BAIC BJEV to bring mass-produced EX3 in Auto Guangzhou 2018

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- BAIC BJEV is going to showcase such models as the mass-produced EX3 and the EU5 R550 at the forthcoming Auto Guangzhou 2018. Besides, the LITE, a model under BAIC BJEV's sub-brand ARCFOX, will be available for presale at the show.

BAIC BJEV EX3

At the front end, the EX3 features the split-type headlights with the slim light bar stretching backward. A charging port is concealed in the middle of the intake grille. The vehicle looks quite sporty by adopting 17-inch two-tone rims. Boasting a neat looking, the rear end features pulling-through taillights and a black bumper embedded with the L-shaped reflector.

Inside, the vehicle is covered by black and brown colors, adopting some silver elements as embellishment. A large-sized floating display on the center console and the all-new knob-shaped gearshift add a bit of futuristic trait to the vehicle. Moreover, the three-spoke leather-covered flat bottomed steering wheel improves the sports quality.

The EX3 is outfitted with the start-stop system, electric park brake, automatic parking system, automatic air-conditioning and USB charging port. Powering the EV is an electric motor (model number: TZ220XS560) that generates up to 160kW, mated with a ternary-lithium battery pack.

New ARCFOX LITE

The new LITE retains the boxy shape and masculine body lines from the existing model. At the front face, the headlights embedded with LED daytime running lights are connected by a LED letter display. Using the black fender will lower the maintenance cost.

As for the interior, the new LITE will carry a full liquid crystal instrument panel and multimedia LCDs in the center console and in front of the steering wheel. Besides, the vehicle is fitted with such amenities as semi-automatic parking system and LDWS (lane departure warning system) and supports Baidu's CarLife on-board connected system and smart voice recognition application.

The new LITE will be powered by an electric motor, good for 40kW and 140 N·m, and adopt a ternary-lithium battery pack with an energy density of 143.05Wh/kg. Driven by the all-electric power system, the vehicle can run at a top speed of 120km/h with a combined range of 300km.