Chery Automobile M1-EV
Chinese auto makers are rushing to complete electric vehicle development projects, one such company is Chery Automobile Co., who unveiled its high speed all electric M1-EV car last Friday
Chery joins other local auto makers, including Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. and Great Wall Motor Co. in launching new energy vehicles, a sector identified by the Chinese government as having strategic importance.
The M1-EV, equipped with a 336-volt electric drive system, has a top speed of 120 kilometers per hour and can cover 150km on a single charge, the company said in a statement. The statement didn’t say how much the new model costs.
Chery also showcased another all-electric car, the S18D, at an international electric car show in Shenzhen on Friday. That model includes a range-extending device enabling the car to cover 300km on a charge, the statement said.
The Chinese government has pledged to speed up development of new-energy vehicles as it seeks to gain more clout in the global auto industry while also promoting energy efficiency.
Chery S18D
