The Chevrolet Menlo (畅巡) is a battery electric compact station wagon manufactured by General Motors, sold exclusively in China. It is the first Chevrolet EV available in China.[1]
| Chevrolet Menlo EV | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Zongheng Sun |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Buick Velite 6 Chevrolet Bolt |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | Fixed gear ratio |
| Battery |
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| Electric range |
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| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,813 mm (71.4 in) |
| Height | 1,538 mm (60.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
History
editThe Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai show. The production version of the Menlo debuted at a gala event in Hefei, Anhui on November 8, 2019,[2] and was also shown at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou show. Pre-ordering began in December, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020.[1]
The Chinese government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately US$14,250), the Menlo is the lowest-priced compact electric crossover in China.[1]
Unlike the rest of the Chevrolet's models, the Menlo has a unique trim level naming scheme, which includes Starshare, Galaxy, Nebula and Starlux. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy) and three levels of energy recycling.[1]
Powertrain
editThe Menlo has a lithium-ion battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 km (255 mi) on the NEDC when it debuted. It supplies electricity to a motor that provided up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) of power and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque.[1] This battery is also used in the Buick Velite 6 Plus.
For 2022, the battery pack was upgraded to 61.1 kWh capacity and the motor to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) of power.[3] The range was also increased to 518 km (322 mi).
Sales
edit| Year | China[4] |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,578 |
| 2021 | 3,020 |
| 2022 | 6,985 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Centeno, Deivis (20 February 2020). "All-New Chevrolet Menlo EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority.
- ^ "Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut" (Press release). General Motors. 8 November 2019.
- ^ "Chevrolet Launches New Variants of Two Popular Models in China". Chevrolet Pressroom. 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Chevrolet Menlo Sales Figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
(in Chinese)