I use AC on/off button a lot! You want the outside air to enter the car but you don’t want air to be cool or warm. You can’t open a window at higher speeds because it would be very loud. Also in Europe, we are not used to blasting AC everywhere so we are more sensitive towards AC and many people quickly get sick because of AC. I usually turn on AC a bit to cool the cabin but turn it off afterwards so my gf doesn’t get sick from it. I then turn the AC off and on as the cabin temperature changes.
I have used this AC on/off button in small hatchbacks with less than 1000cc engine to find some extra power to take over a vehicle or assisting in hill climbing. Also, in some cases in manual gear vehicles it is easier to switch off the AC to get a little bit power rather than downshifting.
@@ristekostadinov2820 That's because of mechanical drag on the motor from the A/C compressor. Turning off the A/C on an E/V doesn't have an effect on performance other than saving energy.
Very nice review, I live in the UK and always have it on. One reason for this is because if you don't use it at least once a month the valves can eventually stick and it won't work. I have never heard of this car before, according to Wikipedia it has CATL LFP batteries and that makes it very interesting.
I use the on/off AC button. I've been waiting for a real electric small car like this: small, multilink rear suspenstion , RWD with the motor placed in the rear, a good frunk, wheels placed as much as possible at the front and rear edges, allowing for a good interior space both on the front and rear seats. But I'm also waiting for a small car as efficient as the old classic hyundai ionic 28 kWh or, at least, as the Tesla M3 RWD, highway speeds included. Edited: I avoid rain sensors.
Excellent work from Geely on the Xingyuan! Lots of excellent features for the price, but interesting to see that they did not include certain essential features (rear wiper is big). I am looking forward to Smart's new mini EV as their newly-introduced products under Geely have been fantastic thus far.
The main reason for having a physical button for the AC is to ensure functionality when the infotainment system fails. If the infotainment experiences issues, you might not be able to turn on the AC, which could make the car nearly unusable, especially in hot countries. Having a dedicated physical button provides a reliable backup to keep the vehicle comfortable in any situation.
I know it's more practical with smaller wheels, but i wish the wheels and wells were bigger, otherwise i like the looks. I would've also probably rather skipped the electric tailgate for a rear wiper or smaller screen for a rain sensor.
It's been a while since I have had a car with manual only AC controls, in the US north east, there are times when the weather is cool enough that you turn off the AC compressor and set the temperature controls low to use outside air. My newer vehicles has a climate control system, where I just set the temperature and the car controls the AC on/off setting. While I liked driving with the windows down, I began to notice dirt on the upper parts of the rear seats. For cool season, I would tilt the roof, open the passenger side rear window a bit and let the air circulate around the vehicle or just use the fresh air and turn off AC, if the car is activating it. Nice car, I can see it possible ending up in the Smart line but, they would have to give them a new naming system. I was surprised to see how much the #1 and #3 were selling for and now the #5 is taking things a bit higher, certainly not what one expected from an affordable brand this started out as.
I switch on only after starting my 12 year old car. Years ago, a lot of people thought it was bad for a car because of the load the AC compressor put on the car when trying to start. It is not a necessity for AC button now & If at anytime the aircon is not working well, can easily restart the car instead of off/on the AC button. What I lookout for when purchasing a new car is not a sunroof or wider car (nowadays cars are getting wider but parking lots are not), but a must to have rear vent which is not in all cars. Due to global warming, its very uncomfortable to be at the rear with no aircon vent. The downside - no heat pump & rear wiper.
I always wish at least some of the button are programmable maybe with e-ink mini screen on top of button to show to what feature the button assigned . But yeah maybe on more expensive car not this :)
Living in a tropical hot-and-humid region (Malaysia), I often use AC buttons (having knobs would be more functional). I also agree on the volume knob & functions. It's a shame that many Chinese cars over-rely on minimalist design (putting all functions in infotainment touchscreen "Tesla-style" or offering haptic feedback buttons). Honda & Toyota know this well but are too slow to catch up with the Chinese in the EV space. By the way, I didn't see any EPB or auto brake hold button, hidden somewhere? More buttons on the steering wheel would be nicer too (auto cruise, lane keeping, drive mode functions). I mean, these Chinese manufacturers should understand their customers from emerging markets whose needs could be more complicated than their Western counterparts.
I rarely turn off a/c manually - if my battery is critical and then I'd expect the system to turn it off for me. I'd prefer a button that sets driver support systems to my preferred/personalised settings once the car has reset them each time to NCAP (etc) compliant settings (see Renault Scenic).
