You may feel unfamiliar with Blue Electric Automobile. In fact, it is an independent brand under SERES , mainly producing new energy vehicles. Backed by a large group, it can naturally obtain a lot of shared technologies, which is also the source of Blue Electric Automobile's confidence. Through the gradual coverage of the 3rd and 4th-tier markets, Blue Electric Automobile's current sales volume is about 2,000 units per month. In order to further enhance its competitiveness, the new Blue Electric E5 came into being. The new car is named " Blue Electric E5 PLUS ". The manufacturer positions it as a 100,000-level medium-sized SUV for home use, and it is expected to be released around the Guangzhou Auto Show.
The body size of the Blue Electric E5 PLUS is 4760x1865x1710mm (length, width and height), with a wheelbase of 2785mm, which is consistent with the current Blue Electric E5. It is positioned as a medium-sized SUV and offers 5-seater and 7-seater models to choose from.
The obvious change in the vehicle's appearance comes from the front, which adopts the popular minimalist design concept. Compared with the old Blue Electric E5, the new car has cancelled the air intake grille and used a closed-style facial shape. At the same time, the position of the car logo has also been adjusted upwards, and the embellishment of the through-type light group makes its new energy vehicle characteristics more obvious.
The rear styling is basically the same as the current Blue Electric E5, with no obvious adjustments. The most significant change comes from the different logo on the rear to show the different identity of the vehicle.
The side lines of the new car maintain the smoothness and low-keyness that a car of this level should have. The waistline runs from the headlights to the taillights. The two chrome decorations under the windows and doors enhance the refinement of the body. It is neither unconventional nor unpleasantly forced, but smooth and harmonious in design.
The wheels offer a variety of options depending on the model, and the 19-inch star wheels on the main models are also a key upgrade in appearance.
The interior is the biggest change of the Blue Electric E5 PULS. The new car cancels the dual-screen instrument panel used in the old E5, and uses an independently arranged LCD instrument panel and a large floating central control screen with a size of 15.6 inches. The steering wheel shape has also changed from the previous double-spoke style to a more sporty three-spoke style. The lower part of the T-shaped platform has also undergone significant changes. Since the traditional gear shifting method has been cancelled and replaced with a hand-held gear layout, the area between the driver and the co-driver has been completely redesigned, which not only increases the storage space, but also adds a mobile phone wireless charging panel.
The front row is equipped with 66W wired and 50W wireless dual fast charging, and the central storage box also has air-conditioning vents, which can temporarily refrigerate some drinks.
The new car's center console is wrapped in a large area of soft material, which is a significant improvement over the old model in both visual and tactile aspects. In addition, in terms of interior color matching, in addition to the walnut brown model photographed, an obsidian black color is also available.
The new 15.6-inch FHD floating central control screen is a major improvement on the Blue Electric E5 PLUS. At the same time, the cockpit is equipped with HUAWEI HiCar4.0, which has dual-tone zones, supports continuous commands, and can be seen and spoken, etc. Especially for Huawei mobile phones, it can achieve seamless flow and can directly initiate navigation by shaking.
The car machine has good fluency and sensitivity, the 1920x1080 screen resolution provides a good visual experience, and the UI details also have various "small animations". The overall interface design is very attentive. With the empowerment of SERES, the car machine interaction of Blue Electric E5 PLUS is smoother.
In terms of space layout, the effective space length of the Blue Electric E5 PLUS reaches 3162mm, with a room ratio of 66.4%. According to information provided by the manufacturer, the front leg space is 917mm, the second row leg space is 815mm, and the third row leg space is 715mm.
The soft and comfortable seats are an impressive feature of the Landis E5 PLUS. The manufacturer named them "Soufflé seats". The front seats have 6-way electric adjustment, as well as ventilation and heating functions. The ventilation function is particularly advanced and practical.
In addition to having good legroom, the second-row seats support manual adjustment front and rear, and the seat backs can also support 125° angle adjustment, making it convenient to reduce fatigue during long-term riding.
The overall space of the third row is at mainstream level for a car of this size, but it is indeed more suitable for short-distance temporary rides. At the same time, in terms of details, the second-row seat cushions of the 7-seater model are slightly shorter than those of the 5-seater model. However, the 7-seater model provides users with more choices, so everyone can take what they need.
In addition, by folding down the second and third row seats, the maximum volume of the Blue Electric E5 PLUS can be expanded to 1,694 liters. By folding down only the third row seats, a common trunk space with a depth of 1,188 mm and a volume of 845 liters can be obtained, which can provide sufficient loading capacity for daily commuting or long-distance travel.
When all three rows of seats are opened, the trunk space is 221L, which is enough to accommodate some casual luggage.
Conventional trunk space of 7-seater models (comparison)
5-seater model conventional trunk space
According to previous relevant information, the battery pack of Blue Electric E5 PLUS is a lithium iron carbonate battery provided by Guoxuan High-tech, and the long-range version of the car has a pure electric range of 165km.
Relying on SERES's DE-i super hybrid system, the Blue Electric E5 PLUS is equipped with a 1.5L engine + DHT330 electric motor, with a maximum power of 160Kw and a maximum torque of 330N.m. The data shows that the acceleration time from 0 to 100km/h is 7.8s. This is a mature power system, and we will experience its specific dynamic performance in the subsequent dynamic test drive.
Summarize:
As a pragmatic car that pursues practicality, the positioning of Blue Electric E5 PLUS is clear and definite. Its main competitors in the future market includeKaiyi, Tiggo, etc. With a not-so-high vehicle price, not-so-small interior space, and flexible seat layout, the manufacturer hopes that both middle-aged large families and young small families will be able to love their families and have spare energy to love themselves. Cherish the unity of price and value, and the one that suits you is the best.
