Test drive experience of Gogoro 3 key edition of Guodian locomotive: invincible cup holder, scratch-proof shell and large-capacity carriage

Gogoro recently launched its own entry-level national electric locomotive Gogoro 3. Compared with Gogoro 1 and Gogoro 2, Gogoro 3 has lower price but relatively simple equipment. However, according to the two-day test drive experience in Kaohsiung City, although the entry-level car is not as complete as the mid-to high-end car, it still has a good experience in riding experience and electronic equipment compared with the general fuel car. And this time we test drive the most basic key version. For users who are not used to NFC keys or mobile phone unlocking, the key version has a better experience. Starting, unlocking and opening the door are similar to those of traditional locomotives, and are not inferior to NFC version in some aspects. Let's analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Gogoro 3 for the reference of car owners who want to start electric locomotives.

Version difference: The difference between the key version and NFC lies in the startup mode, carriage and price. Gogoro 3 has a key version (Gogoro 3) and a version unlocked by NFC card (Gogoro 3 Plus). The difference lies in the starting mode and the button to open the car. The version of our test drive is a key version that few people mention. For the key version, the operation is similar to that of a traditional locomotive. Turn the key to turn on the power supply, but the engine car still has to pull the brake and press the GO key. The NFC card can start the power supply after induction, and it is the same as pressing the GO key when starting the brake.

What's more special is that the key version turns the key to open the car, which can be opened when the fire is turned off or the faucet is locked. The NFC version is that after starting the power supply, you can drive the car by pressing the door opening button on the right handle. Then you may ask, what is the key version of the car button changed to? The answer is the power charging shortcut key, which can directly turn on and off the battery charging function without a mobile phone.

In terms of price, Gogoro 3 69980 yuan, Gogoro 3 Plus 75980 yuan, the difference is 6000 yuan. Personally, Gogoro 3 is only considered, and the NFC card version is more attractive, but the key version is suitable for elders who are used to traditional operation methods or users who want to save more money on car purchase. After all, the difference of 6000 yuan is not small.

▲ Compared with the common mobile phone and Bluetooth key unlocking in Gogoro cars, Gogoro 3 Plus supports NFC card unlocking in addition to mobile phone unlocking, and the Gogoro 3 key version of this test can only be unlocked with a key. It is a relatively rare evaluation project. In fact, the key operation is more intuitive, which is the same as the operation logic of the current fuel vehicle.

▲ The lock ring of the key version (Gogoro 3) is from the far left to the right, which is to open the seat cushion, tap lock, open the seat cushion, turn off the fire and start the power supply. The operation logic is the same as that of ordinary locomotives, which is more convenient for elders to use.

▲ If Gogoro 3 lock ring is located in Gogoro 3 Plus of NFC, it will be replaced by iQ system module with Bluetooth sensing.

▲ The configuration on the left side of the faucet is high beam, direction light and horn from top to bottom.

▲ Compared with the open button of Gogoro 3 Plus, the key version of Gogoro 3 is changed to the shortcut button of electric energy recharge, that is, the button of lightning symbol on the way.

Riding experience: light and quiet, more comfortable when waiting for the red light. In the past, the author simply rode Gogoro 1 and Gogoro 2, and this time Gogoro 3 has changed and streamlined. Let's talk about the riding experience first. Gogoro 3 still maintains the brisk driving sense of the existing electric locomotive. Even when driving under the weight of nearly 90 kilograms, the sense of acceleration from 0 to 60 kilometers is still excellent, but the acceleration will gradually slow down. However, electric locomotives start quickly and are very suitable for city riding. After all, the average speed of urban traffic during rush hours is about 60 kilometers per hour, not to mention the speed limit of roads. You can't ride too fast.

After this test drive in Kaohsiung, I still think Gogoro 3 still needs to be strengthened, which is quite obvious if the urban road surface is poor. The poor road feel of ditch cover and backfilled asphalt pavement will obviously reflect driving, which is a pity in my riding experience.

In the past, the author used the traditional scooter as a commuting tool. Gogoro 3 feels very comfortable when driving, especially when waiting for traffic lights, the locomotive will not have idle vibration and noise, which is one of the most remarkable feelings of switching to electric locomotive. In addition, in the endurance part, although there will be obvious differences according to personal driving habits, in the test drive in these two days, according to my habits, if I drive alone, I can drive about 85 kilometers with full power. For a single trip in urban area 10 km, it is an acceptable low standard to replace 1 or 2 batteries once a week.

However, the premise of this endurance is that every time the battery is replaced, it must be fully charged and the driving habits are mild, so that it can have better endurance performance. However, Gogoro's battery life has room for improvement compared with a six-phase fuel vehicle with a battery life of 200 kilometers. However, this will be improved with the progress of battery technology. Gogoro will gradually replace the new battery of 1740Wh in the near future. It is said that the battery life can be improved by 27%.

▲Gogoro 3' s brake lever is very smooth and long enough not to get in the way.

▲ I was a little uneasy about the small-area rearview mirror, but the circular angle of view is not bad.

