BAIC BJEV sets up new company to expand production of electric powertrains

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- BIAC BJEV plans to establish a subsidiary dubbed Blue Valley Power Company at its existing production base in Caiyu, Beijing, according to Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau. The first phase of the new power company will achieve an annual production capacity of 100,000 sets of electric vehicle driving system. After it finished construction, the new power company will provide power for the second-gen Senova D70, D50 and X55.

With deliveries of 103,199 units in 2017, BAIC BJEV led the pack in the pure electric vehicle segment for five consecutive years, up 97% over the previous year. To meet the increasing market demands, BAIC BJEV not only built a production base in Beijing, but also cooperated with Changzhou, Laixi city of Qiangdao, Shandong Province and Kunming to set up new NEV production bases.

In terms of technologies, BAIC BJEV has developed and researched super electric drive system called e-Motion Drive all by itself. What's more, it also develops a variety of series products, including EDS, PDU, super motor and high-speed reducer, which will apply in the full lineup of BAIC BJEV models. In the future, the second-gen Senova D70, D50 and X55 are likely to to be equipped with the above mentioned products.

All-new Senova D50

The all-new Senova D50 hit the market in November, 2017. The exterior design of its electric version is expected to retain the design cues of the gasoline-powered version, featuring a multi-bannered intake grille and LED tail lights. Its waistlines stretch from headlights to tail lights. What's more, the model measures 4630mm in length, 1820mm in width and 1480mm in height and sets on a wheelbase of 2670mm.

The interior design of the all-new Senova D50 is also expected to retain the design style of its gasoline version. Besides, the new model features a 9-inch floating multimedia screen, a 12.3-inch electronic LCD instrument cluster and a three-spoke flat-bottom multi-functional steering wheel.

All-new Senova D70

The all-new Senova D70 is a mid-size sedan. From the exposed spy shots, the model features different appearance from the existing model. Featuring the same design style of the hexagonal multi-bannered intake grille with the D50, the D70 boasts dual-light lens inside the headlights and also features LED daytime running lamps around the lens. In terms of the electric version of the D70, the model is expected to retain the same exterior and interior design cues of its gasoline version. 

All-new Senova X55

The all-new Senova X55 is a compact SUV under BAIC Senova. Its upgraded model was debuted at Auto Shanghai 2017. The all-new X55 is also expected to inherit the same design style with its gasoline version. Adopting an all-new design language, the new model features a design style with the Offspace D70 concept. With the hexagonal intake grille decorated with chrome trims as well as straight and fashionable waistlines, the new model looks dynamic and premium.