Hongqi, the Chinese luxury car brand, has released the official images for its latest fully electric concept car called the E202. The EV which will be launched under the Hongqi New Energy Brand is a medium to large SUV and will come with the luminous Hongqi New Energy LOGO.
The concept images of the EV, show a closed layout and a brand-new logo on the front. The vehicle features concave and convex facades, with a smooth and shiny finish that gives it a futuristic look. The side windows extend directly from the A-pillar to the rear of the car, giving it a simple and crisp finish. The waistline extends from the taillight to the front door and outlines downwards, gradually changing from the sculpted lines to the smooth concave surface.
Hongqi E202 will come with advanced features like an intelligent four-wheel drive system, air suspension, automatic driving system, HAC intelligent driving advanced safety chassis, and more. It will feature CATL’s Qilin batteries, an 800V platform, and battery swap technology.
Other interesting features include electronic exterior mirrors, a two-color body, a dot-matrix decorated D-pillar, and a LiDAR-equipped roof to support the autonomous driving system.
The company claims that E202 can be charged within 5 minutes for a 300km drive thanks to its 800V fast charging system. The car will be unveiled in December this year and will launch in the market in 2024.
Hongqi’s Electric Vehicle Brand
Established in 1959, Hongqi is one of the oldest Chinese passenger car brands. Originally made for high-ranking Chinese officials and leaders, the brand moved to the open market and become commercial in the 1970s. In 2018, the Hongqi brand released a new strategy and design concept, which led to a surge in market sales and the gradual realization of global exports.
Recently, the company launched its Hongqi New Energy sub-brand for Electric Vehicles. The new brand will focus not only on the Chinese market but also on global options, especially in Europe. The company is planning to launch 15 new EVs under the New Energy Brand.
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