Investigation
The Faraday Future FX Super One, recently unveiled in the US, is an intriguing AI MPV that shares its roots with the Wey Gaoshan 9 minivan from Great Wall Motor in China. Faraday Future has imported the vehicle as a Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) kit and will assemble it in California to avoid US tariffs.
While the FX Super One shares a close relation with the Gaoshan 9, it does have some differences and upgrades. For instance, the wheelbase of the FX Super One is slightly longer, measuring approximately 2.8 cm or 1.1 inches longer than the Wey Gaoshan 9, possibly due to slight rounding or minor modifications.
Faraday Future has made additional visual and technological enhancements to differentiate the FX Super One from its Gaoshan 9 base. The most notable change is the replacement of the traditional front grille with a large LED screen from LeEco, referred to as the Super EAI F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem).
In terms of powertrains, the FX Super One offers two options similar to the Gaoshan 9: a fully electric version and a range-extended hybrid variant that combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with dual electric motors, producing a total of 452 horsepower and AWD capability. The battery pack is a 51.55 kWh unit from CATL, enabling about 125 miles of all-electric range before the gasoline engine assists.
The FX Super One is scheduled to start deliveries by the end of the year. However, the price of the FX Super One has not been released yet, while the Wey Gaoshan 9 starts at 353,800 yuan (49,360 USD) in China.
It's worth noting that Jia Yueting, the founder of Faraday Future, is also the founder of LeEco, a company that became a conglomerate with various divisions focused on smartphone manufacturing, smart TVs, and other consumer electronics.
In China, carmakers such as BYD, Geely, and 14 other carmakers and regulators are boosting car buying transparency via a centralized digital platform. This move aims to provide more information to consumers and improve the overall car buying experience.
In the same market, Great Wall Motor has debuted a new Tank 500 plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, with pre-sales starting in August.
References: [1] The Verge [2] Green Car Reports [4] Automotive News Europe [5] Electrek
- The automotive industry may witness a shift as Faraday Future, by implementing technology from its affiliate LeEco, introduces a large LED screen on the FX Super One, potentially inspiring similar innovations in vehicles.
- In the competitive landscape of the finance sector, the pricing of Faraday Future's FX Super One remains undisclosed, creating an economic challenge for consumers comparing it with the Wey Gaoshan 9's pricing in China.
- The transportation sector, especially the segment of electric-vehicles, is advancing rapidly as Great Wall Motor's Wey Gaoshan 9 in China and Faraday Future's FX Super One provide consumers with two distinct and powerful options.
- With the integration of technology into industry sectors such as automotive and transportation, lifestyle choices now incorporate the adoption of advanced electric vehicles like the Faraday Future FX Super One and the Wey Gaoshan 9, setting new standards for user experiences in both China and the United States.