But you a button on your screen. Easy to switch off. Or say ‘Hey Xpeng, turn AC off’. I never do it btw. Why should you, you have climate control (and a lot more).
AC = Air Conditioning. U use AC system to condition your internal temperature to the desired. When all you need is to quickly heat up the int. temp, all you need is heat produced by your engine and you don't need cool air to balance up the air temp supplied by your ac system, thus u can turn of the AC and no cool air mixed into the supply air.
These cars are amazing. Can someone please call Mr Xi and ask him to make sure all these Chinese EVs are sold "at same price" in Europe as they sell them for in the Chinese market? If EU wants to do hillarious import taxes on them, then simply make it transparent how much of the price of the car is due to special extra VAT, while base price needs to be same as Chinese price please. Same for BYD Seagull for $9K and whatever Leapmotors does at $6K or so thank you. 👍
The U.K. hasn’t imposed huge tariff on EVs like the EU. I believe China imposes higher tariffs on U.K. exported cars versus the 10% U.K. imposed import tariff. The U.K. is going to get all of these amazing Chinese EVs! Woop
Listing the price with a clear break down of base price n various taxes is genius. Same price is kinda hard, transport cost needs to be accounted for, same for the European warehouse and sales people. Plus all the after sale support has to be local in EU.
@@thesheepthemightythecrazyTemu shipping's free 😆 figure out shipping cost. And make some Chinese EV factories in Europe!! I'm sure they can keep overall shipping cost below $1K per car. Make people pay the shipping cost on top of base price. Whereby base price must be same as their Chinese retail price, thank you!
i have been using dedicated hardware physical, or software virtual AC on/off button to switch the AC pump off quite frequently, daily, at least once per trip where about to destination, so at least twice a day. I hate looking at the touchscreen, read, seek, aim at the on-screen virtual AC button every time I want to turn it off in the Smart #1. Virtual buttons sucks. just want to simply focus eyesight at driving and road + traffic conditions.
It's good, very good. I would definitely consider buying it for a price circa 15k€. Unfortunately once they bring it to Europe rebranded as Smart they will try to rip us off with an outrageous price, as usual.
Cheers from St. Lucia. Are right hand versions of these cars available for direct import. That is no dealership required. Also can you mention road clearnance in many developing countries the roads are not perfect so how the cars can handle rough roads and potholes are important like on farms.
Right hand I think maybe early next year. Geely have a joint venture with Proton(Malaysia car ccompany, proton choose Geely E5 as a first local brand ev, this one(xinyuan/ddream should be the next shoot in Malaysia market next year. Detail spec will release in the coming days.
Smart already has #1 & #3 in relatively similar sizes. I don't see why they would add another one that is just 20 cm shorter. And the #2 will be way smaller than that (if it actually gets out), no ?
Some Westerners here, says the only thing the Chinese companies need to do better in, is with their route Planning Software, with Battery Preconditioning. NIO has it and Xpeng as well, but BYD Geely, SAIC hasn't yet. Do you have insight of those companies working on those to offer in an OTA update?
In my smart forfour I need to turn the AC off whenever Im going uphill or need some more power because of how underpowered it is 🤣 So maybe the AC button is a nod to the Smart 453 haha
This is second tier choice for me personally, i am a Chinese, for me i would rather choose the ID.3 Smart Ver. instead of this. I like carplay issued ev better.
You say its the next Smart, they've got partnership with Smart brand owner? It's funny how the Swatch Group inventors of Smart were so pissed off when Mercedes abandonned making of Smart EV only. That was 20+ years ago 🤣
@@CarbonCeramic cool, I hope the compact Smart EV be sold below $10K for sure, even $5K would be revolutionary. I just wish all these EVs use standard battery swap systems too. EV price could be without battery and battery as a service sold monthly on top..
@@charbaxsmart ev already sells in Europe/China/Southeast Asia, it goes bigger and expensive. So telescope say this one more like a smart(size and pprice)
I use AC button every time, I mean i turn OFF the AC before shutting down engine and ON after engine start. well it's OFC it's my habit on ICE engine. I never own an EV (yet)
No climate control, not an adjustable steering wheel forwards and backwards, no sensor for your wiper, no rear window wiper. Range? Charging speed? Too cheap. Better spend more for a better car.
