| Enovate ME5 | |
|---|---|
 Enovate ME5 in Shanghai | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Enovate |
| Also called | 天际汽车 |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | China: Changsha |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor |
| Power output | 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Battery | 30.6 kWh (li-ion) |
| Electric range | 1012 km (629 mi)[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108 in) |
| Length | 4,580 mm (180 in) |
| Width | 1,915 mm (75 in) |
| Height | 1,635 mm (64 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1998 kg (4405 lbs) |
The Enovate ME5 is an plug-in hybrid electric compact crossover SUV by Enovate. It is positioned below the slightly larger and claimed to be mid-sized Enovate ME7. The production ME5 started sales on 27 August 2021.[1]
Before the ME5 was unveiled, Enovate registered the Enoreve brand name as a more patent-unencumbered option, while the brand remains to be Enovate.[1]
Overview
The ME5 has a petrol range extender called the iMES Smart Range Extender System, and it is a 1.5L engine with 72 kW of power. Combined engine power is 150 kW. The ME5 battery capacity is 30.6kWh, and the pure electric range is 155 km. With the range extender, it is capable of going 1012 km with a full battery and full tank of fuel.[1]
Specifications
The entry level version of the Enovate ME5 be powered by a 204-PS (201-hp / 150-kW) electric motor plugged into a 30.6-kWh traction battery. In the top of the trim configuration, a 1.5-liter petrol engine unit with 98 hp will come act as a range extender.[2]
Sales
The Enovate ME5 is produced in Enovate's plant in Changsha, China. In May 2021, Enovate announced a strategic cooperation with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com in digital marketing of their vehicles and smart product development. The cooperation lead to a luxury limited-edition Jingdong special edition reportedly being offered for 159,900 yuan.[3] For regular sales, two versions are available at launch, the ME5 1012 with a price of 149,900 yuan ($23,000) and the ME5 1012 Pro with a price of 159,900 yuan ($24,700).[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Enovate/Enoreve launched ME5 with 1012km range for $23 000". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ↑ "Enovate launches the ME5, an electric SUV with 1,000+km of range". formacar.com. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ↑ "The official market debut of Enovate ME5 will take place on July 13". www.byri.net. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
External links
- ME5 – official site at Enovate