GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) and Honda's joint venture has premiered its first car, the GAC Honda e:NP1 in China. It's based on the e:N Architecture F, built for front-wheel-drive EVs with two power options - 134kW (180 hp) and 150kW (201 hp). The e:NP1 comes in two range options - either 420 km or up to 510 km of CLTC range.
Each of the two range options comes in two
respective tiers - starting at CNY 175,000 (€ 24,750, converted), and CNY
189,000 (€ 26,700) for the regular range model, and CNY 205,000 (€ 29,000), and
CNY 218,000 (€ 30,8000) for the longer range model, after government subsidies
and grants.
GAC Honda is also very generous with the
after-sales coverage. Buyers will get 3 years, or 120,000 km warranty for the
e:NP1, as well as 8 years, or 150,000 km for the motor, battery, and electric
control system. Additionally, there are 5 years of free OTA updates, a free
charging pile, free unlimited roadside assistance, and bi-annual basic
maintenance.
GAC Honda has the e:N Architecture W,
which will bring rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models further down the
line. The venture will complete a new plant in Guangzhou by 2024. It will have
the capacity to build 120,000 cars and will occupy an area of 400,000m2 and is
an investment worth CNY 3.49B.
