According to the feedback from Aiways engineers, the actual measured braking distance of the Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé from 100km/h is 34.4m, which can further improve the safety of users during high-speed driving. The intelligent system helps the braking unit respond three times faster than conventional brakes and ensures maximum energy recuperation. The vacuum-independent, electromechanical brake iBooster is paired with Bosch’s ESP® hev module to allow faster build-up of pressure and enable shorter stopping distances.
The vehicle is equipped with Bosch’s second-generation brake booster, the iBooster with ESP® hev brake control system, specifically developed for hybrid and electric vehicles. The Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé effortlessly reached an electronically governed top speed of 160km/h during testing, accelerating from 0-to-100km/h in less than seven seconds.
The Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé’s performance consistently exceeded the expectations and development targets of Aiways’ engineering team in each of these tests. Each facilitated the dynamic performance tests that covered the vehicle’s braking, ride and handling and stability. The venue provides access to a straight-line performance road, control road, braking road, comfort road, high-speed circuit, high-speed bowl with parabolic curve, durability circuit and ramp. The working conditions of the Yancheng Proving Ground were an invaluable resource for a range of performance tests that were conducted to complement the durability tests during the development phase.
Engineers even tested the vehicle’s capabilities in misuse conditions, such as poor driving techniques, to ensure that the U6’s performance is always at its best, regardless of external influences. The U6 SUV-Coupé has undergone over 150 test cycles on changing road load conditions and hardness tests in preparation for real-world driving. Structural strength, assembly quality and powertrain were also analyzed, alongside reliability, economy, and power, as well as noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Testing at the Yancheng proving ground allowed Aiways’ engineers to optimize the durability of the vehicle’s structure, powertrain, and performance. Aiways CTO, Jet Zhang, sets the tone, “Our rigorous testing procedures are guiding us to an outstanding product quality for ambitious customers.” Aiways estimates that the total distance covered so far during the R&D process for the U6 SUV-Coupé equates to around 1.2 million kilometers. The cars covered nearly 400,000 kilometers each. After comprehensive test drives under extreme climate conditions (winter/summer testing), the Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé prototype was put through rigorous endurance and performance tests to fine-tune the dynamics and deliver an exceptional driving experience.Įight vehicles completed 240 days of testing at the Yancheng Zhongqi Research Automobile Proving Ground, which is also used by international OEMs. Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, Aiways, has completed a crucial and demanding cycle of product testing for its next model, the U6 SUV-Coupé. Eight vehicles completed 400,000 kilometers of testing over 240 days