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Today's ecological environment has always been a topic of frequent discussion. For example, the haze phenomenon in Beijing has led more people to care about the environment. Automobile exhaust is one of the important factors leading to the formation of haze. According to data statistics, every kilogram of gasoline burned by an automobile engine consumes 15kg of fresh air, and 150g~200g of carbon monoxide, 4g~8g of hydrocarbons, 4g~20g of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants are discharged at the same time. The sharp rise in car ownership is intensifying the emission of harmful pollutants. By the end of 2014, the number of motor vehicles in China had reached 264 million. If according to the statement that "one vehicle will emit nearly 3 tons of exhaust gas in one year, almost three times the weight of the vehicle itself", China will emit at least 800 million tons of exhaust gas containing various harmful substances in 2015. It is these huge exhaust emissions that exacerbate the generation of haze in China.

Therefore, low-carbon travel has become popular. At present, electric bicycles are the most widely used new energy vehicles in the society, with a population of more than 200 million, and growing at an annual rate of 30 million. Moreover, according to data research, an electric vehicle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly half a ton every year, which is equivalent to the reduction effect of planting 26 trees or reducing the use of 4790000 plastic bags! The role of electric vehicles in energy conservation, emission reduction and air pollution control is obvious to all.

However, electric vehicles not only play a vital role in environmental governance, but also are undoubtedly not a good means of transportation in today's cities with high density of population in the face of rush hour congestion.

The electric vehicle introduced today is the new electric vehicle Xiaoniu M1 released by Niudian Technology in Beijing 751 D Park on April 21. Compared with his predecessor Xiaoniu N1, it has a new design and looks more lightweight. The price of Maverick M1 ranges from 3299 yuan to 6299 yuan, and it is divided into youth version, urban version, power version and top configuration version. This evaluation is about Maverick M1 urban version. Next, let's follow me to learn about it.

Car body introduction:

When I first saw the Maverick M1, my first impression was that it was lightweight and fashionable. The bright paint design is adopted for the bright red car body, which can attract people's attention when riding or stopping. For the small county town here, the figure of the calf is really uncommon.

Front view of calf

Side view of calf

Calf M1 tail

In order to ensure the flow linearity of the whole car line, the Xiaoniu M1 body adopts the automobile level mold process, which is wrapped by three pieces of plastic parts formed in one, without unnecessary decoration, and still retains the iconic angel ring running lights on the front of the body. The tail lamp with a semi enclosed integrated design makes the visibility angle of the overall tail lamp system reach 270 °, and the night driving recognition is higher.

Calf M1 support

When you stop and put down the car support, the calf M1 will automatically switch to the "P" gear. At this time, it is no longer controlled by the accelerator and start button, effectively preventing accidents. When you open the car support, press the start button to unlock it. In my opinion, this design is really a tall function. After all, it is rare to assemble it on electric vehicles. Sports car tires make it more stable and grip the ground more firmly.

Seats:

The surface of the seat is made of comfortable and breathable PU anti slip skin. In actual riding, the anti slip effect is very good. The joint of the fabric adopts the same double thread sewing process as the car seat, which increases the firmness as well as the appearance.

There is a white "NIU" brand logo in the middle of the rear of the seat, which is particularly conspicuous. On both sides of the seat, there is a semicircular rear armrest, which is very solid and convenient for moving in a narrow space.

The interior of the car seat is made of high-density compressed sponge seat bags, and the corners on both sides are also designed with bevels, which conforms to ergonomics and makes the ride more comfortable. The bottom of the car seat is also equipped with a rubber shock pad, so you won't feel bumpy when driving on a bumpy road. The metal snap can fix the car seat and the body together, effectively preventing the battery from being stolen. The only shortage is the 100kg load plus the shorter size seat, which is only suitable for one person to ride. It is inevitable that there will be some crowding when two people ride, but even if the official load is more than 100kg, the calf M1 can still drive normally. However, considering that there is no handrail at the rear of the seat, for safety reasons, it is best to ride alone.

Key&USB power supply:

The Xiaoniu M1 is equipped with a car USB charging function and a storage hook at the car lock. The on-board USB charging function can charge your mobile phone, tablet and other digital electronic products at any time, and is no longer afraid of losing power when you go out. The storage hook can be used to hang some lightweight items for cyclists, bringing more convenience to users.

The calf M1 can be unlocked and unlocked remotely through the alarm remote control. Press the red button in the middle to find the car, which is suitable for night use.

Instrument&Handle:

The front panel of the console is a black plexiglass. The highlighted surface matches the body very well. The two round screw holes look like a bull's nose. This calf is really cute.

The simple and fashionable dashboard is composed of a white backlight monochrome LCD screen. The displayed car information is also very detailed. There are time display, remaining battery power, gear information, real-time driving speed and mileage information for cyclists at a glance.

