Chery releases its first electric car
Feb 20, 2009 Auto Tech
Chery S18
Chery Motors, the largest car manufacturer from China, has unveiled the S18, an all-electric car based on its QQ2. The car can go up to 150kms on a full charge of its lithium iron phosphate batteries, that takes 4 to 6 hours, while those in hurry can opt for a quick charge in 30 minutes that gives a 85% charge.
The S18 boats of a 54 hp motor to take it up to the electrifying top speed of 120 kph.
With another Chinese manufacturer BYD already having the world’s first plug-in hybrid F3DM on sale last year and planning its own all-electric E6, buyers in China will soon be able to ‘chery’ pick from an assortment of green cars!
If you look closely, you can see hints of Daewoo Matiz/ GM Spark in the C-pillar? But why quibble, let us celebrate the fact that these companies are trying harder than many traditional car makers to take green cars mainstream.
Tags: BYD, Chery, China, electric cars, S18
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