Chery has introduced many concept vehicles run entirely on electric (EV), such as the EV Riich M1, S18, Tiggo 3 and the QQ EV, but come on 5/11 will be officially unveiled the Riich M1 EV (actual production version).
However, the Riich M1 EV was introduced with a high price - from 149,900 yuan, as follows:
- M1-EV 1 to 149,900 yuan ($22,500)
- M1-EV 2 to 169,800 yuan ($25,500)
- M1-EV 3 to 189,800 yuan ($28,500)
- M1-EV 4 to 209,800 yuan ($31,500)
- M1-EV 5 to 229,800 yuan ($34,500)
However, the Chinese government has decided to support development this model by supporting 60,000 yuan ($9,000) for car buyers.
The Riich M1 EV is equipped by an electric motor with 54 hp (40kW), using energy from the batteries 60AH. The car capable of reaching speeds up to 120 km/h and 150 km distance run after each full battery charge.
Can charging batteries for the car with 220V power supply common. Fast charging time is less than 30 minutes to 80% battery. It takes 6-8 hours to fully charge the battery - quite a long time compared with only 2.5 hours of the car i-MiEV such as the promise of Mitsubishi.
Chery equip for the Riich M1-EV: air bags, battery explosion prevention system, antilock brake system and vehicle system electronic stability (ESP). The car is also equipped with regenerative braking energy.
Four versions: M1-EV1, 2,3,4 are completely electric vehicle, but the M1-EV5 version uses add a small gasoline engine to help charge the battery while driving, increasing the distance of the car run after every on a fully charged battery up 300 km.
