Ten new electric cars being showcased at Motor Expo 2023
Competition in the Thai automotive arena is particularly fierce this year as more new players in the EV market set out to tempt customers with their offerings.
They will be going up against brands that already dominate the market which will be showcasing their latest models at the Motor Expo 2023 taking place from November 30 to December 11 at Impact Challenger 1 – 3, Muang Thong Thani.
The Nation takes a look at 10 of the electric cars that will be making an appearance.
Deepal L07
The first electric vehicle in Changan’s lineup is a 5-seater electric SUV that reflects the modern lifestyle. It’s an RWD with an electric motor, maximum power of 190 kW or 258 horsepower, and maximum torque of 320 Nm from a 66.8 kWh lithium-ion battery with ABC digital battery management, integrated between on-vehicle and Cloud analysis. It supports AC charging with a Type 2 charger and DC charging with a CCS2 charger up to 78 kW. The maximum range on a full charge is 540 kilometres.
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This SUV is the result of a collaboration between Changan, CATL, and Huawei. There are two models available: the dual-motor version with 435 kW, producing 570 horsepower and 650 Newton-meters of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. The vehicle is equipped with a 90 kWh/116 kWh battery, providing a range of 555 km/680 km according to CLTC standards.
The single-motor version has power of 230 kW, delivering 308 horsepower and 370 Newton-meters of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. Similar to the dual-motor version, it features a 90 kWh/116 kWh battery, offering a range of 600 km/705 km under CLTC standards.
MG Cyberster
Combining the design of a classic car with a sports car, this sleek 2-seater electric roadster features wishbone doors and a soft-top fabric roof for a more classic look. The interior design puts sportiness into every molecule. This high-performance 100% electric sports car comes with a single-motor variant, a 64 kWh battery and a dual-motor model with a 77 kWh battery that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds
SAIC MG IM LS6
This 100% electric car in the shape of the SUV Coupe entered Thailand as the first car of the brand. There are 4 models: Standard Range, Long Range, Super Long Range, and Super Performance AWD.
Each model has an electric motor with power ranging from 314 - 787 horsepower, maximum torque 450 - 800 Nm, Ternary lithium-ion battery 400V - 800V, capacity 71 - 100kWh, a super long range of 560 - 702 km (CLTC) and a top speed of 200 - 220 km/h.
ORA 07
Credited with awakening the trend in 100% electric vehicles in Thailand since 2021, the ORA Good Cat GT continues its success with a retro 5-seater midsize sports sedan.
The ORA 07 Long Range model uses an electric motor to drive the front wheels and a lithium Ternary battery producing 204 horsepower and 340 Newton-meters of torque. It can run for 705 kilometres on a single charge.
The Performance model uses two electric motors and a lithium ternary battery producing 408 horsepower and 680 Newton-meters of torque. It runs for 600 kilometres on a single charge.
NETA GT
A fully electric sports coupe with 2 doors and 4 seats, this vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 3.7 seconds, providing a driving range of up to 660 km on a full charge (CLTC standard), and offering a new level of safe and confident driving power with NETA PILOT 2.5 and JourneyTM 3 processor.
The interior design continues the sporty theme with sports seats, a panoramic roof, and a large 17.6-inch centre screen for controlling and commanding the operating system in the car.
Tesla Model 3 2024
An electric sedan developed from the previous model has an autopilot system featuring HW 4.0 upgrades with a detection range of up to 250 meters. The Standard Range model can run 554 kilometres on a single charge and the dual-motor Long Range model can run up to 678 kilometres according to WLTP standards.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
This 100% electric vehicle will be imported as a whole vehicle (CBU) from a manufacturing plant in South Korea. It’s a rear-wheel drive with an electric motor of maximum power 170 horsepower (PS), maximum torque 350 Nm attached by a 58.0 kWh lithium-ion battery, and supports AC charging up to 11 kW and DC charging up to 350 kW (Ultra Fast Charging). Acceleration is 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and the maximum running distance per full charge is 336 km (WLTP standard).
Honda e: NP2
The Honda e: NP2 also comes with a new white 3-spoke steering wheel with the Honda emblem, as well as a 12.8-inch centre screen with the latest Honda Connect 4.0 intelligent system, with 204 horsepower and a fully charged 68.8 kWh battery for a range of 510 kilometres (CLTC).
GAC AION Hyper GT
The GAC AION Hyper GT is an electric sports coupe with 4 doors, designed in the grand tourer style. Developed on GAC’s new AEP 3.0 platform, it is the first model in the Hyper series to feature the Protoss Models architecture.
The base model of the GAC AION Hyper GT comes with dual-rear-wheel electric motors producing 245 horsepower and 355 Newton meters of torque. The top-end model features RWD with electric motors delivering 340 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The battery options include a Ternary (NMC) battery with a capacity of 59.9 kWh, an LFP battery with a capacity of 70.1 kWh, and a Ternary battery with a capacity of 80.1 kWh.
