Nowadays, people travel with diversified means of transportation, and there are still many people who choose electric vehicles for short trips. Electric vehicles have the advantages of flexible routes, low cost, easy parking, time-saving and labor-saving, so the number of electric vehicles is very large. With the saturation of electric vehicles in big cities, the first tier electric vehicle manufacturers are gradually sinking into the third and fourth level markets in villages and towns, trying to share more of the market in Nuoda. The seemingly booming market is turbulent, and no one can see the future of the industry in the mixed industries. However, just last year, a Xiaoniu N1 designed and produced by the unknown Niudian Technology in the electric industry attracted many people's attention and quickly became the focus, and raised more than 70 million in just half a month on the launch of JD crowdfunding, It is also the little partners who shocked the industry. In April of this year, the new M-series new product launch was held again at Beijing 751 Fashion Art Plaza, and the record of last year was broken again with 81 million yuan in JD crowdfunding. This release has four versions and five colors, which are: top version (Pro) 6299 yuan, power version (Sport) 4999 yuan, urban version (Civic) 3999 yuan, youth version (Lite) 3299 yuan. I'm lucky to experience the urban version. Now let's share my experience of the week and see what surprises M1 brings us?

Smaller and more beautiful

M1 pays more attention to the quality of life in design. The whole vehicle adopts Q235 high-strength high-quality steel truss frame, which has higher material strength and reduces the weight of the whole vehicle. The weight of more than 50 kg is 14 cm shorter than N1, which is more suitable for the modern roads and buildings. Even weaker women can easily drive it. If you need to enter the elevator, the size of M1 is just right. The size of most elevators is enough to accommodate its lightweight body. It is not difficult to see that M1 is positioned as a single vehicle or a compact two person vehicle, whether in terms of volume, weight or curved beam frame, and the non motor vehicle manned traffic regulations are prohibited, so it is recommended that one person ride a bike from a safety perspective.

Smarter and more intelligent

The automatic light sensing headlamp still retains the design of the calf angel eye, and adds an ambient light sensing device, which can automatically select to turn on or off the headlamp according to the change of ambient light, making it more intelligent and humanized. The daytime running lights of the circular angel eye are always on when the power is on, which not only improves the driving force of the whole vehicle, but also makes driving safer.

M1 has added an auto steering lamp centering system. With the "jingle" prompt sound, the steering lamp automatically returns to the center after turning. You can also press the button to contact the turning command. It also plays an obvious role in the actual driving process, saving the trouble of manual correction. If you touch the steering light by mistake, you can touch the steering by gently pressing the key; The constant speed cruise is also a highlight of this M1. It has the same effect as the car cruise. During the driving process, you can press this key at any time to enter the constant speed mode. The electric vehicle runs at the current speed at a constant speed. The constant speed mode can be removed by brake and accelerator operation. In the real experience, this function can play its role in good road conditions, Free your right hand completely.

The M1 display screen is designed to be more eye-catching, brighter and more comprehensive than N1. Important vehicle data are displayed on the screen for easy viewing at any time.

Safer and more worry free

The side brace is equipped with an electronic sensing device. As long as the side brace is in the state of being propped up, the vehicle will automatically enter the parking mode without danger due to the wrong tightening of the accelerator. After the side brace is propped up, you need to press the touch button to drive normally. In the actual experience, you sometimes forget this function. Although it is more troublesome to use, it is necessary for safety.

Different from N1, the M1 gear shift button is changed from dial type to two-way button type, and the position has also changed significantly. In actual operation, the M1 gear shift thumb is easier to reach, and the button type is also clearer than the dial type. After cracking, the first gear is 0~20 miles, and the second gear is 0~40 miles (the motor has more power); The headlamp can be turned on according to the actual situation. Generally, it is recommended to switch to the induction mode. The headlamp will be turned off automatically when the light is good, and turned on automatically when the light is dark; P gear parking mode can effectively prevent misoperation, especially when children are on board, so it is necessary to press the green button briefly to release P gear before moving forward when starting (the car ladder is lifted). If it is not released, the electric vehicle will not move forward regardless of any operation; The emergency double flashing light is another interpretation of M1 automotive light. It can effectively serve as a warning in fast driving or bad weather, and it is safer to drive.

The center stay shock absorber should also be put on the safety level. This technology was first applied to professional motorcycle racing events. The center stay shock absorber is more stable than the traditional dual hydraulic shock absorber in rapid curves, and the body is easier to control. The integrated rear rocker cast with aluminum titanium alloy is lighter. Due to the limitation of the load capacity of M1 and the original intention of the design, the mid mounted shock absorber shows good shock absorption performance and stability in actual driving, and is easier to match with the vehicle style.

