Chery, China’s biggest independent car manufacturer, has finally unleashed its first all-battery operated electric car, the S18 EV. The small four-door vehicle was shown as the battery-operated edition of the S18/QQ2 that was revealed at the 2008’s Beijing Auto show. Chery is the second car company in China to produce a full electric vehicle (BYD was the first).
The S18 Electric edition has a noted range of 150 km and holds a top speed of 120 km/h. It has an in-house design, and features batteries of lithium ion phosphate (LiFePO4). The charging time is for 4-6 hours and fast charging will supply 80% capacity in just 30 minutes. It also bears the 336 volt system that permits 40 Kw motor to take it up to the winding speed of an amazing 120 kph (75 mph).
Chery Auto’s deputy general manager Yuan Tao announced that the S18 EV made use of the world’s advanced technology and offers a very effective energy conservation mechanism.
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