At a recent premiere during the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, the Obukhov plant, part of the Almaz-Antey concern, unveiled the forthcoming lineup for the E-Neva brand. Previously, it was known that the modular platform developed by the holding company could underpin multiple models, but only a single prototype was shown — an electric crossover. Now the company has clarified the body styles for the upcoming models and shared details about the internal hardware.
What was demonstrated at the event were large-scale layouts rather than full-scale concepts. In addition to the already familiar crossover, the display included a smaller model intended for car sharing and a van, all designed to ride on the same E-Neva platform.
The plan envisions every model built on the E-Neva base, equipped with two electric motors delivering up to 435 horsepower combined. Beyond the electric car itself, the project also includes two hybrids that pair internal combustion engines with electric propulsion, boasting a driving range of 810 and 1000 kilometers respectively, according to a report from Auto Mir News on YouTube.
Li-ion batteries destined for the assembly of these vehicles at the Obukhov plant will be supplied by a St. Petersburg-based company named Rigel, a detail reported by Kommersant.
Exact production timelines for the new models have not been announced. Nevertheless, official targets in Russia call for the manufacture of at least 25,000 electric vehicles by 2024 and the establishment of more than 9,000 public charging stations.
In case it matters to readers familiar with the project, the base version of the E-Neva platform is fully electric. The stated performance for the dual-motor setup includes acceleration from 0 to 60 km/h in about 2.7 seconds and a top speed of roughly 197 km/h. A single-charge range is projected to be around 463 kilometers.
- The all-electric version was evaluated in July by Denis Manturov, who leads Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Another clip with broader context can be found on RuTube under the program Behind the Wheel.