Qiyuan Lumin

# Car Pick-up Diary ??
¡¾Vehicle Information¡¿New-gray Waxy Corn 205 without optional packages.

??¡¾Car Buying Background¡¿When it comes to the Waxy Corn, I can only say that one afternoon, I saw a colleague driving this car and I remembered its name. A few days later, a large number of Waxy Corns suddenly appeared in our county. Seeing others driving them, I was really tempted. Moreover, for my daily commute, firstly, there's the license - plate number restriction problem, and secondly, the fuel cost is too high. I drive 40 kilometers to and from work every day, and I have to spend 2,000 yuan on fuel each month. I really can't afford it. Later, I looked at many micro - cars, like the Wuling Mini, but those cars have ugly exteriors and are too narrow. I always feel like they'll tip over when driving fast. After comprehensive comparison, the Waxy Corn just meets my aesthetic and needs, so I placed an order without much consideration.¡¾To be honest, I was just attracted by the car's appearance.¡¿

??¡¾Usage Scenarios¡¿I usually commute about 80 kilometers round - trip in the county, and I can charge the car whenever I need it. My workplace offers free charging. Plus, the new model supports fast charging, so basically, I don't have to worry about the mileage and I'm even brave enough to drive to more distant places for fun. As long as I calculate the one - way distance and find a charging station at the destination, it takes about half an hour to charge it up, and then I can continue my journey.

??¡¾Car Pick - up Sharing¡¿To be honest, the price of this car is quite transparent, and it's hard to get a big discount. I bought it at an auto trading store in the county. This store can directly contact the manufacturer to order cars, and it's also the same store on the Changan app. After many rounds of negotiation, I finally added the optional package when buying from this store.

??¡¾New Car Condition¡¿
The car was produced on September 7th. I checked the body nameplate, and it took about 20 days to reach me. I haven't found any other problems, and the acceleration is quite powerful. However, there's still some smell in the car, so I always keep the windows open when driving.

??¡¾Infotainment System¡¿
After getting the car, I spent an hour specifically researching and downloading the Beetle app, which enables the infotainment system to play online music as long as my phone provides a Wi - Fi hotspot. There were some software compatibility issues on the way, and I hit some snags, but now they're all solved. If other car owners also want to play online music, you can come to me, and I'll teach you.

??¡¾Driving and Riding Experience¡¿
It's really cool to listen to music while accelerating and overtaking in the county. The instant acceleration is quite amazing. The space is the largest among micro - cars. The only drawback is that the seats are too upright. I think it'll be much better after my seat covers arrive and I make some adjustments.

??¡¾Charging and Range¡¿
Due to range anxiety, I bought the fast - charging version. Although I rarely use it, it's better to have it. Usually, I charge the car at work, unplug it when I get off work and go home, and use it again the next day. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge each time, and the range is quite stable. The range ratio is about 1:1 when the air - conditioner is on, which is quite reliable. I'm looking forward to its performance in winter.

¡¾Optional Package Issue¡¿
I chose to add the package because I thought there was only one optional item for this car, and since I was buying it, I might as well get it all. Later, I saw that many car owners who didn't add the package went for modifications, and the cost was also around one thousand yuan. Moreover, if something goes wrong with the car after modification, the manufacturer might use this as an excuse to shirk responsibility. I find the one - key start and other functions really cool, and I think adding the package is worth it. As for the later - reported electronic parking brake problem, I just ignored it. Firstly, I'm too lazy to wait. Secondly, I prefer the mechanical parking brake. Thirdly, if I keep waiting, I won't be able to drive the car, and I can't wait.

¡¾Experience Sharing¡¿
Since my car has the optional package, the door handles will pop out automatically. I wanted to experience the door handles of the non - package version that can be opened by pressing and pulling. After testing, I found it feasible: Don't lock the car after getting in. When the car is moving, the door handles will retract automatically, but the car isn't locked at this time. They won't pop out when parking, and you can open the door mechanically.

¡¾Accessory Sharing¡¿
So far, I've bought a dust screen and mudguards. I'll continue to share if I buy other accessories later.

?? Summary.
The Waxy Corn is just a short - distance commuting car. Don't have too high expectations for it. If, like me, you have a long daily commute and spend 2,000 yuan on fuel every month, my advice is to just buy it without hesitation.

Finally, finally, finally
Thanks to the group leader "Nano Story" for the recommendations, which helped me buy many useful accessories. Newcomers to the Waxy Corn community can join the official Dongchedi group. The group leader and other car owners are very enthusiastic in answering questions. Welcome to join the group! ????????
Thanks to the group leader for the recommendation.

¡¾Exterior¡¿: Compared with the boxy and tall exteriors of several other models, the length, width and height ratio of the Yuemi (Corn EV) is more like that of a small car. The whole vehicle is shorter and wider. Opinions may vary, but I think it looks great. At least it doesn't follow in Wuling's footsteps. Its exterior, space and design are original enough. Many cars that were said to compete head - on with the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV when they were launched, such as the Chery QQ Ice Cream, Jidu Mango and JAC iEV6E Cooley, are far behind Wuling. I hope the monthly sales of the Yuemi can reach half of Wuling's.

¡¾Interior¡¿: Except for the seats and the roof, most of the parts that can be touched by hands are made of hard materials. The material cost and design are quite well - balanced, giving a relatively high - end visual feeling. Moreover, there are many small interior decorations on Taobao. They look nice and you can make some small modifications by yourself. I give a thumbs up for this.

