a new design, and improved storage and front row convenience.
Although the central control screen is not large, it can still achieve functions such as navigation, car networking, whole vehicle OTA upgrade, and supports in-car WiFi, as well as remote control functions based on 4G wireless communication for mobile APP, such as one-key car search, battery preheating, and air conditioning temperature adjustment. The entry-level model is equipped with a reversing image function.
In terms of configuration, the 310/403 Comfort Edition comes standard with cruise control, while the 403 Comfort Edition comes standard with body stability system, hill start assist, and automatic parking.
The all-new T03 seats have been completely upgraded, with 14 optimizations including cushion length, cushion angle, backrest angle, thickness, and filling hardness. The 403 Comfort Edition we shot comes standard with 6-way manual adjustment for the driver’s seat height, front and back, and backrest angle.
The all-new Lixiang T03 is equipped with an integrated electric drive unit developed by Lixiang, with a system operating efficiency of 92.6% and a maximum motor power of 80KW. In terms of the battery, the 200 Light Edition of the all-new Lixiang T03 provides a range of 200 kilometers under CLTC conditions, the 310 Comfort Edition model has a range of 310km under CLTC conditions, and the 403 Comfort Edition has a range of 403km under CLTC conditions.
In terms of chassis, the new car uses front MacPherson independent suspension + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension.