By Chinese automaker Chery, which left Australia seven years ago in the wake of an asbestos recall and will return in late 2022. Said it intends to launch a competition for Australia’s cheapest electric car by the end of the year.
The new electric vehicle, which is based on Chery’s Omoda 5 small SUV. The company’s first new model for Australia, will go up against the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, and BYD Atto 3.
The first Chery electric vehicle headed for Australia is ready for production to start in September of next year. With maiden deliveries to Europe and maybe Australia by the end of 2023.
Few details about the new model provided by Chinese executives to Australian media last week. But information from a Chery market research study published in Malaysia suggests the electric Omoda 5 range up to 450 kilometers.
Chery has chosen the Hyundai Kona Electric as its primary benchmark. It boldly declares that its first worldwide electric car will be “far better” than the $44,990 (now $46,990) drive-away MG ZS EV, Australia’s second best-selling electric vehicle last year.
The Chinese automaker declined to disclose the price of its new electric vehicle. On the other hand it assured the media that it will be “competitive” and “bring value to customers.”
With a front-mounted electric motor that produces 150kW/400Nm and a 64kWh battery pack that is similar to that of the top-of-the-line Kona Electric Extended Range. The Chery will target its Korean rival with precision, according to specifications released in Malaysia.
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According to European WLTP regulations, these values should be good for 450 km of claimed driving range. A fast charge from 0% to 80% in 40 minutes, and a five-hour “slow charge” on a home “wallbox” charger.
Participants in the survey, posted on Chery’s Malaysian social media platforms, asked what they thought of the Omoda 5 EV’s potential pricing range of RM180,000 to RM200,000.
Given the costs of the local rivals (MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric), an Australian price of $50,000 to $60,000 drive-away seems more likely. Direct currency conversions estimate prices of between $AU57,850 and $AU64,300.
The plug-in hybrid Omoda 5 also mentioned by Chery executives, but it is not sure for Australia yet.
Even though Chery executives told Australian media that all of the company’s upcoming models. It includes electric ones,created in right-hand drive, the Omoda 5 small SUV is not the last Chery to be produced in Australia.
“There will be a variety of new vehicles for right-hand-drive markets, with a focus on our T2X [SUV] product platform and, in the future, the electric automobiles. There will therefore be a variety of items for the Australian market. They also recommend to choose a professional car mechanic who is authorised one.
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