I use AC on/off button a lot! You want the outside air to enter the car but you don’t want air to be cool or warm. You can’t open a window at higher speeds because it would be very loud.
Also in Europe, we are not used to blasting AC everywhere so we are more sensitive towards AC and many people quickly get sick because of AC. I usually turn on AC a bit to cool the cabin but turn it off afterwards so my gf doesn’t get sick from it. I then turn the AC off and on as the cabin temperature changes.
the only people i know who are afraid of air conditioning are chinese.
I love your reviews. Really great.
AC off in summer with windows down. I think in some parts of Northern Europe we have less humidity than East Asia
I have used this AC on/off button in small hatchbacks with less than 1000cc engine to find some extra power to take over a vehicle or assisting in hill climbing. Also, in some cases in manual gear vehicles it is easier to switch off the AC to get a little bit power rather than downshifting.
yeah on this car's 70hp motor you will definitely need to turn it off if you climb a hill (especially if you're not alone)
@@ristekostadinov2820 That's because of mechanical drag on the motor from the A/C compressor. Turning off the A/C on an E/V doesn't have an effect on performance other than saving energy.
@@DailyBeatings Thats why i've sometimes turned it off in my EV
Thanks for the work and good narration :)
That "links to Smart" section shows how much attention you have to smallest of details. Well done.👏
2:23 yes pls make a video on it
Definitely
I would love to see it just call it "the secret of Chinese infotainment systems" and you will get lots of views
Very nice review,
I live in the UK and always have it on. One reason for this is because if you don't use it at least once a month the valves can eventually stick and it won't work.
I have never heard of this car before, according to Wikipedia it has CATL LFP batteries and that makes it very interesting.
Hopefully, they will rebrand this into Malaysia's proton e.Mas brand. Can't wait to buy😮😃🤤
Emas 3/5 perhaps
likely e.MAS 3
Thanks for the work and good narration
Wake me up when there's an actual ForTwo and Smart Roadster successor
I use the on/off AC button. I've been waiting for a real electric small car like this: small, multilink rear suspenstion , RWD with the motor placed in the rear, a good frunk, wheels placed as much as possible at the front and rear edges, allowing for a good interior space both on the front and rear seats. But I'm also waiting for a small car as efficient as the old classic hyundai ionic 28 kWh or, at least, as the Tesla M3 RWD, highway speeds included. Edited: I avoid rain sensors.
Excellent work from Geely on the Xingyuan! Lots of excellent features for the price, but interesting to see that they did not include certain essential features (rear wiper is big).
I am looking forward to Smart's new mini EV as their newly-introduced products under Geely have been fantastic thus far.
nice compact ev....... and excellent presentation! love it..
Cant wait for the new SMART FORTWO / FORFOUR❤
The main reason for having a physical button for the AC is to ensure functionality when the infotainment system fails. If the infotainment experiences issues, you might not be able to turn on the AC, which could make the car nearly unusable, especially in hot countries. Having a dedicated physical button provides a reliable backup to keep the vehicle comfortable in any situation.
deffinetly go for geely great job👍👍👍👍
So professional 😊
I know it's more practical with smaller wheels, but i wish the wheels and wells were bigger, otherwise i like the looks.
I would've also probably rather skipped the electric tailgate for a rear wiper or smaller screen for a rain sensor.
It's been a while since I have had a car with manual only AC controls, in the US north east, there are times when the weather is cool enough that you turn off the AC compressor and set the temperature controls low to use outside air. My newer vehicles has a climate control system, where I just set the temperature and the car controls the AC on/off setting. While I liked driving with the windows down, I began to notice dirt on the upper parts of the rear seats. For cool season, I would tilt the roof, open the passenger side rear window a bit and let the air circulate around the vehicle or just use the fresh air and turn off AC, if the car is activating it.
Nice car, I can see it possible ending up in the Smart line but, they would have to give them a new naming system. I was surprised to see how much the #1 and #3 were selling for and now the #5 is taking things a bit higher, certainly not what one expected from an affordable brand this started out as.
Good presentation
Thanks
I use the AC button to keep a comfortable humidity level, even though my car has automatic climate control.
Amazing car i love it
I switch on only after starting my 12 year old car. Years ago, a lot of people thought it was bad for a car because of the load the AC compressor put on the car when trying to start. It is not a necessity for AC button now & If at anytime the aircon is not working well, can easily restart the car instead of off/on the AC button. What I lookout for when purchasing a new car is not a sunroof or wider car (nowadays cars are getting wider but parking lots are not), but a must to have rear vent which is not in all cars. Due to global warming, its very uncomfortable to be at the rear with no aircon vent. The downside - no heat pump & rear wiper.
