As one of the four major auto shows in China, the Guangzhou Auto Show is about to open. Despite taking place at the end of the year, its popularity remains undiminished. This year’s Guangzhou Auto Show will feature 48 global debut models, 28 concept cars, a total of 1,085 exhibited cars, and 150 new energy vehicle models that we are most concerned about. With a huge exhibition hall and numerous vehicle models, how can you accurately find the new cars you want to know about? Don’t worry, in this article, we will allow you to have a preview of these new energy vehicle models!
The 16th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition will be held in the China Import and Export Fair Complex from November 16th to 25th, 2018. November 16th is the media day, which is only open to the media. November 17th to 18th is the professional audience day (ticket price: 100 yuan/ticket), and November 19th to 25th is the public day (ticket price: 50 yuan/ticket).
In addition, this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show will use 13 exhibition halls in area A and 7 exhibition halls in area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex, as well as the outdoor exhibition area in the south square of areas A and B. To ensure that you don’t get lost, we provide you with the exhibition hall location map.
Our most concerned new energy vehicle models will be concentrated in the third floor exhibition hall of area B. Domestic manufacturers such as NIO, WM Motor, Qiantu, EV Card, Hezhong, Chery New Energy, JAC New Energy, ora, Geely New Energy, and Changan New Energy will participate in the new energy vehicle exhibition area at this year’s auto show, and there are also many big names such as Tesla, Polestar, and Porsche New Energy. Next, let’s take a look at the most “worth seeing” new cars at the auto show.
Key New Energy Vehicle Models
Electric Car Brand – ENOVATE Sky
On November 13th, DearCC officially renamed its ENOVATE brand to Sky, and on September 20th before that, its first mass-produced SUV model, the ME7, was unveiled, with a body size of 4655/1963/1640/2825, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, with an NEDC range of 500 km, 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.9 seconds, a wind resistance coefficient of 0.28 Cd, and a battery energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Two power options of 170 kW and 320 kW will be provided.
Previously, Byton’s “Mobile TV” and Ideal’s “Four-Screen Linkage” attracted a lot of attention, but Sky is even more powerful, directly equipped with a front three-rear two five-screen interconnection system, which is one screen more than the four-screen system. The ME7 will be produced at the company’s vehicle base in Shaoxing and will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2019. This auto show is the earliest opportunity for ordinary consumers to get a hold of it.
Sky’s exhibition booth is located at booth 11C04 on the third floor of Hall B.
GAC Honda’s Launch of Its New Vision VE1
As GAC Honda’s self-owned brand, Leichi has always been a bit poor with only one S1 model (already discontinued) converted from the outdated “Three Trunk Fido”. However, at the Guangzhou Auto Show, Leichi will launch its first pure electric model – the VE1. Based on the official image, the VE1 is likely to be developed based on the current Vision X. In terms of power, the Leichi VE1 will use a single motor with a maximum power of 119 kW. As the first pure electric vehicle model launched by the Leichi brand and GAC Honda, what advantages does LEICI VE1 have, and how will it develop in the new energy wave? Let’s wait and see.
Note: As the host, GAC did not set up a separate booth for the Leichi brand, and it is expected to be exhibited at the GAC Honda booth at booth 2B01 on the second floor of Hall A.
Toyota’s Launch of the Corolla and Levin Plug-In Hybrid Model
At this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show, Toyota brought four new energy vehicles, including the highly anticipated Corolla and Levin plug-in hybrids, as well as the Avalon hybrid and the new Corolla hybrid.
The focus, of course, was on the official release of the Levin and Corolla PHEVs. They are powered by a 1.8L engine, a permanent magnet synchronous motor, and a lithium-ion battery pack. The Avalon, which is set to be presold, will offer both 2.5L natural aspirated and 2.5L hybrid power options, with a presale price range of RMB 220,000-270,000. The all-new Corolla sedan will debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show and will be built on the TNGA architecture and launched in 2019.
Note: Toyota’s exhibition area is located at booth 1D04 on the first floor of Hall 4.1 in Area A.
