Review : Just the right size | Mid-Battery | Yutong T2 Small Light Truck

Road permission and cost factors in cities have forced many urban truck owners to start transitioning to electrification. However, there is not an overly rich product line among new energy models, and there are no transitional products from small trucks to light trucks. The small truck is too small and the light truck is too big. For daily moving truck owners, this problem should have been bothering them for a long time.

In response to users’ pain points, Yutong has launched a product positioned as a “small light truck”, the Yutong T2. This vehicle allows users to enjoy the comfort and carrying capacity of a light truck while having the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of a small truck.

In addition to being a driver, urban delivery drivers also need to be loaders and unloaders. The work intensity is quite high, so the comfort of a vehicle is very important. The cab of Yutong T2 adopts a medium-wide cab design with an outer width of 1.9m. There is ample space in three directions in the car. The optimized windshield and sitting posture can provide the driver with a good field of vision.

The size of the rearview mirror and ground mirror of the entire vehicle are comparable to that of a medium truck. The small mirror below has a larger curvature. The field of view near the front wheel is better than that of other light trucks. The driver can observe the blind spot situation in time. Moreover, the rearview mirror has an electric heating function to ensure clear vision in rainy and snowy weather.

The exterior design of Yutong T2 still continues the family-style design features of Yutong light trucks. The headlights and the grille are perfectly connected and integrated. The front face adopts a closed grille decorated with stars, combined with the blue color that represents technology and environmental protection, giving it a It gives the entire vehicle a full sense of the future.

For example, the headlight is an integrated headlight with a lens design, which has strong lighting and paving ability at night.

Urban distribution work is mostly based on vans. The standard 2.1m high carriage will produce large wind resistance when driving at high speed, thereby increasing the resistance and power consumption of the vehicle. For this reason, Yutong T2 is equipped with a deflector at the original factory to adapt to the situation. The largest size compartment in regulations can effectively reduce wind resistance when driving at high speeds.

The small light truck is not small, and the interior space of Yutong T2 is also very large. Because of the new new energy platform, the cab floor of this vehicle has been newly optimized, and the central connectivity and longitudinal space are excellent.

And thanks to the new pocket design, there are no obstacles in the middle of the seats. The three seats are basically connected, so you can lie flat at will for daily rest.

The car has a standard three-seater layout. A very good thing is that the middle row seats and the passenger seat are independent and equipped with headrests, which greatly improves the comfort of the passengers in the car. After all, sometimes it is necessary for city delivery or moving. Need to pull the stevedore. Furthermore, the seat cushion of Yutong T2 can be plugged into a pillow, making it more comfortable for cardholders to lie down and rest.

The configurations in the cab are also quite rich, such as multi-function steering wheel, LCD instrument, large LCD screen, heating and cooling air conditioning, cruise control, headlight height adjustment, etc. These configurations can fully meet the needs of daily short-distance urban driving and are very convenient for driving. Sex and entertainment have been significantly improved.

The total vehicle mass of Yutong T2 is 4495kg, but its curb weight is 2520kg, which means that the vehicle can legally carry nearly 2 tons of cargo.

The cargo box size of this car can also reach the maximum size within the legal limit of 4.2×2.1×2.1 (m), with a volume of up to 18.5m³, and a loading capacity comparable to that of a light truck.

The wheelbase of this vehicle is 3360mm, which is a standard light truck wheelbase. The tires are all 185R16 tubeless tires, and the number of leaf springs is 2 in the front and 2+1 in the rear. This car is equipped with an Ackermann angle that optimizes steering for urban road driving conditions. The minimum turning radius can reach 11.5 meters, that is, it can easily make a U-turn on a two-way four-lane road. If it enters complex road conditions such as a residential area, the vehicle can also Steering is a breeze.

Of course, when buying an electric light truck, you still have to pay attention to the electric technology. Yutong T2 is equipped with the Yutong Ruikong E platform and a 77-degree single-pack mid-mounted battery. Relying on the Ruikong E platform, through hardware + software upgrades, it has excellent cruising range under the same working conditions and the same power. 15%-20% higher than the industry average, the vehicle’s maximum range is up to 270 kilometers, and it can basically run without charging under urban distribution conditions.

Because of the excellent thermal management and electronic control logic of the Ruikong E platform, Yutong T2 is also very economical. According to the daily valley electricity price, the operating cost of the 77-kWh version of Yutong T2 is equivalent to 0.14 yuan per kilometer. , which is 1.4 yuan, while the traditional fuel-powered light truck may be 0.8-0.9 yuan under urban conditions. This comparison is very obvious.

If the battery pack is placed in the middle, the axle must also be an electric drive axle, so the transmission efficiency is high and the power output will be much smoother. Yutong T2’s electric drive axle motor has a rated power of 50kw and a maximum power of 110kw. It has excellent low-speed and high torque output, and can perfectly handle starting at traffic lights and starting uphill with heavy loads.

In terms of vehicle safety, Yutong T2 adopts the highest protection level in the three-electricity industry. It is the first in the industry to adopt EHB brake-by-wire + Autohold function + EPB electronic parking brake, eliminating every concern of users during operation.

Just the right size,. Obviously, Yutong T2 is a highly targeted model. Its main battlefield is light-duty urban distribution transportation, which is also the most common working condition for 4.2-meter trucks. There is no problem with the cab and chassis of the T2 car. The cost is also very low. In addition, the price of this car will definitely not be as high as traditional new energy light trucks. Users can enjoy the product while also entering the industry at a lower threshold. Based on the above, Yutong T2 is still quite attractive.