Great Wall's proposed EV gains official approval

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai December 6) - A new pure electric sedan Great Wall is researching has gained official approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, yzdsb.com.cn quoted sources from the manufacturer as saying. The new model signals a new shift for Great Wall towards new energy vehicles.

Experts from the China Vehicle Technology Service Center conducted a three day inspection of the factory responsible for the new car, codenamed CC7002BMA00BEV. According to the results of the inspection, Great Wall's R&D and production facilities all comply with the country's Rules on the Production Admission Administration of New Energy Automobiles legislation.

The car will reportedly boast a top speed of 135 km/h and can be driven for up to 150 km one full charge. More details on the new car are scheduled to be announced by the end of next January. Great Wall Board Chairman Wei Jianjun stated that, although his company was relatively late in entering the new energy and electric vehicle game, it would not fall behind its competitors.