A prototype electric vehicle, the Lada e-Largus, was unveiled in Izhevsk during a formal presentation attended by regional officials. The event featured Maxim Sokolov, president of AVTOVAZ, presenting the model to Alexander Brechalov, the head of the Republic of Udmurtia. The moment underscored AVTOVAZ’s commitment to advancing battery-electric mobility in Russia and to strengthening local automotive capabilities through a dedicated domestic project.
Designed as a highly localized Russian electric car, the e-Largus is planned to enter trial production at the Lada Izhevsk plant by the end of 2023. The project emphasizes national sourcing and manufacturing resilience, aiming to incorporate a substantial share of components sourced from Russian suppliers right from the start of series work. In practical terms, the plan calls for at least half of the equipment and materials to originate domestically, aligning with the company’s long-term strategy to bolster domestic industrial competencies and reduce dependence on imported parts.
The e-Largus prototypes are undergoing a rigorous program of road tests and laboratory evaluations to verify performance, safety, and reliability under real-world conditions. This testing phase is essential to validate the design choices and to refine systems before full-scale fabrication begins at the Izhevsk facility.
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At its core, the e-Largus uses a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor rated at 110 kW to deliver robust acceleration and steady highway performance. The powertrain is paired with lithium-ion batteries positioned in the front engine compartment and in the former gas-tank area, a layout that helps lower the vehicle’s center of gravity. This design preserves interior and cargo space, offering a 560-liter trunk capacity in the five-seat configuration, with the potential for flexible seating arrangements to optimize passenger and cargo needs.
The instrument cluster in the e-Largus is fully digital, providing drivers with real-time information on charge status, remaining range, and system diagnostics. The vehicle is designed to offer a practical driving range that will be around 400 kilometers under typical driving conditions and a preserved payload capacity when transporting passengers and goods. The gross vehicle weight rating allows for a total load of about 430 kilograms, ensuring useful everyday practicality. Performance targets include a top speed electronically limited to 145 km/h and a brisk acceleration profile that enables reaching 100 km/h in under ten seconds, suitable for confident urban and light highway use.
AVTOVAZ’s president, Maxim Sokolov, introduced the e-Largus prototype and highlighted the project’s potential to expand the output at the Lada Izhevsk plant, advance Russian engineering capabilities, and deliver a truly domestically produced electric car. The initiative is positioned as a cornerstone in building up national automotive autonomy and enhancing the country’s role in advanced vehicle technologies.
Note: Information originates from AVTOVAZ communications and related corporate materials.
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