SHANGHAI, July 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese leading
automaker GAC Motor has officially released its first
self-developed smart all-electric SUV GE3 into the Chinese
market.
Made its international debut at the 2017 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January, GE3 is based on a new
EV platform and positioned as a medium- to high-end electric SUV
that symbolizes a green lifestyle and new possibilities in future
mobility. It wowed the crowd when it was demonstrated at the 2017
Summer Davos, the 11th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, held in
Dalian, China.
The smart all-electric GE3 is available within the price range
of 150,200 to 173,200 yuan
(US$ 22,200 to 25,600), of which
highlighting features includes:
- A range of 310km (192.62 miles) with electric power only;
- Ternary lithium battery fast charges to 80 percent in 30
minutes;
- Acceleration from 0-100 km (0-60 miles) within 9.3 seconds,
braking distance 12.8 meters (42 feet);
- Peak power: 120 KW (163.2 Horsepower), peak torque at 290 Nm
(214 ft-lb) ;
- A flat battery layout that sets benchmark in terms of space,
comfort, safety and performance;
- General power consumption 16.6 kwh/100km (16.6 kwh/60
miles);
- Featuring smart car companion Little Trumpchi, T-BOX Internet
of Vehicles 3.0 and INJOY smart entertainment system;
- An avant-garde low-poly technology modeling design with low
polygon front and rear LED lamp assemblies;
- The SUV body meets North American roof compression
standards.
"Since GAC Motor launched the first hybrid vehicle in 2012, our
company has mastered the five core technologies in battery, motor,
control unit, electro-mechanical coupling systems and system
integration, developing new energy vehicles is a key strategy of
GAC Motor. Launching GE3 is a start and we hope to bring products
that meet the future trends while guaranteeing unique driving and
riding experience," said Yu Jun,
president of GAC Motor.
While structuring a sustainable development strategy to engineer
trustworthy, environmental-friendly vehicles that excel in design,
performance and reliability, GAC Motor as a leader and benchmark
setter in Chinese new energy vehicle industry has set the goal of
achieving 1 million in sales volume by 2020, 20 percent of which
will be new energy vehicles.
The company also applies sustainable and eco-friendly
technologies in vehicle production, using only the best quality and
eco-friendly materials. GAC Motor plans to open the smart new
energy car industrial park in 2019 and establish a new energy
subsidiary company to enter an extraordinary new stage of
development.
"GAC Motor's strategic emphasis in the next five years include
launching new energy sedan and SUV models in all markets, achieving
400-500km mileage with electric power and fully charge the
batteries in under 30 minutes to solve the consumers' traveling
concerns," noted Yu.
GAC Motor
A subsidiary of GAC Group, GAC Motor
develops and manufactures premium quality vehicles, engines,
components and auto accessories, achieving a year-to-year growth
rate of 96 percent in 2016, the highest among all Chinese brands in
the corresponding period. GAC Motor now ranks the highest among all
Chinese brands for four consecutive years and 5th among all global
brands in J.D. Power Asia
Pacific's 2016 China Initial Quality Study.
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