Ruichi Auto EC35

¡¾Charging Time¡¿
For the car bought in 2019, the charging current could reach over 99 when I first bought it. Now, the maximum current doesn't exceed 80, and the charging time has increased.

¡¾Endurance¡¿
Back then, the endurance could reach around 260 kilometers. Now, when the vehicle is not carrying heavy loads and the speed doesn't exceed 60 mph, it can only reach around 180 kilometers. The decrease is quite significant. This is still under the current weather temperature in Xi'an. If it gets colder, it will be even worse.

¡¾Loading Capacity¡¿
The net carriage of the vehicle is 2.53 cubic meters. But actually, when the goods are loaded up to the height of the carriage baffle, it can't reach 2.53 cubic meters. It's only about 2.3 cubic meters. The baffle is set in a really annoying way, resulting in at least 0.8 cubic meters less cargo capacity. Seeing this, some people might ask why I don't remove the baffle. Removing the baffle poses safety risks for both the driver and the goods.

¡¾Least Satisfied¡¿
There is currently no aspect that I'm least satisfied with.
I've driven the vehicle for 10 kilometers so far.
Let me talk about the problems that have occurred.
1. There was abnormal noise from the lower control arm. The 4S shop replaced the rubber bushing for free.
2. When the mileage reached 90,000 kilometers, there was abnormal noise from the steering wheel. After disassembling and checking, the steering gear was replaced, and the abnormal noise disappeared. This has a great deal to do with personal driving habits and the driving route.
3. This car performs really poorly on the highway. The vehicle is currently speed - limited to 90 km/h. When driving at the full - speed limit of 90 km/h on the highway and with a full battery, it can only run for 80 - 90 kilometers before it has to find a service area to charge. I drive with great anxiety. Don't even think about overtaking. Just stay in the truck lane and keep a good distance behind the big trucks. When a big truck overtakes you, hold the steering wheel firmly.

The exterior is square and rugged, and the interior space is simple without feeling crowded. As a box van, its power is sufficient. It can reach 80 mph on the highway. When fully loaded and going uphill, the motor performs well. The cruising range is about 280 kilometers, which is not a false claim. This vehicle uses a knob-style gear shift, which is simple and convenient to operate. The steering is electronically assisted and very flexible. The braking system features disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The brakes are not soft and can stop the vehicle in critical moments. The rear tailgate is the common upward-lifting type, which makes it easy to load goods with just a lift and a close. The lower part of the side window is moved down a few centimeters, providing a better view. The cargo compartment is large enough for daily loading, and there are doors on both sides, making loading and unloading more convenient. The air conditioning system can be used as you like. Although it will cause some loss of cruising range, the impact is not significant. The vehicle is equipped with a pedestrian warning buzzer, which is quite loud when driving at low speeds, but it becomes acceptable after getting used to it. The rear of the vehicle is equipped with a reversing radar, and the information is displayed on the A-pillar. This configuration is quite practical. The axles under the chassis are very strong. I often drive on mountain roads fully loaded without having to worry too much. For urban cargo transportation, this vehicle is still a good choice.

1. In terms of appearance, it has been upgraded compared to the old second-generation model. Personally, I think it's quite good.
2. Regarding the interior, this model is equipped with a large central control screen and genuine leather seats. The operability is okay, and it's quite good among vans.
3. The range is also decent among vans. I've driven other models, and this one is more reliable. It can still keep running even when the battery is completely depleted.
4. The space is acceptable. Anyway, I haven't encountered a situation where I couldn't fit the orders I've received locally so far.
Generally speaking, it's still okay. It's already very good for a van to perform like this, and I'm quite satisfied.