Chinese company Hongqi is preparing to present a new E001 sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show. informs carnewschina.com. The novelty will be the first model of the Hongqi New Energy brand.
The Hongqi E001 will be offered as a single-engine and rear-wheel drive and a twin-engine and all-wheel drive version. In addition to the traditional method of charging the battery, cars will receive modifications with replaceable batteries. The power reserve of the E001 on a single charge will be between 600 and 1 thousand km. It is claimed that a 5-minute charge is enough to cover 350 km. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3 seconds.
Hongqi New Energy brand cars will be destined not only for the Chinese market, but also for the European markets. The product range is planned to include 15 models, including sedans, crossovers and minivans. Hongqi E001 sales are expected to start in the second half of this year. The cost of modification with a replaceable battery is expected to be about 150 thousand yuan, and models with a charging function – 200 thousand yuan (about 2.4 million rubles).
Hongqi machinery, by data “socialbites.ca” will be produced at the former Mercedes-Benz plant in the Moscow region. Previously reportedThat the Hongqi HS7 crossovers appeared in Russia at a price of 5.2 million rubles.