BYD Song MAX plug-in hybrid and Tang EV presale
BYD, as a rising star in the domestic new energy vehicle market, brought some highlights to this auto show. First and foremost, the plug-in hybrid version of the Song MAX has almost no difference in appearance from the fuel version, but the interior changes are revolutionary. It features a rotating display screen like the Qin pro and Tang DM, making the car feel more upscale. The Song MAX is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T engine and front and rear dual motors, with a total maximum power of 333 kW and a maximum torque of 740 N·m.
At the same time, the pure electric version of the Tang will also be available for pre-sale at this auto show. The body size of the Tang EV is the same as the Tang DM, but it is 10 mm wider and 5 mm higher than the gasoline version, measuring 4870/1950/1725/2820 mm. The Tang EV will offer both 5-seater and 7-seater versions, equipped with a nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium battery system with an energy density of 161 Wh/kg and a range of up to 500 km. For power, the Tang EV adopts a front and rear dual-motor system, with both the front and rear motors having a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 330 N·m. The Tang EV is expected to be officially launched by the end of this year.
BYD has two exhibition booths, one located at booth 2D04 on the second floor of Hall A, and the other at booth 10C01 on the third floor of Hall B.
BAIC New Energy EX3 Debuts
BAIC New Energy’s small pure electric SUV, the EX3, will debut at this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show. The EX3 has a comprehensive operating range of 476 km, a maximum power of 160 kW, and a maximum torque of 300 N·m. The EX3 is expected to be officially launched later this year.
BAIC’s exhibition booth is located at booth 2A06 on the first floor of Hall A.
GAC New Energy A26
GAC, as the host, must make a splash in their hometown auto show. In addition to occupying the whole exhibition hall, they also brought this A26. Note that A26 is only an internal code, not the final name of the car. The vehicle will debut at this auto show and go on sale in April next year. A26 is a compact sedan developed on GAC NE’s second-generation platform, and it is said that its maximum range exceeds 600 km.
GAC NE has two exhibition areas, one located at booth 2B06, hall 2.2 in B area, and the other located at booth 11C07, hall 11.3 in B area.
Changan NE Eado ET
Eado ET is the pure electric-car version of Eado XT, positioned as a compact two-door car. In terms of power, ET is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 100 kW and a maximum torque of 245N·m. Eado ET is loaded with a trivalent lithium battery with an energy density of 141Wh/kg, and has a comprehensive cruising range of 405 km.
Changan NE’s exhibition area is located at booth 10C07, hall 10.3 in B area.
Nio U5 EV
This brand from Taiwan seems to have been quiet for a while, but finally has a new product to offer. At this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show, Thunder Power will debut its first pure electric SUV – the Thunder Power U5 EV. Based on the gasoline version U5, there are few design changes except for a 30 mm increase in wheelbase, thanks to the advantage of electric power. As for the powertrain, U5 EV will be equipped with a maximum power of 130 kW electric motor.
Thunder Power’s exhibition area is located at booth 2C06 on the second floor of Hall 3.2 in Area A.
JMC New Energy E300
As an updated version of E200N, the JMC New Energy E300 will unveil its debut at this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show and is expected to be officially launched in early next year. As a small pure electric vehicle, the E300 has a range of 300 km, which is at the top level of its class, with a maximum power of 50 kW and a maximum torque of 180 N·m electric motor.
JMC New Energy’s exhibition area is located at booth 11C01 on the third floor of Hall 11.3 in Area B.
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
The plug-in hybrid Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has been upgraded and will make its national debut at this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show. Its appearance is no different from the gasoline version. The Cayenne E-Hybrid is powered by a 3.0T V6 engine and an electric motor, with a total maximum power of 339 kW and a maximum torque of 700 N·m. The battery capacity of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is 14.1 kWh and it has a pure electric range of 44 km.
The Porsche display is located at booth 9C01, Hall 9.3 on the third floor of Zone B.
In addition to the basic information and display locations of 13 models from 10 brands mentioned above, this auto show will also feature:
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In addition to the above brands, Tesla and other brands have no new models released, but all their models are present at the exhibition for you to appreciate.
Our pre-exhibition guide ends here. Next, don’t forget to enjoy the “feast” we have prepared for you during the exhibition. Finally, we wish you a pleasant visit.
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