More scientific and portable

The battery of calf M1 has changed a lot compared with N1. First, the aluminum alloy outer box makes the battery pack more textured and more like a handicraft. The battery compartment of M1 is designed below the seat barrel, so the shape of the battery varies greatly, and the handle is more ergonomically designed and portable. The battery pack is also equipped with a power indicator, which will prompt the battery power level during the charging process, so as to check the battery charging progress. M1 supports acceleration mode, and can be charged within 3 hours with optional high-power charger. The standard charger charging time is 6 hours.

Some other components

The M1 cowhead baffle is presented with the car. Although it seems to be just a decoration, you will find that the whole front face of the tram has changed a lot when you install the cowhead baffle, and usually some soft and small things can be placed in the middle of the baffle and the dashboard, which is also a small storage space.

The gilded logo is a good ornament, which makes the polished panel under the central control panel not appear empty and very energetic.

The front disc brake is very powerful, the braking effect is excellent, and the braking force is moderate, but it should be noted that the shortcomings of the disc brake should not be ignored, and it is easy to lock up. Therefore, in wet and slippery roads, the front brake should not be applied alone, and the front and rear brakes should be operated together. At the same time, the rear drum brake should not be adjusted too sensitively in daily use, After all, it is a terrible thing to lock the emergency brake hub. In the actual experience, the only thing that I felt uncomfortable was that the disc brake made some strange noises, and some brake discs rubbed. After sales said that it could be solved through adjustment, so I ignored it.

The front shock absorber is a dual hydraulic damping shock absorber. It can be seen from the trace of the metal rod that the shock range is very long, but it is absolutely not soft. On an unsatisfactory road, the road surface conditions can be clearly transmitted to the hands without bumping. The filtering effect on the potholed road surface is very good.

The Chaoyang vacuum tire used by M1 is very common on both motor vehicles and non motor vehicles. It is always famous for its wear resistance, stable grip, quiet sound and fuel economy. So we can see that M1 is also very sincere in the selection of supply chain. Although the tire is small, it is related to safety.

The Xiaoniu M1 is also equipped with a USB socket to supply power to mobile devices, which can supply power to the devices during cycling, providing great convenience for our daily travel. Unlike N1, because of the small size of M1, there is no cup holder design, so there is no place for the devices. This is actually a good solution, It can be perfectly solved by hanging a small portable bag on the hook. The interface is also a two-way design, which can be inserted in both directions.

BOSCH high-performance brushless motor is the source of M1 power. The youth version, urban version, power version and top configuration version are respectively equipped with 400W, 600W, 800W The torque of 1200W Bosch motors has also been greatly improved in turn. The Bosch brand is very famous in the electromechanical industry, but it is still a newcomer in the electric vehicle motor industry. It is not the one with the most patents, nor one of the top motor manufacturers in China. There are also some brand motors with good reputation, such as Aneda, Quanshun, Jin Yuxing, etc. Despite the Bosch aura, among the author and several other experienced people, the consistent feeling is that the M1 urban motor has sufficient starting power, the second gear starting has a clear "push back feeling", the noise is very low during driving, the power output is smooth, and the waterproof and life are only waiting for future inspection.

The paint surface treatment of ABS plastic parts is basically a three layer painting process of sealing primer, color coating and finishing paint. M1 has a smooth paint surface, pure color, and it is only time to test whether it is sun resistant! In addition to M1C (urban version), there are four versions of M1 lite (youth version), M1S (power version) and M1pro (top configuration version).

The PU cushion is moderately soft and hard, and the cushion angle is slightly tilted forward. It is not particularly comfortable to drive for a long time. PU material can also play a waterproof role in rainy and snowy days. When it comes to waterproof M1, the plastic seat cover can be folded up and placed in the seat bucket when not in use.

The direction angle of the rear-view mirror has also been adjusted. Similar to the rectangular rear-view mirror of a car, it has a larger field of vision, so it must be installed horizontally. I will install it reversely.

The front leg space is good, and the pedal position is not particularly rich. The author needs to place the foot with a size of 43 to be comfortable.

The M1 battery is packed in the seat bucket, so the space inside the seat bucket is very tight. In addition to the charger, other items cannot be placed. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a trunk to facilitate the daily storage of items on the vehicle.

The large lip design of the rear mudguard effectively prevents the mud water from being thrown forward. In the past few days, we have also walked many waterways, and the mudguard effect is excellent. No splashing mud spots were found on the car body.

Lighting system

The M1 headlamp adopts a car level solution, which adds a lens to the headlamp to effectively distinguish the bright part from the dark part, and will not affect the opposite vehicles due to the scattering of light. The tangent line of the light and dark parts can be clearly seen through the following light map. In the actual experience, the headlamp effect is very satisfactory.

The inside of the handlebar is a side lamp, the light is very eye-catching, and the yellow light has a long penetration distance. It also integrates turn signals, parking lights, and locking/unlocking. In Shijiazhuang, a foggy and hazy city, such intimate lights will make driving safer.

