BAIC launches all-electric Beijing EU7

BAIC Group has started sales of its new all-electric sedan/saloon called the Beijing EU7 in China. The car is largely based on the Senova U7 (briefly shown on the video).

The executive car boasts a three-box design and packs a proprietary EV powertrain that incorporates an electric motor rated at 218 hp (163 kW) and a bottom-mounted traction battery. The battery size is not available, but the manufacturer claims the car has 450 kilometers (280 miles) of NEDC-rated range.

Other main features include front-wheel drive, multilink spring-based suspension for extra comfort in long tours, a climate control system, a panoramic roof, a 12-inch multimedia, a digital dash, and a 360-degree car camera system.

With the state subsidies applied, the Beijing EU7 starts from 160,000 Chinese Yuan on its domestic market (~22,500 USD).