Caoa Chery, a Chinese company in the motorsport sector, is working to bring the first electric cars to circulate on Brazilian soil. Among them, what promises to be the cheapest electric car in Brazil, which is the Chery EQ1 model, a subcompact vehicle with an urban proposal.
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Chery launched the Tiggo 7 Pro in the country in mid-December last year. At the time, the company's CEO, Marcio Alfonso, informed that two more novelties would come out here in 2022, including the Chery EQ1.
Main features of the Chery EQ1
The model is produced and marketed in China. It has two doors, capacity for up to four people and is called “litte ant”. It weighs 1,005 kg, measures 3.2 m in length, 1.679 m in width, 1.59 m in height and has a 2.15 m wheelbase.
The Chery EQ1 has a power train consisting of a 55 kWh (75 hp) electric motor, whose power is 15 kgfm of maximum torque. Regarding the vehicle speed, it is a maximum of 120 km/h and the range is up to 402 km, with a load according to the NEDC cycle. It only takes 30 minutes to recharge from 0 to 80% of the battery.
The interior has a multifunctional steering wheel, and also has a large, 10-inch screen in an upright position. As for the forms of connectivity, it can be connected to smartphones, has a USB port, remote key, responds to voice commands and artificial intelligence. In addition, the air conditioning has a PM2.5 air filter.
Values
Prices for the Chery EQ1 should be around R$120,000 to R$150,000. In this way, the vehicle must compete with the JAC e-JS1, a model that is the cheapest electric car currently on sale in Brazil, worth R$ 159,900.
On the other hand, there is a second launch scheduled for 2022 that should be a match for Chery's vehicle. It is the electric Renault Kwid, also imported from China. The launch has already been confirmed by the manufacturer, so the dispute will be good.
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