Ojalá llegue pronto a Uruguay!!! Pero con puerto de carga tipo CCS2.
I always wish at least some of the button are programmable maybe with e-ink mini screen on top of button to show to what feature the button assigned . But yeah maybe on more expensive car not this :)
Proton gonna have fun with the suspension settings
Living in a tropical hot-and-humid region (Malaysia), I often use AC buttons (having knobs would be more functional). I also agree on the volume knob & functions. It's a shame that many Chinese cars over-rely on minimalist design (putting all functions in infotainment touchscreen "Tesla-style" or offering haptic feedback buttons). Honda & Toyota know this well but are too slow to catch up with the Chinese in the EV space.
By the way, I didn't see any EPB or auto brake hold button, hidden somewhere? More buttons on the steering wheel would be nicer too (auto cruise, lane keeping, drive mode functions). I mean, these Chinese manufacturers should understand their customers from emerging markets whose needs could be more complicated than their Western counterparts.
I rarely turn off a/c manually - if my battery is critical and then I'd expect the system to turn it off for me. I'd prefer a button that sets driver support systems to my preferred/personalised settings once the car has reset them each time to NCAP (etc) compliant settings (see Renault Scenic).
for people who suffer from eye dryness, it is important to be able to turn off AC to have more humidity in the cabin. not critical tough
The interior just wow
I do use the A/C button. Love it in my wife's Atto3. Miss it in my Xpeng G9
But you a button on your screen. Easy to switch off. Or say ‘Hey Xpeng, turn AC off’. I never do it btw. Why should you, you have climate control (and a lot more).
This car has a great design....
When we need fresh air we do
A/C off in 1 scenario. Summertime windows down backcountry road cruising. Gimme the volume knob 10/10 times please
I Want this chinese EV in Czechia/Europe. Amazing and affordable!!!
AC = Air Conditioning. U use AC system to condition your internal temperature to the desired. When all you need is to quickly heat up the int. temp, all you need is heat produced by your engine and you don't need cool air to balance up the air temp supplied by your ac system, thus u can turn of the AC and no cool air mixed into the supply air.
the price is 9046 euro to 12800 euro
I love turning off AC! Makes me feel I am being efficient
You’re not though as the battery is cooled anyway in an EV. AC uses very little extra energy in addition to that.
These cars are amazing. Can someone please call Mr Xi and ask him to make sure all these Chinese EVs are sold "at same price" in Europe as they sell them for in the Chinese market? If EU wants to do hillarious import taxes on them, then simply make it transparent how much of the price of the car is due to special extra VAT, while base price needs to be same as Chinese price please. Same for BYD Seagull for $9K and whatever Leapmotors does at $6K or so thank you. 👍
European citizens need to have a word with European politican leaders
The U.K. hasn’t imposed huge tariff on EVs like the EU. I believe China imposes higher tariffs on U.K. exported cars versus the 10% U.K. imposed import tariff. The U.K. is going to get all of these amazing Chinese EVs! Woop
Xi decides the prices 😂
Listing the price with a clear break down of base price n various taxes is genius.
Same price is kinda hard, transport cost needs to be accounted for, same for the European warehouse and sales people. Plus all the after sale support has to be local in EU.
@@thesheepthemightythecrazyTemu shipping's free 😆 figure out shipping cost. And make some Chinese EV factories in Europe!! I'm sure they can keep overall shipping cost below $1K per car. Make people pay the shipping cost on top of base price. Whereby base price must be same as their Chinese retail price, thank you!
🇨🇳China should be super proud of their EV industry 😊
I think it is a package a lot of people will like, especially with the biggest battery.
This video's working title was "Number 5 reviews a Smart like car". 😁
Brutal and wholesome at the same time
The only drawback I see is that it doesn’t come with English out of the box, unlike BYD. Having English is a huge plus for exports.
Flyme that rings a bell could it be related to the Flyme UI Skin made by Meizu for it Android devices?
It is. Geely bought Meizu to have them sort out their software.
i have been using dedicated hardware physical, or software virtual AC on/off button to switch the AC pump off quite frequently, daily, at least once per trip where about to destination, so at least twice a day. I hate looking at the touchscreen, read, seek, aim at the on-screen virtual AC button every time I want to turn it off in the Smart #1. Virtual buttons sucks. just want to simply focus eyesight at driving and road + traffic conditions.
