The first electric car under the new Alfarus brand is expected to be assembled already in the third quarter of 2023 in the city of Engels, Saratov region. This was announced by the governor of the region Roman Busargin on Telegram.
He clarified that the focus is on maximum localization of production in the region: in the future it should be possible to supply electronics, plastic and glass elements produced in local factories.
The original model behind the Alfarus decal is the FAW Bestine NAT. A distinctive feature of the model are removable batteries that make “charging” fast. Power reserve passport – 420 km. The right rear door is sliding, with electric drive. As early as 2023, Engels plans to assemble up to 2,000 of these cars for taxi and car-sharing needs.
In addition to cars, batteries and charging stations will also be made at the production site, the governor noted. Another interesting detail is connected with this: according to independent sources, the price of Alfarus will be about 2.35 million rubles, but if the negotiations with the Ministry of Industry and Trade are successful, the cost of the battery will be excluded from the price, it is about 700 thousand rubles … But let ‘s wait for the official figures .
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Source: Telegram / Roman Busargin
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