JAC New Energy to release 5 new NEV models to take on BYD, Geely

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- JAC New Energy will release 5 new NEV models in 2018 and set an annual sales target of 50,000 NEVs. In 2017, JAC New Energy delivered 28,300-unit pure electric vehicles, soaring 53.86% over previous year. With an annual sales target of 50,000 units, the YoY sales growth is expected to reach 77% in 2018.

Among the five new NEV models, the JAC iEVA50 is the first to-be-released NEV model, which will hit the market in March this year. Based on the JAC Heyue, the new model will have a maximum range of 400km. The second to-be-released model, the JAC iEV6ES is expected to be launched in April. The iEV7S with a range of 300km is likely to be released in June, while the iEV7 with a longer range may hit the market in September. Moreover, the JAC iEVA60 will be introduced into the market in December.

The JAC iEVA50 features an irregular intake grille with blue trims around it. It also features a sharp front bumper, paired with triangular LED daytime running lamps on both sides. With a sporty rear end, smooth side lines and chrome trims in the middle of tail lights, the model boasts a high recognition.

Adopting pure electric powertrains, which is composed with an electric motor dubbed TZ220XSJH9 and a ternary lithium battery pack. Among them, the electric motor has a maximum power output of 110kW, delivering highest speed of 150km/h. The iEV7T will offer family version, commercial version and business version after it is launched. Among them, the family version will have a range of 320km, the commercial version 300km and business version 400km.