It's good, very good. I would definitely consider buying it for a price circa 15k€. Unfortunately once they bring it to Europe rebranded as Smart they will try to rip us off with an outrageous price, as usual.
When is the dynamic review? Serious competitor to the BYD Seagull
Cheers from St. Lucia. Are right hand versions of these cars available for direct import. That is no dealership required. Also can you mention road clearnance in many developing countries the roads are not perfect so how the cars can handle rough roads and potholes are important like on farms.
Right hand I think maybe early next year. Geely have a joint venture with Proton(Malaysia car ccompany, proton choose Geely E5 as a first local brand ev, this one(xinyuan/ddream should be the next shoot in Malaysia market next year. Detail spec will release in the coming days.
Will the brand come to Brazil?
Smart already has #1 & #3 in relatively similar sizes. I don't see why they would add another one that is just 20 cm shorter. And the #2 will be way smaller than that (if it actually gets out), no ?
vendra a europa?y si es asi a que precio,esa es la eterna cuestion
This is good for buying used after 5 years for 2-3k
The most practical car in hatchback class - ever
Some Westerners here, says the only thing the Chinese companies need to do better in, is with their route Planning Software, with Battery Preconditioning. NIO has it and Xpeng as well, but BYD Geely, SAIC hasn't yet. Do you have insight of those companies working on those to offer in an OTA update?
The Smart version will probably have all the options missing and then some
In my smart forfour I need to turn the AC off whenever Im going uphill or need some more power because of how underpowered it is 🤣 So maybe the AC button is a nod to the Smart 453 haha
The rear wiper is not improving rear visibility but rear vision
Very nice.
Bring it to Germany! I buy it
I live in China. It is cold or hot and nowhere in between. I never turn of aircon either and with airpump it hardly makes any difference. So I agree.
AC on/off is a must.
Güzel araba,yedek parça sorunu olurmu.
Turn the ac off before arrival so it can dry. Less smelly.
This is second tier choice for me personally, i am a Chinese, for me i would rather choose the ID.3 Smart Ver. instead of this. I like carplay issued ev better.
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Nammi 01 has became a hit here and this car if launched on similar price point would succeed.
This car is almost perfect for all daily driving.
You say its the next Smart, they've got partnership with Smart brand owner? It's funny how the Swatch Group inventors of Smart were so pissed off when Mercedes abandonned making of Smart EV only. That was 20+ years ago 🤣
this current smart brand is owned by mercedes and geely each holding 50% of the shares
@@CarbonCeramic cool, I hope the compact Smart EV be sold below $10K for sure, even $5K would be revolutionary. I just wish all these EVs use standard battery swap systems too. EV price could be without battery and battery as a service sold monthly on top..
@@charbaxsmart ev already sells in Europe/China/Southeast Asia, it goes bigger and expensive. So telescope say this one more like a smart(size and pprice)
Perfect global car.
I use AC button every time, I mean i turn OFF the AC before shutting down engine and ON after engine start.
well it's OFC it's my habit on ICE engine. I never own an EV (yet)
Design is amazing this look want european people
Mention price
12k euros
The SEA Entry platform might still be much too big for the smart :/
The most recent Smart/Twingo platform was already considered a bit wide.
@@toyotaprius79 eh, you deeded that width for comfort inside. But the length is what concerns me
These cars are cool
UP主,找个好点的TONY老师换个发型吧.
Why is he always mention the prices even this cars or more designed for chinese market and not making It to other markets? 😅
Good English
That exterior doest match with the interior
Bellina
Love the price,love the interior,hate the exterior,looks like an obese Wuling bingo
No climate control, not an adjustable steering wheel forwards and backwards, no sensor for your wiper, no rear window wiper. Range? Charging speed? Too cheap. Better spend more for a better car.
hope Proton Malaysia rebadge this model
The moment I saw it being RWD with IRS, it's definitely Proton's doings.
Proton e.mas5 coming soon😊
For me doesn't look to good, Geely could do much better like their Polestar 2, is it Polestar 2 coming on new platform ❤❤❤
140kmph max speed is really a no to purchase. it should all be standard at 180kmph, just like any petrol vehicle. Consumer should not expect any less
A moving coffin that comes with a cremation function together. Great buy!