The most important manipulation of the Xiaoniu M1 is concentrated on the left and right handlebars. Each button is marked on the top and next to it. Looking closely at the buttons on both sides, the symmetrical design is adopted. Although the keys are distributed on the left and right handlebars, and the keys are relatively concentrated, the experience of the left handlebar is not good in the actual operation. The position of the horn key is lower, and each time you press the horn, you need to take a look at it to operate accurately. If you can design it next to the turn signal switch button, it will be improved. Considering the symmetrical design of the left and right handlebars, it is suggested that the left and right handlebars should be rearranged.

The handlebar has a diameter of 3.4cm, and the grip is very good. However, when using the brake, the distance from the brake handle is remote, which has little impact on boys, but for girls, the experience is not very good. If you press the horn while braking, it will be a little difficult.

Lights:

The Maverick M1 is still equipped with the landmark "Angel Eye" ring daytime running lamp, which is eye-catching and not dazzling. Breathable LED headlamp core adopts silicon substrate solution, which can reduce energy consumption and enhance light intensity.

The headlamp also has an automatic light sensing function. Place the light switch in the A position to start the automatic lighting function. Of course, the light sensor next to the instrument panel contributes to this function. When driving in a dark environment and reaching the darkness value of the light sensor, the headlights will light up automatically. When driving in a bright place and triggering the brightness value of the light sensor, the headlights will turn off automatically, which is a very practical function.

The meeting light button allows you to meet the vehicle coming from the opposite side at night, especially those drivers who like to turn on high beam lights. The remote and near lights switch and respond quickly, without any stuck phenomenon. Ho ho, this is not an evaluation system.

In the actual measurement, when driving at night with the remote light turned on, most of the drivers coming from the opposite side will take the initiative to meet with you or turn to the low beam. Maverick's headlights are really bright, especially for "high beam dogs".

At night, the far and near lights of calf M1 were tested in the unlit environment. The effective distance of the low beam is about 10 meters, the distance of the high beam is longer, and the effective distance is about 15 meters.

The steering lights of the calf M1 are designed under the handlebars on both sides. When they are lit, the recognition is very high. At the same time, it also has the function of automatic return of steering, which is not available in ordinary electric vehicles.

When the turn signal lamp is turned on, the turn signal lamp next to the instrument panel will also light up and flash synchronously with the turn signal lamp. This function can remind you not to forget to turn off the turn signal lamp.

Tail lamp effect when turning on headlights

License plate lamp effect

Tail lamp effect when braking

The semi enclosed integrated tail lamp design makes the visibility angle of the whole tail lamp system reach 270 °, which makes the night effect very cool and more conspicuous when braking. In addition, there is a license plate lamp under the tail lamp.

Power and braking:

In terms of power, the Xiaoniu M1 is equipped with a high-performance brushless permanent magnet motor jointly developed with BOSCH. This test is the Xiaoniu Metropolis version, with a power of 600W and a top configuration of 1200W.

BOSCH brushless permanent magnet motor

Although the power is only 600W, the maximum speed can reach 42km/h after unlocking, which also benefits from the lightweight design features of the car body. However, in daily use, there are not many times to increase to the extreme speed, and the general energy-saving gear (20km/h) is enough. My friends who like speed can use it when there are few long-distance vehicles. Every time I fill the gas door, I feel that I push my back. It is enough to be used as transportation between cities.

Brake system:

The brake system of a car determines the driving safety of passengers and plays a vital role in safe driving. What is the braking effect of the calf M1? Come with me to experience it.

The front of the braking system of Xiaoniu M1 uses high manganese steel brake pads. Next to the brake pads, there is a metal woven oil pipeline. When used with Bosch brake oil, the service life and stability of the brake system are greatly improved. The rear adopts the drum brake design. Compared with the Xiaoniu N1, it is less equipped, but for the M1 with a lighter body, the braking effect is very good.

shock absorption:

The shock absorption system determines the comfort of a car while driving, and also plays a role in protecting the body. Maverick M1 has also made good quality improvement and optimization in shock absorption. The front shock absorption adopts the sleeve oil resistance technology, which has a rapid feedback response to the road surface, and the shock absorption effect is very good.

The rear shock absorber has a hidden design. It adopts a central cable-stayed shock absorber structure. The shock absorber assembly with spring oil resistance is moderate in hardness, very comfortable in experience, and can easily cope with bad roads. Even if it is loaded with two people, the front and rear shock absorbers will not have the phenomenon of shock absorption to the end. Only large potholes will have the phenomenon of shock absorption to the end. The bottom of the car is also reinforced, which can also play a waterproof role when driving in rainy days.

Now let's take a look at the comprehensive videos of the power, climbing and shock absorption of the Maverick M1 recorded by the editor. Let's feel the difference between the Maverick M1 and the low one.

From the video, we can see that the calf M1 can easily cope with the complicated road conditions. When riding on the steps, the power is still strong, and there will be no contact with the car bottom. The common kerb is no problem, thanks to the high size of ground clearance. The climbing capacity is under the condition of carrying two people. When it is near the top of the slope, the power is insufficient. You need to help it with your legs. When carrying a person, the calf M1 indicates that there is no pressure at all. The braking is very stable when going downhill.

