Beijing International Auto Show 2016: Unveiling the Best EVs

On April 25th, the 14th Beijing International Auto Show, also known as “Auto China”, will commence at the China International Exhibition Center (Old Hall). This year’s show will feature 147 new energy vehicle models. This article divides the cars into three categories: pure electric, hybrid, and concept cars, and unveils the best models in each category.

Unveiling

Pure Electric Cars

1. Tesla MODEL X

   Tesla officially announced that the MODEL X would make its domestic debut at the Beijing Auto Show on April 23rd. The selling price for the standard version 90D MODEL X ranges from 961,000 to 1.1718 million RMB, while the limited edition P90D Signature Red has a price of 1.4795 million RMB. Tesla has already started inviting MODEL X consumers in China to choose the optional configuration, with deliveries expected to start in the second quarter.

2. DENZA (Denza)

   DENZA, which positions itself as a high-end pure electric vehicle brand, focuses on consumer demand and will unveil new life solutions at the Beijing Auto Show. The solutions solve concerns in four aspects of daily life: extraordinary experience, intelligent travel, convenient charging and premium services, creating a better electric life experience for consumers. Additionally, DENZA is planning on releasing a second vehicle model.

3. Qoros 5 EV

   Qoros Auto will release its first pure electric vehicle, the Qoros 5 EV, during this year’s Beijing Auto Show. The new car is an electric SUV model based on the Qoros 5 SUV. Additionally, Qoros will release the Qoros 3 electric version this year.

4. Zotye E200# New Energy Vehicles Showcase at Beijing International Auto Show 2018

1. Zotye E200

Zotye E200, with its 5 industry-leading advantages of fashion, comfort, safety, technology and pure electric drive, will be launched globally at Beijing International Auto Show on April 25th. This car model subverts the traditional cheap impression of micro cars in China and can compete with luxury brands in the market, being called “the finest and most exquisite national small car in China”.

2. Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 EV

Dongfeng has not yet disclosed the specific battery capacity, power parameters, range and release time of the Jingyi S50 EV. These details are expected to be officially released at Beijing International Auto Show. The launch of Jingyi S50 EV not only enriches the product line of the series but also provides more choices for consumers in eco-friendly travel solutions.

3. Dongfeng Fengxing S500 EV

Dongfeng Fengxing S500 EV, based on the S500 model, is the first pure electric MPV car model launched by Dongfeng Fengxing. Compared to the gasoline version, the logo and front grille will add blue decorative stripes and the rear will have an “EV” sign. The detailed power and configuration information will only be announced at Beijing International Auto Show.

4. Dongfeng Citroen Elysee electric version

The electric version of Dongfeng Citroen’s first new energy vehicle, Elysee, is developed on the basis of the existing production car. Dongfeng Citroen Elysee electric version is expected to be created based on PSA Group’s EMP1 electric vehicle platform, the same platform that new Elysee is on.

5. Luxgen New S3 Intelligent Electric Vehicle

Dongfeng Yulon Luxgen will debut the new small car “S3” at Beijing International Auto Show. The new car’s design is very trendy and a pure electric version will also be launched. Luxgen New S3 only sells gasoline versions in Taiwan at the moment. More information about the electric version will be released on Beijing International Auto Show.

6. Hawtai xEV260

华泰xEV260 is a pure electric SUV model, which is equipped with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery. The EV can be charged to 80% in 30 minutes under a fast charging mode. More details will be released at the Beijing International Auto Show.The new car is based on the Huatai New Santa Fe, so the Huatai xEV260 basically maintains the styling design of the New Santa Fe, but integrates blue design elements in areas such as the front grille, front headlight eyebrows, LED daytime running light tops, roof, wheel cover and above the side skirts. In terms of body size, the Huatai New Energy xEV260 has a length, width, and height of 4426/1862/1683mm, and a wheelbase of 2640mm, with a curb weight of 1764kg. Huatai xEV260 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April this year.

The new car will be finely tuned by BAIC New Energy’s R&D center in Barcelona, Spain, positioning it as a high-performance pure electric sports sedan. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is only 3 seconds, and the cruising range can reach 300 kilometers with a top speed exceeding 260 km/h. In addition, the new car is expected to apply more advanced technology in vehicle architecture, lightweighting, and electric drive.

The BAIC New Energy EX200 is a brand-new A0-class pure electric SUV based on the Senova X25. The exterior, interior, and vehicle color scheme are similar to the Senova X25. In terms of performance parameters that consumers are most concerned about, such as cruising range and charging time, the vehicle adopts front-wheel drive design, and the cruising range can reach 200 kilometers with a top speed of 125 km/h, which is very suitable for urban commuting.

