Chinese EV company Seres has officially introduced its newest brand Landian (蓝电), along with its first model E5 at the company’s online event.
Landian E5 is apparently a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle equipped with innovative technologies from Huawei and BYD.
According to a prominent Chinese media, Landian translates to “blue electricity.”
What is currently known about the Landian E5?
Variants and pricing
Landian’s first offering, E5, is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV. It has two variants with five- and seven-seat configurations.
The entry-level variant costs RMB 139,900 ($20,330), while the top trim is RMB 151,900.
Dimension
Given that E5 is a mid-size SUV, below are its dimensions:
- 4,760 mm long
- 1,865 mm wide
- 1,710 mm tall
- 2,785 mm wheelbase
Power and performance
As for the technicalities, the E5 utilizes the DE-i electric drive platform developed by its parent company Seres Group. It is worth noting that the said platform is equipped with the following technologies:
- F31A 1.5L PHEV-specific engine
- DHT300 electric hybrid system from BYD’s FinDreams Power
The SUV’s engine boasts 81 kW max power and 135 Nm torque. Meanwhile, it’s electric motor enables 130 kW max power and 300 Nm max torque. Even further, it has an acceleration speed of 0-100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds.
The E5 has a 100 km NEDC range, a 110 km battery range, and a total 1,150 km WLTC range on full fuel and a full charge.
System
Another remarkable detail is that Huawei’s HiCar 3.0 system is integrated into the Landian E5, which supports seamless connectivity with mobile phones.
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Seres announced that Landian plans to develop 340 experience stores and 160 delivery centers this year. As we previously reported, the Seres-Huawei partnership aims to develop a new NEV platform by 2023 and sell 1 million units by 2026.
