Amirul
Resident Journalist
Along with the D20 hatchback, BAIC also pulled the veil off the EV200, an electric vehicle (EV) version of the combustion engine D20. Unlike the D20, this EV200 comes in sedan form and its electric motor gives the car a driving range of up to 200km.
Similar to its D20 sibling, the EV200 is to be locally-assembled (CKD) either in Gurun or Pekan, and is the first right-hand drive unit for the Chinese brand.
BAIC EV200
Powerplant: Electric motor and 30.4 kWh ternary lithium-ion cell
Charging mode: 3.3kw
Power: 40hp
Torque: 102Nm
Zerotohundred: 13 seconds
Price: To be announced
Powering the EV200 is a 40hp, 102Nm electric motor that sends its power to the front wheels, coupled with a 30.4 kWh ternary lithium-ion cell. Top speed is rated at 125km/h and Zerotohundred sprint is completed in 13 seconds.
The ternary lithium-ion cell gives the EV up to 200km driving range following NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), and with constant speed driving, the car is claimed to reach 240km before the power runs out.
Exterior
Standard equipment includes electrically-adjusted side mirrors, rear windscreen defrosting, front boneless wiper, integrated headlights, rear combination tail lights, headlight off delay and 14-inch aluminium alloy wheels.
Showy Version and Enjoyable Version are further equipped with UV-resistant glass, electric-folding and heated side mirrors. 3 variants will be offered into Malaysian market: Relaxing Version, Showy Version and the range-topping Enjoyable Version.
As for the colours, the EV200 comes in 6 shades – Madrid Red, Alpine White, Milan Silver, Hamburg Grey, Deep Blue and Champs Elysees Gold.
Interior
In the cabin, most of the equipment are equipped as standard on all EV200 models, those being 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a 6.2-inch LED combination instrument display, driver and passenger’s sun louvres, front and rear power window, hand-operated anti-glare inner back-view mirror and electric digital air-cond system.
All variants also receive infotainment bits consisting of double-DIN infotainment unit, 8-inch centre control panel, mobile phone wireless charging and 4 to 6 speakers (depending on variants).
Safety
Safety wise, the EV comes standard with 3-point front and rear seatbelts with reminder, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX and child lock.
Prices for the D20 and EV200 are yet to be revealed, as the cars will only be made available for sale next year.
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