Engineering:Chevrolet Menlo

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Chevrolet Menlo EV
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Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2020–present
Model years2020–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM)
DesignerZongheng Sun
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
RelatedBuick Velite 6
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 1x permanent magnet motor/generators
  • 2020–21: 110 kW (150 hp)
  • 2022–: 130 kW (170 hp)
TransmissionFixed gear ratio
Battery
Electric range
  • 2020–21: 410 km (250 mi)
  • 2022–: 518 km (322 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • AC: 8 hours
  • DC Fast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height1,538 mm (60.6 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,660 kg (3,660 lb)

The Chevrolet Menlo (畅巡) is an electric compact wagon/CUV, sold exclusively in China. It is the first Chevrolet EV available in China.[1]

History

Chevrolet Menlo EV side
Chevrolet Menlo EV rear
Chevrolet Menlo EV interior

The Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai show. The production version of the Menlo debuted at a gala event in Hefei, Anhui on November 8, 2019,[2] and was also shown at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou show. Pre-ordering began in December, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020.[1]

The Chinese government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately US$14,250), the Menlo is the lowest-priced compact electric crossover in China.[1]

Unlike the rest of the Chevrolet's models, the Menlo has a unique trim level naming scheme, which includes Starshare, Galaxy, Nebula and Starlux. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy) and three levels of energy recycling.[1]

Powertrain

The Menlo has a lithium-ion battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 km (255 mi) on the NEDC when it debuted. It supplies electricity to a motor that provided up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) of power and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque.[1] This battery is also used in the Buick Velite 6 Plus.

For 2022, the battery pack was upgraded to 61.1 kWh capacity and the motor to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) of power.[3] The range was also increased to 518 km (322 mi).

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Centeno, Deivis (20 February 2020). "All-New Chevrolet Menlo EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/02/all-new-chevrolet-menlo-ev-officially-launches-in-china/. 
  2. "Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut" (Press release). General Motors. 8 November 2019.
  3. "Chevrolet Launches New Variants of Two Popular Models in China". Chevrolet Pressroom. 2021-11-23. https://plants.gm.com/media/cn/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2021/Nov/1122-chevrolet.html. 

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