The semi enclosed integrated tail lamp design greatly increases the visibility of the overall tail lamp system, and the light indication can be clearly seen both at the rear and side of the vehicle, greatly increasing the safety factor of itself and other vehicles. The highly integrated tail lamp covers all lights including brake lights, tail lights, and parking lights, making it more beautiful.

About endurance

The battery of Maverick M1 urban version is 20Ah, and the endurance is 80KM. Of course, the endurance mileage is the data under ideal conditions. In the actual experience, the driver did not deliberately restrict a certain driving attitude and speed. There were often large throttle and brake movements, so a lot of electric energy would be lost. However, from the data at the time of departure and the data at the time of return, it was certainly impossible to drive 80km under free state, but there was no problem with more than 50km, Of course, this has a lot to do with the driver's habits and road conditions, so the attendants need not worry about this. I think the 50km endurance is very good, and there is no problem in meeting the daily short distance travel and commuting.

Moreover, due to the limitation of the controller, when the power is less than 15%, it will enter the low-speed mode (gear 1), with the maximum speed of 20km/h.

About the cracking speed

Due to the restrictions of local policies, the set speed of the outgoing calf M1 is no more than 20km/h. I think it can't meet the needs of the tallow people. This requires breaking the speed to give full play to the maximum power of Bosch motors. M1 has been published on the Internet and has been shared by countless gods. Here, the author is lending flowers to Buddha to sort it out for friends to find.

Note: Speed cracking is to give better play to M1 performance. You must drive slowly in congested sections and comply with local traffic regulations.

About the dashboard label

About multi-function key

The keys of calf M1 are physical keys and remote keys, which are similar to car keys. The remote control key integrates the unlocking, car finding and car locking buttons. Here we talk about the car finding function, which provides great convenience for searching for a car at night. Press the car finding key, M1 will give feedback that the light flashes and the light above the key hole lights up, so you don't have to worry about finding a car or the embarrassment of the key hole in the future.

About the calf butler

The Maverick app has stepped into the 2.0 era from 1.8. I have seen many netizens complain about the previous version before, but through the algorithm modification and interface optimization of 2.0, this new app gives me a very good feeling. The accessory box with the car contains the QR code scanning and downloading of "Maverick Steward", and also gives the car's SN code to the owner in the form of QR code for simple scanning and binding.

The intelligence of "Maverick butler" is shown by collecting vehicle information through the central control chip inside the vehicle and then feeding it back to the user's mobile phone, which includes real-time vehicle condition information, vehicle anti-theft function, autonomous alarm, vehicle positioning, customer service, butter interaction and other functions, and judging emergencies, such as low battery warning, vehicle movement warning Some intelligent functions such as battery withdrawal reminder, travel weather reminder, route planning, etc. These intelligent functions enable us to keep abreast of our car conditions at any time, and at the same time, we can also reasonably arrange our travel schedule, so that we can truly "keep the Mavericks at hand and travel without worry"!

With its own positioning module, it can accurately locate the daily travel route. Because the SIM card is used to realize data interaction, it is free in the first year and 100 yuan/year in the next year. Although it is very unpleasant to need to renew the fee, it is worth thinking about the safety of your car. The calf butler also integrates service and community functions. If there is a problem, it is very convenient to find the cause of the problem and the nearby after-sales outlets, and can also interact with Niuyoumen.

It provides the operation of vehicle ownership transfer and cancellation, which can facilitate the transfer of ownership to the recipient when the vehicle changes hands, and only needs the mobile phone number to operate.

If the vehicle encounters abnormal movement, the App will push messages to the mobile phone. Although the function is powerful, anti-theft is still up to you. If you feel that the insurance is not enough, you should buy "butter insurance", so that you can add an insurance for your car. If you don't know what is lost, you will get corresponding compensation.

Other displays

last

In my opinion, the Maverick M1 urban version can cope with most situations. If it is for short commutes, the youth version is the best choice. If it is for better power and stronger endurance, choose the power version. If it is a car enthusiast, there is nothing to hesitate to start with the top version. Although I read some complaints on the Internet before receiving M1, I would like to say that although M1 is not as big as N1, its smart body makes it more flexible and maneuverable when getting on and off the elevator; Although M1 is not suitable for carrying people, it is because the original intention of the N series design is to complement the N1 market; Some people even say that M1 is not as cost-effective as N1, which I can't answer, but the application of some technologies is also the reason why many people choose it. To say so much is not to comment on which series of N or M is better! The differences in appearance, performance, and function are doomed to be different from each other. You can only see what you need. Of course, M1 also has shortcomings. For example, there is basically no storage space, no cup holder design, the brake disc makes abnormal noise, and the other thing is that the Maverick Steward 2.0 is not very stable, and the data is not pushed in a timely manner. I hope it can simplify the complexity of the later version, and work hard on safety to really achieve all-round 24-hour protection.