▲ Two Gogoro batteries should be installed in the car. It is suggested that it is more convenient for ordinary people to replace batteries or replace them one by one. After all, the battery is not light.

▲Gogoro expects to replace some batteries with a new version with a larger battery capacity this year, which is also the difference between traditional fuel vehicles. Electric locomotives can apply new functions with the update, and the battery capacity will increase with the progress of science and technology, thus increasing the endurance of locomotives.

▲Gogoro 3' s car capacity is slightly improved, and the front end depth is enough to place a semi-hood helmet.

▲ The contrast design of headlights is very trendy.

▲Gogoro 2' s taillights are nicknamed sausage mouth, and Gogoro 3' s taillights are more convergent. I think the tail design of this generation is better.

▲ Slightly curved handrails are relatively low-key designs.

▲ Wide and thick cushions, slightly different paragraphs in front and back positions.

▲ In the past, the flying pedal became a fixed design, fearing that it would be hit by parking.

Design elements: I have to mention the cup holder, the more colorful and scratch-resistant Gogoro 3 series has been simplified in design, and the hardware devices of Gogoro 1 and Gogoro 2, such as automatic turn-off of direction lights, double flashing warning lights, flying pedals and reversing functions, have also been cancelled. However, in order to strengthen the characteristics of the model, there are still some divisions. For example, the carriage capacity of 26.5 liters is slightly larger than that of Gogoro 2, and the depth is good. The position of the license plate is slightly raised to avoid friction and deformation when moving the car.

What is particularly worth mentioning is the official emphasis on the cup holder. At first, I thought the cup holder was nothing, but it was just a cup holder. However, after the actual use, I really felt the design intention. For example, the width of the cup mouth is suitable for most hand-cranked and special bottles of drinks currently on the market. After testing, many drinks can be stably placed on the shelf except that the coffee in convenience stores is low in height and may fall in and be difficult to take out. The cup holder is made of rubber non-slip material, and the cup holder is deep enough that it will not fall out even if it is put into a thinner bottle.

In addition, Gogoro 3' s biggest feature is that it uses PP plastic, which does not need painting, and is more scratch-resistant, which is suitable for this crowded parking environment in Taiwan Province Province. On the other hand, I think Gogoro 3 and Gogoro 3 Plus have done a "good job" in product differentiation, that is, in addition to simple gray, there are two or three different color schemes, which are very colorful, different from previous Gogoro models, more suitable for young people and fresher.

▲ The position of the license plate advances and retreats to avoid the tragedy of parking collision and deformation.

▲ Scratch-resistant PP material is one of the selling points this time. Unlike paint, which is difficult to maintain, the color matching of the car body has also changed well.

▲ It must be mentioned that the cup holder is deep enough, with non-slip design and waterproof design at the bottom. But this design is more afraid of dirty leaves, dust and the like, and it is not easy to clean up.

▲ Try the famous Dandan Burger in South Taiwan Province Province, which is also the size of a common hand-cranked drink.

▲ Just put down the card. If there is a bigger cup, it still has room.

▲ Just try a smaller Bote bottle, because it has a non-slip design inside and is deep enough. It is still safe to ride all the way from Kaohsiung city center to Sun Yat-sen University.

▲ I went to a convenience store and found a convenient drink that I thought was the most impossible to stuff. This is a 900ml square bottle version of Bao Kuang Li Shui De.

▲ Put it down, just right. If you want to make full use of the maximum space of this cup holder, buy this bottle so that it can be put away and stuffed properly.

Comprehensive evaluation: The new series Gogoro 3 and Gogoro 3 Plus are practical-oriented and slightly adjusted, which are versions of Gogoro to enter the market and will also replace the most basic Gogoro 2 in the future. In the design, it caters to the practical orientation of entry-level cars, adding changes such as cup holder and big carriage, and providing some designs such as new color matching, cup holder and labor-saving center pillar (some cars have them) that were not available in previous models, but the existing equipment is greatly reduced and the screen is monochrome design.

If you switch from a fuel car to Gogoro 3, you can still appreciate the charm of electric vehicles, such as the sense of acceleration of electric vehicles or the sense of tranquility when parking at traffic lights. However, if you have ridden Gogoro's previous models, you will still feel a little sorry for the simplified design such as color screen, reversing function, charging interface and flying pedal. But this is the original sin of entry-level models. At least Gogoro 3 has some changes in design, which is the better part.

On the whole, Gogoro 3 is a practical car model. If you just want to start Gogoro at the lowest cost, it is indeed an irreplaceable choice. However, if the budget can be slightly increased, I personally think that choosing Gogoro 2 will give you a better electric locomotive experience. How to choose depends on your use environment and budget, there is no absolute good or bad.

▲ The side bracket is quite satisfactory, but Gogoro 3 has a labor-saving main bracket, which should improve the utilization rate.

▲ Labor-saving pillars were only available in some Gogoro cars before, so it is easy to stand on one foot.

▲Gogoro 3 is an entry-level car, but the body color design is more lively, getting rid of the impression that the national car is black and silver.

▲ Although there are more lively colors, individuals still prefer low-key and simple gray, and the contrast design of headlights has also changed the appearance.