Project Background:
This vehicle is a sporty all-electric SUV with a focus on handling. Currently, one of the major selling points of new energy vehicles is ADAS. A certain foreign brand SUV is planned to be launched in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Due to differences in road conditions and driving habits in these regions, targeted local tests are required before the product goes to market.
The project will commence in June 2024. Australia will conduct the test for 30 days, while New Zealand will do it for 20 days. The total test mileage will reach 10,000 kilometers. The test cities in Australia are Melbourne. After the test, the vehicles will be shipped by sea to New Zealand. The test in New Zealand will start in September 2024 and end in late September. The test city in Australia is Melbourne, covering various scenarios such as the city, highways, rural areas and mountain roads. The test mileage in Melbourne is approximately 6,000 kilometers, among which the night mileage is 800 kilometers. The test mileage in Auckland is about 4,000 kilometers, with the night mileage being 1,200 kilometers. The successful completion of this project not only helps the client obtain comprehensive and detailed test data, laying a solid foundation for the official entry of this model into the Australian and New Zealand markets, but also demonstrates Zishine’s professional capabilities in the overseas road test services for automobiles.
Adaptive verification:
Melbourne has a Mediterranean climate. The test period was during Melbourne’s winter, which is rainy. The urban roads in Melbourne are very narrow and some road lines are irregular, which placed high demands on the performance of ADAS. The ADAS functions tested included speed warning, lane departure assistance, blind spot detection, vehicle centering control, adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, parking assistance, etc. The key tested function was vehicle centering control. Special scenarios and typical scenarios in Melbourne were repeatedly tested with emphasis, and good test data were accumulated. Many optimization points were discovered, which had a significant impact on improving product performance.
Test performance:
In this test, the ADAS function of this vehicle performed well on various roads, with clear road lines and small road curvatures. In some conditions, such as strong backlighting, irregular vehicles on the road, rainy weather, and complex urban traffic, the vehicle’s center control was challenged. The test also identified some issues that needed to be optimized. Melbourne found a total of 232 items, and Auckland found 191 items. In response to these problems, we collected detailed test data and promptly provided feedback to the customers, assisting them in formulating detailed improvement plans. We quickly completed software updates and function optimizations, closing the loop on the issues and providing a solid guarantee for the subsequent launch of the production model.
Team collaboration:
This project was completed by our professional team in close collaboration with the customer. The participating team included experienced road test engineers, local drivers, and rear support technical teams. The test process, from vehicle customs clearance to license processing, road test execution to problem feedback, was closely linked and efficient, with precise accuracy.
We relied on our rich project experience and international testing capabilities to ensure the efficient conduct of the test, and also provided the customer with comprehensive and real test data.
Future outlook:
As an important part of this vehicle entering the Australian and New Zealand markets, the successful completion of this test provided the customer with comprehensive adaptability data support, helping them quickly identify and solve problems in the product’s actual market environment, laying a solid foundation for the successful launch of the product. In the future, we look forward to working with more customers to jointly explore broader international markets!