Zhiji Auto recently launched SAIC's self-developed "Star" super-extended-range technology, officially entering the extended-range market.
SAIC Motor President and Zhiji Auto Chairman Jia Jianxu (third from left); SAIC Motor Vice President and Zhiji Auto CEO Jiang Jun (third from right); CATL Domestic Passenger Vehicle Division and Commercial Vehicle Division CTO Gao Huan (second from left) attended the press conference.
Zhiji Auto and CATL have jointly developed the "Super Xiaoyao MAX Battery," the industry's largest 66kWh 800V extended-range battery specifically designed for mass-produced vehicles. This battery boasts a CLTC pure electric range exceeding 450 kilometers, enough for a week's commute on a single charge. The 800V ultra-fast charging platform boasts a peak charging power of 268kW, replenishing 310 kilometers of range in 15 minutes.
Leveraging SAIC's proprietary technology, the Stellar Super Range Extender is equipped with the Zephyr 1.5T extended-range, ultra-efficient golden engine, optimizing thermal efficiency in all scenarios. This reduces fuel consumption to less than 5.5L/100km for a mid-to-large-sized extended-range SUV, achieving a 35% reduction in combined fuel and electricity consumption of 2.07L/100km. Its AI energy management system intelligently allocates power, achieving an exceptional 1,500km range. Zhiji Auto emphasizes that the entire journey is an electric vehicle experience.
In terms of power, even with a battery charge as low as 16%, the discharge power still reaches 275.5kW. The system's reserve power covers 100% of the electric axle power, allowing for overtaking and acceleration that surpasses its peers, saying goodbye to "nothing but roaring." Through full-process NVH optimization and ERNC active noise reduction technology, idling noise is controlled within 36dB, and the range extender's intervention in starting the engine is imperceptible, providing a library-level quiet experience.
In terms of cost, the pure electric mode for urban commuting costs as low as about 5 cents per kilometer, and the fuel consumption when the battery is low on long-distance travel is as low as 5.32L/100km, greatly reducing the cost of using the vehicle.
This 66kWh extended-range battery pack integrates Zhiji's self-developed complete architecture with CATL's high-safety cells, alleviating user concerns about battery safety. Furthermore, to address the pain points of winter driving in northern China, a low-temperature driving mode is implemented, rapidly warming the battery from -10°C and maintaining its optimal state at 20°C at -20°C, addressing issues such as slow or inability to charge.
It is reported that the new generation Zhiji LS6 equipped with "Star" super-range extension technology will make its global debut on August 15, and the luxury flagship model Zhiji LS9 is scheduled to meet users in the fourth quarter. They will redefine the value standards of the mid-to-high-end new energy market and create a new category of electric vehicles with built-in supercharging piles.