¡¾Space and Storage¡¿: There is neither a glove box nor an armrest box. It would be good to have at least one of them. I have to install an armrest box later by myself. The back row is spacious enough for two adults without any pressure. The trunk can basically only hold small items like the on - board charger, but when the back seats are folded down, large items like suitcases can be placed at will. I give a thumbs up for this.

¡¾Driving Experience¡¿: I haven't measured the 0 - 100 acceleration, but compared with current family gasoline cars on the market, it outperforms many cars priced around 100,000 yuan. It's definitely sufficient. The noise insulation effect is quite satisfactory, which is similar to other electric cars. There is no jerky feeling like that of a gasoline car's gearbox, and the driving is very smooth. Good job.

The weight of the whole vehicle, the chassis, the suspension, etc. determine that this car will definitely sway a bit. When passing over small potholes or speed bumps, it shakes obviously. But if you drive in the city on relatively good roads, this problem is much less significant and you don't have to worry too much about it.

The small size of the car makes it easy to park and reverse, which is quite friendly to female drivers. Good job.

¡¾Brakes¡¿: The pedal feel is not good. It's too soft and not linear. Every time I step on the brake, I feel a bit nervous, although it can still stop the car.

¡¾Hill - start Assist¡¿: It only provides assistance for two seconds to prevent the car from rolling back. Everyone should still be careful and not rely on it completely.

¡¾Central Control Screen and Vehicle Intelligence¡¿: This car has almost no intelligence. Without paying extra for it, the large central control screen only has two functions: playing Bluetooth music and displaying the rear - view camera. But considering the usage scenario of short - distance commuting to and from work, you won't play with the screen during the ten - plus - minute journey.

¡¾Power Consumption¡¿: I'm located in Nanning, in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions where the temperature hardly drops below zero. In winter, without turning on the air - conditioner, the range is one - to - one, and it can reach the full 200 - kilometer range. I don't know about the situation when the air - conditioner is turned on in summer. This also shows that the climate in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions is quite suitable for buying an electric car for commuting. I've seen that the range of electric cars in winter is cut in half for users in the north, which is a bit inconvenient for travel. The defogging function of this car's glass is not very effective. Here, the electricity costs 1 yuan per kilowatt - hour. It takes less than 20 degrees to fully charge the car, which means it costs less than 20 yuan to drive 200 kilometers. It's really cost - effective, especially when there is free charging at some workplaces, which means zero - cost car use. Good job.

¡¾Safety¡¿: It comes standard with two front airbags, but it's still advisable to keep away from large vehicles. Safety first.

?? [New Car Situation]
The car was produced on September 7th. I checked the body nameplate. It's been about 20 days since it came into my hands. I haven't found any other problems. The acceleration is quite powerful. However, there's still some smell inside the car. Currently, I always keep the windows open for ventilation when driving.
?? [Car Infotainment System]
When the car arrived, I specifically spent an hour researching and downloading the Beetle app. Then I made the car infotainment system work so that as long as I turn on the hotspot on my phone, the car infotainment system can play online music. During the process, some software I downloaded was incompatible, and I hit some snags several times, but now all the problems have been solved. If other car owners want to listen to online music like me, they can consult me, and I'll teach them.
?? [Driving and Riding Experience]
When driving, it's so cool to listen to music and accelerate and overtake other cars in the county town. The instant acceleration is quite amazing. Also, in terms of space, it's the best among micro - cars. Currently, I've only found one drawback, which is that the seats are too upright. When my seat covers arrive, I'll adjust them, and it might get much better.
?? [Charging and Range]
Because I have a bit of range anxiety, I bought the fast - charging version. Although I rarely use it, it's a must - have. Every time I charge the car when I arrive at work and unplug it when I leave work to go home. It's the same routine every day. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge each time. The range is quite reliable. When the air - conditioner is on, the range is almost 1:1, which is very trustworthy. I'm looking forward to seeing its range in winter.
[Optional Package Issue]
As for why I chose to add the optional package, I think this is the only option for this car. Since I'm buying it, why not get it all? I also saw that many car owners who didn't add the package later chose to retrofit, and the cost was about a thousand yuan. So, it doesn't make much difference in price. Moreover, if something goes wrong with the car after retrofitting, the manufacturer might use it as an excuse, which would be bad. Anyway, I find features like one - key start quite useful and cool. I think it's worth adding the package. As for the later news about the electronic handbrake, I directly passed it. First, I'm too lazy to wait. Second, I still prefer the mechanical handbrake. Third, if I wait, I won't be able to drive the car. I can't wait any longer.
[Experience Sharing]
Since my car has the optional package, the door handles pop out automatically. Then I had an idea of whether I could experience the feeling of the door handles of a car without the package, which can be opened by pressing and pulling. Actually, after testing, it's possible. After getting in the car, don't lock it. When the car starts moving, the door handles will retract automatically, but at this time, the car isn't locked. When parking, the door handles won't pop out, so you can pull them manually.
[Accessories Sharing] Currently, I've bought a dust screen and a mudguard. I'll continue to share if I buy other things later.
?? Summary.
The Wuling NuoMi is just a short - distance commuter car. Don't expect too much from it. If, like me, you have a long commute to and from work every day, you'll spend about 2,000 yuan on gas every month. My advice is to just buy it without hesitation.