Looking back at the beginning of 2024, BYD stirred the pot, Gahe surrendered, and the industry has entered a fierce elimination phase; the debut of Ideal MEGA failed, while WENJIE's sales kept pressing forward, NIO announced a full range of updates, and the new forces continue their "attack and defense" strategies; and our new player Xiaomi achieved initial success, judging from their substantial sales figures, it seems they have already secured a seat at the table.
As major automotive brands begin to review the results of the first quarter, Lu Master's 2024 Q1 Quarterly Report on New Energy Vehicles has also been released on schedule. This quarterly report includes two lists: the New Energy Vehicle Infotainment Smoothness Ranking and the New Energy Vehicle Intelligence Ranking. Its aim is to provide consumers with the most valuable reference for infotainment stability testing rankings and overall intelligence scores. Now, let's take a closer look at the detailed data of each list.
01 New Energy Vehicle Infotainment Smoothness Ranking
According to the rankings, in this quarter's in-car system smoothness test, the NIO ES6 takes the top spot with a total score of 259.6 points, leading by a wide margin among the 10 tested vehicles. It outpaces the second-place Ideal L7 Air by nearly 20 points and surpasses the trailing Xiaopeng X9 by almost 100 points.
Reportedly, the NIO ES6 is equipped with the PIVOT OS in-car intelligent system, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The tested in-car system version is NETA OS V1.8.2.
During the test, the in-car response speed of the NIO ES6 was remarkably fast, with overall smooth operation. It achieved an average response delay of 169.24ms, an average completion delay of 676.24ms, and a system reboot time of 38.05s. Although it didn't score the highest in each category, its strength lies in its balanced performance, offering users a consistently good experience overall.
The Ideal L7 Air, powered by the Snapdragon 8155 chipset, takes the second spot on the list. Its in-car intelligent system, the Ideal Smart Space SS Pro, runs on version V5.0.4.
In the average response latency test, the Ideal L7 Air tops the charts with an impressive score of 157.18ms, securing the first position in this category. However, its average completion latency lags behind a bit at 741.29ms, placing it in the middle among the ten test vehicles. When it comes to the reboot time of the infotainment system, the Ideal L7 Air falls on the lengthier side, clocking in at 63.52 seconds, landing it second from the bottom in this specific metric.
When the automotive industry is buzzing with the trend of switching to the "Snapdragon 8295" chip, both the Jikey 007 and NIO ET5T have shown impressive performance in car infotainment systems, with their user experience appearing quite similar in terms of ratings.
However, for Xiaopeng, another representative of the new forces in the automotive sector, the performance of its vehicle models' infotainment systems seems a bit lacking, particularly the Xiaopeng X9, which just hit the market in the first quarter. Its performance in terms of infotainment responsiveness and operational stability appears to be relatively poor. Tests have shown that its average response time is 526.25ms (ranked 9th), with an average response time standard deviation of 53.98ms (ranked 10th), and the infotainment system reboot time is 58.08s (ranked 8th).
Additionally, it's worth noting that during the test, the Zhiji LS6 encountered three instances of system crashes, where the screen became unresponsive to touch inputs. This model was the only one among those tested to experience such issues with the infotainment system.
02 New Energy Vehicle Smart Ranking
In the realm of AI integration, AITO has once again solidified its top position. Boosted by the Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Cockpit 3.0 and HUAWEI ADS 2.0, the performance of AITO's new M7 remains impressive, clinching the top spot with a smart score of 667.2, securing its position as the Q1 champion. Particularly noteworthy is its outstanding performance in IoT and parking scenarios, where it scored 68.8 and 61.7 points respectively, claiming the first place in both categories.
In terms of connectivity, the new WENJIE M7 Smart Drive Edition comes equipped with HarmonyOS 3.0, bringing comprehensive optimizations to the interactive experience compared to its predecessors. The vehicle not only supports the interconnection of household devices such as lights, air conditioners, and purifiers but also enables users to remotely control the vehicle through a mobile app or smartwatch, making its ecosystem quite robust. The addition of the Super Desktop feature allows for convenient control of multiple devices, and HarmonyOS 3 users can seamlessly transfer navigation, games, and streaming content from their Huawei smartphones to the car's infotainment system with just a tap.
On the parking front, leveraging multi-sensor fusion perception capabilities, the new WENJIE M7 Smart Drive Edition boasts intelligent parking capabilities where parking becomes visible and accessible. It supports valet parking in parking lots and parking in narrow spaces. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with original floor recognition technology, enabling precise identification of parking spaces and transmitting parking information to the owner's app, which is particularly user-friendly for those who tend to forget where they parked.
The second highest scorer in the overall intelligence ranking remains the 2024 edition of the Xiaopeng G9 650 Max, with a score of 664.8 points. This further underscores Xiaopeng Motors' significant competitiveness in the realm of intelligence. Despite facing a plethora of iterative models from competitors, Xiaopeng maintains its edge. Zooming into specific scenarios, the Xiaopeng G9 excels most notably in the realm of intelligent care, securing the top spot with a score of 67.9 points in this particular category.
In terms of item detection reminders, the 2024 model of the Xiaopeng G9 is not only equipped with rear-row forgotten reminder function, but also capable of detecting and reminding whether items such as mobile phones, keys, etc., are forgotten, as well as whether the doors, front hood, and charging port are closed, which is very thoughtful.
As for the scene modes, the 2024 model of the Xiaopeng G9 mainly offers two modes: "Makeup Space" and "Cinema Mode," both of which are customizable. The "Makeup Space" is specifically designed for the co-driver. There is a large-sized makeup mirror measuring 200mm x 87mm on the co-driver's sun visor, surrounded by a ring of adjustable color temperature and brightness LED lights. The "Makeup Space" comes with co-driver memory seat function in this mode, making it convenient to find the right makeup position every time. Additionally, the co-driver screen will also feature makeup videos of different styles from Bilibili's beauty creators. Furthermore, the 2024 model of the Xiaopeng G9 also introduces Cinema Mode, where users can enjoy watching dramas and movies while experiencing seat vibrations, displacement, massage, and more.
The NIO ES7 2024 model with a 100kWh battery, ranking third in overall intelligence, scores 659.8 points. Its standout advantage lies in charging, largely attributed to NIO's well-established charging network.
Compared to the extended-range power of Xpeng and the charging system of Xiaopeng, NIO has been walking on two legs since its inception - battery swapping and charging, and has deeply impressed people with its "hotpot-style" service image in the automotive industry. It is precisely with this outstanding advantage that the NIO ES7 successfully ranks third on the list. However, in the other six scenarios, its performance is inferior to the WENJIE's new M7 and Xiaopeng G9, making it a typical "specialist" in some aspects.
Furthermore, it's worth mentioning that, apart from the trailing Hao Bo GT, traditional automakers are nearly absent from the quarterly rankings. As intelligence becomes the prevailing trend, sustaining a vehicle's competitiveness over the long term will require a significant focus on enhancing its intelligence capabilities.
