The Chinese at JAC have released the first images
and details of the new iEV A50, a zero-emission compact sedan. According to
AutoHome, the iEV A50 is coming to the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in April,
measuring about as much as a four-door Renault Megane, at 4,590 mm (long, 1,765 mm wide, and 1,490 mm tall, with a 2,710 mm wheelbase.
However, its size and styling aren’t the wow factor
here, because according to the manufacturer, it has a claimed range of up to
500 km, in between charges, when equipped with a 60kWh Li-ion battery
pack. It’s estimated that it could reach some 400 km in the real
world, whereas a lesser version, which uses a 47kWh battery pack, will travel
for about 330 km on a single charge.
Located under the rear bench, the battery, which
features a fast-charging mode that requires plugging it in for 1.5 hours to
charge it from 0 to 80 percent, provides the juice to an electric motor,
mounted at the front. The unit is good for 150 horsepower, and is said to allow
the car to reach a maximum top speed of 150 km/h.
Otherwise, the exterior design is dull, and so is
the cabin, which features a Tesla-wannabe vertical touchscreen, 10.4 inches in
size. The gear selector seems to have been inspired by BMW, and the steering
wheel appears to come from Chevys. The 360-degree camera system, keyless entry
and go, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, various blue accents and
aluminum trim, as well as leather seats, are among its features.
