SAIC shares its Strategy on New Energy Vehicles

Weststar MAXUS is proud to be part of SAIC's expansion plan to go green. With it's recent launch of the EV30 in namely UK and Australia, Malaysia is in bids to bring in the latest Electric Vehicle to the local market

Development strategy of SAIC Motor new energy vehicles:

Promote the scale production of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Promote the development of industrial applications and scale engineering tests.

Utilizing its core technologies and industrial manufacturing chain, SAIC Motor intends to expand its research and development team. The group will establish more competitive R&D resources and a supply chain system in core fields relating to new energy vehicles, and promote a service system featuring "convenient usage, resource sharing and green circulation. The group will soon lead China's new energy vehicle industry, creating technologically advanced vehicles and establishing innovative and comprehensive solutions for new energy vehicle clients.

Major measures for SAIC Motor new energy vehicles:

Focus on industrial policies and dedication to the pure electrical vehicle market.

Concentrate on self-owned brands and promote the application of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Cooperate with joint ventures and hasten the delivery of new energy vehicles to the market.

About the MAXUS EV30

The MAXUS EV30 is a standard 2-seater panel van and is equipped with a powertrain that produces 94 hp (70 kW) of power and 220 N.m (162 lb.ft) of torque powering the front wheels. The EV30 is capable of a top speed of 90 km/hr (56 mph), and accelerates to 50 km/hr in 5 seconds. The EV30 for the Chinese market is a pure electric vehicle (BEV) that is equipped with a 35 kWh battery mounted under the load floor and delivering a range of 235 km (147 miles) rated by NEDC. As a purpose-built electric van design, the EV30 is complete with aluminium monocoque construction and a composite front end. The EV30 has a ground clearance of 145 mm (6.0 inches), and comes standard with 15 inch steel wheels. The maximum pay load capacity for the Chinese market model is 830 kg (1,830 lbs) and the load volume is 5 cubic metres. The EV30 is equipped with MacPherson strut and leaf-spring configuration that is more focused on load taking.