When you buy a fully electric car, you'll face some annoying problems, such as the lack of infrastructure in some areas in your country to accommodate these advanced vehicles. What happens then? You'll suffer from a lack of charging stations, and therefore, you'll also face "range anxiety," meaning your battery will run out and your car will shut down somewhere. The mere thought of that can be stressful. At the same time, however, you may want to switch from a gasoline engine and eliminate the cost of regular maintenance and repairs, and follow the trend of quiet, advanced electric cars that provide direct and tremendous power.
The solution is the Range Extended Vehicle (REV) technology.
REV technology is a compromise between an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. This technology means the car is effectively a plug-in hybrid, and its battery can be charged. However, it runs on electric power all the time, using the engine to recharge and back up its electric motors. The engine acts as a power generator for the batteries but does not directly transmit power to the wheels. This increases the car's range. Instead of traveling 400 kilometers, for example, you can travel 800 kilometers, and you charge the car once a week instead of once a day. You charge it overnight and forget about it for days. This technology is particularly suitable for areas that aren't fully ready for electric vehicles on their roads due to infrastructure, regulations, and other reasons. It doesn't replace gasoline engines, but it saves you money and also saves you the long time it takes to charge your electric car.
Cars That Use REV Technology
Among the cars that use this technology is the Voyah Free, a luxury SUV designed to compete according to European standards, with its luxury and quality. Voyah is a subsidiary of Dongfeng, a Chinese state-owned company that manufactures parts for well-known companies such as Nissan, Honda, Datsun, Mitsubishi, and others. Voyah Free also received a 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety test. This car boasts an electric range of up to 1,200 km, and its engine produces 600 hp and 750 Nm of torque.
The Voya Free boasts a luxurious interior made from the finest leather, both suede and recyclable. It also features a large screen in the center console, including a digital instrument cluster, a front passenger screen, and a central entertainment screen. It is one of the few electric cars to come with a panoramic sunroof that opens its window, not just to the sky. Other nice features include a rear passenger camera, useful for those with small children in rear child seats who like to keep an eye on them. A front-facing selfie camera, a DVR, useful in case of accidents, and a 360-degree camera with automatic parking are also available. This is in addition to an interior scent control system, a massage, cooling, and ventilation system for the seats, and even luxurious interior lighting.
Voya also produces the M-Hero, a military-inspired SUV with a very rugged design. It possesses many off-road features that make it an excellent vehicle for adventure, as well as for everyday use, as it comes with almost the same luxury features as the Voyager Free inside its cabin.
In short, REV technology is a mid-solution between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles, offering a greater range than conventional electric vehicles. You'll want to try one when you see what Chinese cars offer, but you might be intimidated by their reputation. So, when faced with this issue, research whether the car is available in European countries, its Euro NCAP rating, the manufacturer's history, and the sources of its parts. This will help you be confident in the car you're buying.