The BAIC EU260 is a brand-new energy vehicle that uses an electric drive system. It adopts a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the cruising range can reach 254 km under NEDC conditions. At the same time, the EU260 also uses a unique design concept, with a streamlined and dynamic body shape, combined with the latest energy-saving technology, which is both environmentally friendly and energy-saving.# Latest Electric Vehicles from Chinese Automakers

1. BAIC EU260

The BAIC EU260 is positioned as a compact pure electric vehicle, based on the Senova D50 with a length, width, and height of 4582 * 1794 * 1515 mm and a wheelbase of 2650 mm. The EU260 is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor of 100 kW and a torque of 260 Nm. It has a maximum speed of 140 km/h, and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 9 seconds, with a comprehensive range of 260 km on a single charge. The EU260 adopts the SmartCell intelligent electric drive system, which can ensure that the vehicle battery is charged to 80% in half an hour.

2. BAIC C51 BE

At this auto show, BAIC New Energy’s new pure electric A-level SUV will officially debut. The model is being developed under the code name of BAIC C51 EB, with its range reaching to a new level of 300 km. From the pictures of the model exposed this time, the vehicle continues BAIC New Energy’s design concept of creating pure electric vehicles based on existing gasoline-powered products. The overall appearance of the vehicle is consistent with that of the Senova X55, and the size of the car body is expected to be continued. The new car will be positioned as a multifunctional, pure electric driving enjoyment urban SUV.

3. BAIC EH400

The BAIC EH400 is based on the Senova D80 and will have a body length of 4946 mm and a wheelbase of 2830 mm. It is positioned as a C-class high-end business sedan with a maximum range of up to 400 km. The appearance of the new car is consistent with that of the current gasoline D80, with a visually stable and atmospheric design. The charging port is hidden behind the logo on the front face. The new car is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and improved ternary lithium-ion battery technology, which further improves the efficiency of battery operation and reduces unnecessary energy loss. The electric motor is matched with an electric vehicle single-speed gearbox, and uses a knob-type shifting structure.

4. JAC iEV6S

The JAC iEV6S is reportedly equipped with a set of three-element power batteries from Samsung, with a capacity of 33 kWh and a maximum range of 300 km.

5. JAC iEV7#
   

The iEV7 is a fully electric mid-size sedan, built based on the fuel-powered model RuiFeng A60. Its official motor maximum power is 150 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 330 N·m. It has a driving range of 320 kilometers.

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JAC iEV6E

iEV6E is a fully electric model based on JAC YueYue, with a maximum motor power of 61 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 175 N·m. It has a driving range of 152 kilometers. Another upgraded model iEV5 equipped with a 33kWh ternary lithium battery, has a maximum power of 68 horsepower and a maximum torque of 215 N·m, with a driving range of up to 251 kilometers.

Revelation

Hybrid cars

1

BMW 740Le xDrive

BMW will launch its plug-in hybrid car in the flagship 7-series at the Beijing Auto Show, named BMW 740Le xDrive. The car is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged gasoline engine and an electric motor, and a charging port is located on the left front fender of the car.

2

Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 e 4MATIC

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is the renamed series of the old ML series, and GLE 500 e 4MATIC is a higher configuration level of the GLE series. It is equipped with a BlueDIRECT 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine and an electric motor, with a maximum power of 333 horsepower for the engine and 116 horsepower for the electric motor. The system’s maximum torque is 650 N·m. The pure electric driving mode has a driving range of 31 kilometers. The price of the GLE 500 e 4MATIC will be announced at the Beijing Auto Show.

3

Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo officially announced that the Volvo XC90 T8 Honorary Plug-in Hybrid has been officially launched with a suggested retail price of 1.358 million yuan. The new car is equipped with a brand-new automatic driving technology. Its biggest highlight is equipped with the second-generation highly automatic driving technology (Pilot Assist II), which can achieve automatic driving and steering at speeds not exceeding 130 kilometers per hour on the highway with clear lane markings through intelligent cruise control with steering assistance.

Toyota Prius is a classic representation of hybrid cars. Following the global debut of the 4th generation Prius at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year, this generation of Prius will also make its first domestic appearance at the Beijing Auto Show. It is reported that the new Prius hybrid system has been upgraded again, with a maximum comprehensive power of 150 horsepower and a cruising range of up to 56 kilometers.

Acura has confirmed that it will officially showcase its first domestically produced model on April 23, 2016. According to reports, Acura’s first domestically produced model will be the mass-produced version of the Acura SUV-X concept, and is expected to launch a plug-in hybrid version.

Recently, Volkswagen has released a teaser image of its first debut of a new medium-to-large-sized SUV at the Beijing Auto Show. From the “C”-shaped daytime running lights on both sides of the front bumper, it can be seen that this will be a typical Volkswagen plug-in hybrid vehicle. It is reported that the power system has a maximum output power of 376 horsepower, a maximum torque of 699 Newton meters, and a pure electric mode cruising range of up to 50 kilometers.