Battery and endurance:

The battery pack carried by the Xiaoniu M1 adopts an automobile grade lithium battery pack design and an integrated aluminum alloy shell. It adopts a one-time precision processing process of high-strength extrusion, with exquisite appearance and exquisite structure. It greatly improves the heat dissipation and impact resistance of the entire battery pack.

In terms of lithium battery cell, the original 18650 power cell imported from Panasonic/LG/Samsung with high performance continues to be used, ensuring sufficient and stable energy supply. The whole battery pack of the urban version weighs only 7.6kg on the basis of ensuring 80km endurance. When used with a high-power charger, it can be fully charged in 3 hours at the earliest.

There are four screws at the bottom of the lithium battery pack, which is beautiful and designed at the bottom. There is a rubber shock pad at the upper and lower ends of the bottom, which can protect the lithium battery pack during driving.

The urban version of the 7.6kg lithium battery pack can be carried by girls without any pressure.

The lithium battery pack is designed under the seat and is tightly stuck in the battery slot. Even in a bumpy place, the lithium battery pack will not shake.

Comparison of driving distance and electric quantity

When the battery is fully charged, the load is about 110kg for two people, and the remaining battery capacity is still 48% after driving 21km. It can be inferred that when the battery is almost exhausted, it can drive about 40 kilometers. Considering the load of two people, this is also a good result. If you ride alone, you can drive about 60km in sports gear and 70km in energy-saving gear. There is a little difference from the official driving data of 80km. It can be used with mobile APP to easily understand real-time vehicle condition information and driving routes.

Accessories:

In terms of accessories, Xiaoniu M1 provides a standard version of all metal charger, two sets of anti-theft devices and car keys, as well as product certificate and quality assurance service card.

In terms of tools, a double head screwdriver and a simple wrench are provided, which is enough for daily use.

APP：

There is also an APP software called "Maverick Steward" that is matched with the Xiaoniu electric car. Through the software, you can view the car condition information of the Xiaoniu M1, and there are remote positioning, independent maintenance and other functions. Let's introduce it in detail.

To open the software for the first time, you need to register and bind the Xiaoniu electric car. You can also give your car a nice nickname. I'll call it "Niuniu". After everything is ready, it can be officially used. Enter the home page interface of the software. The current information of the vehicle is on the top, and the current parking position is on the map below. After zooming in the map, there are some positioning errors, but fortunately within the range of my current residence.

Click the Maverick M1 pattern, you will enter the driving statistics interface, and the current driving record will be displayed in real time. Click the driving history in the upper right corner to view the recent driving record. Click the remaining power or estimated mileage on the home page interface to view the current battery information. However, I don't think the estimated mileage is very accurate. For 99% of the electricity, if you can only drive 42 kilometers, it is half of the mileage of 80 kilometers given by the official. The steward, you also underestimate the M1.

In the driving history, click the driving record of each day to enter the historical journey interface, and record all the driving routes of that day in detail on the map.

Under the service interface, the Xiaoniu butler provides users with online warranty, contact customer service, self-service maintenance, and other services. Self service maintenance can be performed according to the provided common problems. Detailed knowledge base, general common questions can be found in it. There are also thoughtful car tips, in which users can share some of their own use experience for everyone to learn from each other. The inquiry of service outlets can provide users with the nearest after-sales outlets, which is convenient for users to go to overhaul and maintenance.

Butter is the official forum community of Maverick, where you can also share experience, selfie and other information. In the personal center, the driving mileage in a week is displayed in the form of a cylindrical curve chart, which is convenient for users to observe. In My Service, you can view the maintenance records of the vehicle. You can also add service outlets for collection through My Collection function to facilitate maintenance and use. Feedback is a function of interacting with the Maverick official, which can feedback your problems through messages and screenshots. In the setting interface, you can turn on or off vehicle reminders, weather warnings, butter information, service progress, feedback responses and other information reminders.

Although there are some errors in the vehicle positioning function, it is very practical. As shown in the right figure, Xiaobian lives in Building 20, and the current position of the vehicle is also located near Building 20, so the accuracy is very high.

Experience summary

After more than a week's experience, the impression of the Xiaoniu electric car is that it is powerful and lightweight. Its one-piece body design, coupled with multiple paint highlights, and riding on the streets will attract the attention of passers-by.

Although the size of the car body of the Xiaoniu M1 is smaller than that of the Xiaoniu N1, it is still very rich in configuration, with such human-computer interaction experience functions as automatic induction headlights, automatic return steering lights, cruise control, and electronic side supports. In terms of power supply, a lithium battery pack with a capacity of 20Ah and a voltage of 48V is provided. In terms of power supply, a BOSCH high-performance brushless motor with a torque of 85N. m and a power output of 600W is equipped, which is sufficient for daily use. Although it has been on the market for a short time, its popularity is very high. Among the similar electric motorcycle products, it is indeed the best one to experience. If you like it, you can pay attention to it.