SsangYong e-XIV Concept



SsangYong Motor Company showcases its latest evolution, the SsangYong e-XIV Concept (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) 'range extender' EV at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

A distinguishing feature of the SsangYong e-XIV is its glass roof. This includes an integrated 12 solar cell panel for generating solar power to operate the car's auxiliary systems, while also providing greater light, enhanced spatial comfort to the cabin and improved visibility.


SsangYong e-XIV is based on the XIV 2 CUV Coupé. It is a dynamic EV concept model with the emphasis on efficient energy use through its range extender system.

The styling of e-XIV as an environmentally-friendly vehicle running on electricity and supplemented by alternative energy, has been built using SsangYong's design language to create future products that embrace its development philosophy of 'Robust, Specialty, Premium.'

SsangYong e-XIV pursues crossover design through the combination of the SUV styling of a sports coupé that is suitable both for active driving in the country and short distance motoring around the city.


Inside, there is a four-bucket-seat configuration to provide comfort and privacy for each passenger. Each seat can be positioned to create a variety of seating combinations and a choice in space utilisation.

The interior structure evokes the sporty style of a crossover, and blends a mix of styling cues and materials including carbon fibre. The instrument cluster communicates with the driver using dynamic graphics, and enables active communication between car and driver by displaying necessary information on the centre facia in real time.

The SsangYong e-XIV also combines the 'Auto User Interface' concept of XIV1 and XIV2 to offer a new direction for the car as a moving communication space by combining the latest IT developments for both automotive and personal smart devices.

The SsangYong e-XIV's glass roof solar panel converts solar energy to electric power and operates interior equipment such as the air conditioning, audio system and internal lighting. Drivers can also select their preferred method of driving by activating the car's VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) via a smart phone or a remote control.


The SsangYong e-XIV uses an 80-kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), giving a range of 80 km by taking power from the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. Four hours are required for charging a fully discharged battery, and 20 minutes for quick recharging.

The car also features a range extending system comprising a two-cylinder 1,000 cc petrol engine and a 20-kW generator. Once the 80 km distance has been achieved, the petrol engine supplies additional power via the generator to extend the range up to 600 km, emitting just 45 g/km of CO2.

 SsangYong Motor Company is striving to place itself at the forefront of eco-friendly vehicle design and manufacture. This will be achieved through the constant improvement of its high-efficiency internal combustion engines and the development of pure electric vehicles such as the KEV, and e-XIV range extender concept.