Nio producer JAC Auto began pre-sales of its small electrical hatchback known as Yiwei 3. It stands on a brand new DI platform and has as much as 505 km of vary, a 100 kW (136 hp) electrical motor and a beginning worth of 97,900 RMB (13,970 USD). Furthermore, it has retractable door handles and a 15.6-inch contact display. Later, it should have a long-range model with a sodium battery for 600 km.
We’ll remind you that JAC Auto is a state-owned automotive firm that sells each passenger and industrial automobiles. Some of us also can realize it for manufacturing Nio vehicles on the Hefei plant. By launching the Yiwei 3, JAC begins a brand new collection of electrical vehicles, geared toward younger prospects. JAC representatives desire to name Yiwei a brand new model. However Yiwei automobiles are branded with JAC badges, so it isn’t actually a brand new automotive model. Anyway, by 2025, the Yiwei collection will comprise 4 vehicles: Yiwei 3, Yiwei 5, Yiwei X3 and Yiwei X5. And now, the primary Yiwei mannequin has turn out to be out there for pre-orders in China.
Fundamentals in regards to the Yiwei 3
As talked about, the Yiwei 3 is a compact hatchback developed for large cities. Its dimensions are 4025/1770/1560 mm with a wheelbase of 2620 mm. For readability, it’s 204 mm longer, 43 mm wider and 146 mm greater than the Mini Hatch with three doorways. Talking in regards to the Yiwei 3’s exterior design, it’s fairly frequent. Most of Chinese language small EVs comparable to Ora Funky Cat (Good Cat in China), Wuling Bingo or Changan Lumin obtained the identical look with round headlights and spherical physique form. However the Yiwei 3 obtained some good options like retractable door handles or a distinction black roof.
Inside, the Yiwei 3 seems surprisingly good, with an unlimited 15.6-inch floating display with OS, collectively developed with Huawei. The steering wheel of the Yiwei 3 obtained two spokes and a flat backside to save lots of more room for knees. The buttons on the steering wheel have the identical design as Nio, and JAC makes use of many elements from different vehicles it manufactures. Behind the wheel, there’s a digital instrument panel. There is no such thing as a heart tunnel. As an alternative, there’s a folding cup holder, a cellphone charging pad and an armrest.
Talking about powertrain, the entry-level Yiwei 3 has a 70 kW (95 hp) electrical motor and an LFP battery for 405 km of vary. As for the second model, it has 100-kW (136-hp) electrical motor and 505 km of vary. Furthermore, it’s able to DC charging. Later, JAC plans to launch a long-range model with a sodium battery for 600-km vary.
Yiwei 3 costs
The Yiwei 3 obtained six trim-levels, three for every powertrain possibility. The primary trinity’s worth vary is 97,900 – 109,900 RMB (13,970 – 15,680 USD). As for the extra highly effective model with an even bigger battery, it additionally obtained three trims with a worth vary of 112,900 – 129,900 RMB (16,100 – 18,540 USD). At the moment, the Yiwei 3 is on the market for reserving only for 100 RMB (14 USD). Anyway, the official market launch of the Yiwei 3 is scheduled in June. We’ll regulate it.
Editor’s remark
The Yiwei 3 seems like a robust new competitor for ORA Funky Cat, BYD Seagull & Dolphin and Wuling Bingo. After all, it has typical and even boring styling, however its powertrain is sort of good for the phase. The Yiwei 3’s inside additionally seems like its profit. And naturally, it has a aggressive worth vary that can most likely appeal to prospects’ consideration.
Supply: JAC Weibo, Weibo