# Kia Niro: A New Compact SUV with Hybrid System

It is reported that Kia Niro, a new compact SUV, is different from Sportage and KX3 in that it is equipped with a hybrid system. This power system consists of a 1.6-liter Atkinson cycle engine and an electric motor, with a battery capacity of 1.56 kWh, providing a maximum integrated horsepower of 146 hp and a maximum torque of 264 N·m. Kia Niro will make its domestic debut at the Beijing Auto Show and go on sale in October this year.

FAW Red Flag H7 PHEV: A Plug-in Hybrid Car

FAW Group is devoted to developing new energy vehicles with five new models to be launched. The known models are Red Flag H7-PHEV, Red Flag H5-PHEV, A0-EV, A2-EV, and Red Flag-EV.

The strategic model of FAW Group is Red Flag H7 plug-in hybrid sedan, which is planned to be produced in the second half of 2016. In addition, Red Flag-EV is a brand new pure electric vehicle developed by FAW Group, which is planned to be launched in 2018. It is speculated that the other three models could be small pure electric vehicles, compact pure electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid sedans positioned lower than Red Flag H7.

BYD Qin 100: An Upgraded Pure Electric Car

The real car photos of BYD Qin 100 show an upgraded version of BYD Qin with extended pure electric driving range up to 100 kilometers. The new car has minor adjustments in appearance and a large center console display. It will be officially unveiled during the Beijing Auto Show.

Revealing Concept Electric Vehicles

1. Faraday Future/FF ZERO1

FF ZERO1, the first concept car from Faraday Future, a mysterious electric vehicle startup invested by LeEco’s CEO Jia Yueting, was unveiled at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas in January. It is a pure electric, zero-emission, fully connected, and personalized product that belongs to the future. It is said that it will soon come to Beijing.

2. BMW VISION NEXT 100 Concept Car

German BMW celebrated its 100th birthday on the 7th, reviewing the century-old history and unveiling the VISION NEXT 100 concept car at the 100th anniversary celebration held in Munich. The concept car will be unveiled at the Beijing International Auto Show with its Chinese name to be announced. The VISION NEXT 100 concept car aims to create an unprecedented driver-centered car by integrating artificial intelligence and perception technology to achieve automatic driving, and adopting revolutionary new materials to make travel an enjoyable experience, meeting all customer needs.

3

Lingyun Intelligent

Lingyun Intelligent will unveil a new Lingyun two-wheeled electric car prototype at this year’s auto show. Various functions can be realized, and formal mass production design will be performed afterwards, which may take about a year and a half to two years. True mass production may not be reached until 2020.

4

Toyota FCV PLUS

In this auto show, the new PRIUS, TOYOTA FCV PLUS concept car, and TOYOTA JIXIE concept car will also make their Chinese debut at the Toyota booth. The new PRIUS adheres to Toyota’s philosophy of “making better cars” and expresses the meaning of “pioneer” embodied by PRIUS. It is based on the “Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)” for the first time, and strives through excellent environmental performance, small and lightweight hybrid power systems, and high-rigidity body.

5

Peugeot Fractal Concept

# Peugeot unveiled a two-door four-seat concept coupe called Fractal Concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The avant-garde interior of Fractal Concept is 80% made by 3D printing technology. The power comes from two electric motors located on the front and rear axles, equipped with the eVADER sound warning system, making pedestrians aware of Fractal Concept silently passing by. This year, the concept car will come to the Beijing Auto Show.

Nissan IDS Concept Car will be exhibited at 2016 Beijing International Auto Show jointly by Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Nissan, and Zhengzhou Nissan. They will showcase a product lineup covering multiple subdivided markets, dedicated to meeting the highly diversified needs and preferences of Chinese consumers. Exhibits include the outstanding cutting-edge energetic high-end car Nissan Maxima and the self-driving car Nissan IDS (Intelligent Driving Solution). At that time, Nissan will create a groundbreaking travel experience, redefine the relationship between the car and the driver with advanced intelligent mobile technology and solutions.

Skoda VisionS Concept Car will make its debut on April 23rd, which is also the first time Skoda VisionS Concept Car has come to China. The car is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and is equipped with a 1.4T plug-in hybrid engine. The comprehensive power of this engine can reach 165 kW. The transmission that matches it is a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It is said that the final production version of the car will be launched and sold as soon as early 2017.

BAIC “Zhong Chuang” Concept Car, driven by BAIC New Energy’s “Zhong Chuang” program, officially releases the brand’s LOGO, car model, naming, and other details at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The first car model of “Zhong Chuang” brand will be officially launched at the end of this year. The car frame will adopt a super lightweight all-aluminum frame structure design, with two seats layout and a rear-drive driving method.

Chery Tiggo 7 Plug-in Hybrid and Arrizo 5 EV will be showcased at the Beijing Auto Show.

Chery has officially announced the new car lineup for the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. It’s reported that Chery will debut its Tiggo 7 model and a brand vision concept car on April 25th at the show. In addition, Chery’s lineup for the show will also include multiple new energy vehicles, such as the Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid version and Arrizo 5 EV.

Editor: Bin

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