Conclusion

1. Powerful: The Changan Benben E-Star is equipped with a 55kW motor that delivers a maximum torque of 170 N·m, the highest among the four compared models. In daily driving, high-speed overtaking, and climbing, the power output remains smooth and strong. Pressing the accelerator deeply provides an immediate power response, fully meeting driving needs.
2. Excellent motor power and torque parameters: The Benben E-Star is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a maximum power of 55kW and a peak torque of 170N·m. Such power parameters enable the vehicle to output strong power during start-up and acceleration, providing a foundation for sensitive power response.
3. It has excellent range performance, offering three range versions of 210km, 301km, and 310km under CLTC conditions, supporting fast charging (30%-80% charge in about 30 minutes) and home slow charging (220V power supply in about 12 hours), fully charged to meet 5 days of commuting per week, and the high-speed range attenuation is within a reasonable range.
4. The driving experience is excellent, with precise steering wheel control, minimal play, flexible lane changes and turns, making it easy for novice drivers to adapt. During driving, the vehicle body has strong stability, with minimal shaking on bumpy roads, and overall good driving quality, suitable for people with different levels of driving experience.

1. Interior Materials: Hard plastic is used in frequently touched areas such as the of the interior door panels and the edges of the center console. The tactile feel is hard and rough, and there is a significant gap in terms of user experience and visual sophistication compared to soft-wrapped materials.
2. When the noise control vehicle is traveling at speeds above 60 km/h, wind noise clearly enters the vehicle interior, affecting quietness; when passing over unpaved roads, tire noise is significant, and can still be clearly heard even with the windows closed, impacting ride comfort.
3. Vehicle configuration: Low-end models are not equipped with a reversing camera, so novice drivers need to install one additionally when reversing; the central control screen has a slow response speed, and occasional lag occurs during operation, affecting the smoothness of function use.
4. Riding Experience: The rear seat cushioning is on the firm side, and passengers are prone to experience lower back pain after sitting for more than 2 hours; the adjustment range of the air conditioning outlet is limited, and rear passengers are likely to feel insufficient wind force, resulting in slow cooling or heating.

Basic Information

Competitor Comparison

1. Disadvantage in large space: The body size and wheelbase are the smallest among the four models, lagging behind Nano 01, Wuling Bingo, and Seagull across the board.
2. The total motor power performance is moderate: it is on par with that of the Seagull, lower than the power-leading Nammi 01, but significantly higher than the lowest-power Wuling Bingo.
3. The total torque advantage of the electric motor is prominent: the torque value is the highest among the four models, which is its core power highlight and leads all other competing products.
4. Safety configuration is practical and sufficient: its configuration richness is not as high as that of Seagull, but it is more comprehensive than the basic configuration of Wuling Bingo, and is comparable to the core safety configuration level of Nano 01.

Data source: DCAR

Authentic Reviews

Positive review

Full of energy

Quick overtaking, no need to worry when going uphill

1. "The vehicle has ample power reserve, with sensitive power response and smooth acceleration during daily driving or high-speed overtaking."

2. "When you press the accelerator deeply, you can clearly feel the strong power output. There's no need to worry about insufficient power when overtaking or climbing hills, giving you full confidence in driving."

Excellent overall space

The layout is practical and adapts to basic needs

1. "The overall interior space of the vehicle is reasonably designed, with ample headroom and legroom in the front row, so even a person 185cm tall can sit without feeling cramped."

2. "The trunk volume performs impressively, allowing for stress-free storage of luggage during daily shopping and short trips, meeting the needs of family use."

Excellent battery life performance

Wide mileage coverage and flexible energy replenishment methods

1. "Under full charge, the actual driving range can meet the needs of daily commuting, and there is no need for frequent recharging during a 5-day workweek."

2. "When driving at high speed, the range degradation is within a reasonable range. For long-distance travel, plan your energy replenishment points well, and there's no need to be overly anxious about range."

Good driving experience

Precise and stable operation, easy to use

1. "The steering wheel has precise steering, minimal play, and is flexible to operate when changing lanes or turning, allowing even novice drivers to quickly adapt."

2. "During driving, the vehicle body has strong stability. When encountering bumpy roads, the vehicle body has a small amplitude of shaking and provides excellent driving quality."

Negative Review

Interior Material

The touch and material are average

1. "Some parts of the Changan Benben E-Star’s interior are made of hard plastics, which feel too rigid and reduce the overall sense of luxury."

2. "Areas that are frequently touched, such as the bottom of the door panel and the edge of the center console, have a rough texture, resulting in an average user experience."

Noise Control

Noise is significantly noticeable on medium-high speed and unpaved roads

1. "When the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 60 km/h, wind noise clearly enters the vehicle interior, affecting the quietness inside the vehicle."

2. "When driving on unpaved roads, tire noise is relatively loud, and it can be clearly heard even with the windows closed, affecting ride comfort."

Vehicle Configuration

Low-end configuration lacks features, and the central control is laggy

Riding Experience

The rear seats and air conditioning experience have shortcomings

1. "The rear seat padding is too firm, and after long periods of sitting (more than 2 hours), the lower back is prone to soreness."

2. "The adjustment range of the air conditioner trend is limited, and rear passengers sometimes feel that the air conditioner's wind power is insufficient, resulting in slow cooling/heating speed."