On August 26th, 2021, AI-TECH Tech Day, a media event with the theme of AI-TECH technology, was held by Aiways at Shanghai Global Harbor. As Aiways’ second model about to go into production, the U6’s product details were thoroughly introduced.
Based on Aiways’ electric-exclusive MAS platform, the U6 features a hybrid body with steel on top and aluminum on the bottom. With this lightweight concept, the weight of the U6 with dimensions of 4,805 * 1,880 * 1,641mm and a wheelbase of 2,800mm has been well controlled.
The PLAY version equipped with a 63 kWh battery weighs only 1,790 kg, while the middle configuration with a 72 kWh battery weighs 1,820 kg. Even the top-of-the-line model equipped with an 88 kWh battery pack still weighs only 1,900 kg.
Nearly 20% of high-strength vacuum-cast aluminum and more than 25% of aluminum profiles are used as structural materials in the chassis and undercarriage positions such as support frames, shock towers, shock parts, and impact boxes. The weight of the aluminum alloy material in the white body accounts for more than 52%, reducing the weight of the white body by more than 50kg compared to traditional steel bodies, achieving a perfect combination of lightweight and safety.
The cross-border shape adheres to the design concept of “global sports aesthetics” jointly designed by design teams from China, Japan, and Germany. The wind knife design at the front and rear of the car gives the U6 strong sports temperament while keeping the drag coefficient at 0.26. According to the introduction of the product manager on the scene, the top-of-the-line model will feature carbon fiber rearview mirror shells.
Regarding the interior design, the biggest highlight is the long and narrow LCD dashboard and the world’s first interstellar cruise shift lever design. It is neither traditional push-pull nor the recently appeared button-style. The U6’s gear shifting method is through a twisting action with obvious segment feeling, which can reflect its originality.
Aiways started exporting vehicles overseas in May of last year. As of August 2021, Aiways has exported a total of 2,681 units overseas, including 1,652 units exported in 2021.
🔗Source: Aiways
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