The $5K GM EV

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SHANGHAI – SAIC-GM-Wuling today officially launched the Baojun E100, the brand's first fully-electric vehicle.

Available in two variants, it is priced as low as RMB 35,800 after national and local subsidies.

On July 10, SAIC-GM-Wuling began limited pre-sales of the E100 in Liuzhou, Guangxi. More than 5,000 people registered for the first 200 vehicles. Another 500 vehicles will be available starting tomorrow, with sales initially limited to Guangxi.

The E100 is powered by a single motor that produces 110 Nm of torque and 29 kW of motoring power. It can travel up to 155 km on a single charge making it an excellent choice for many urban daily commutes in China. The lithium-ion battery pack can be fully charged in 7.5 hours. It is capable of capturing energy through a regenerative braking system.

With a wheelbase of 1,600 mm and height of 1,670 mm, the compact E100 seats up to two adults comfortably. Its turning radius of 3.7 meters enables it to get in and out of tight spaces conveniently. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 100 km/h, allowing it to travel on local roads and urban expressways.

The E100 has an independent front-wheel suspension and single-arm rear suspension. Its impressive list of safety features includes anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, electric power steering, an electronic parking brake, parking sensors, ISOFIX locks for child safety seats and a pedestrian alert system.

Its 7-inch screen and Wi-Fi enable E100 users to enjoy infotainment and remain connected while on the road. The electric vehicle is also available with a touchpad, air filter and keyless entry on the premium Zhixiang variant.

General Motors traces its roots back to 1908. GM has 10 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 58,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang and Wuling brands. In 2016, GM delivered more than 3.8 million vehicles in China. More information on General Motors in China can be found at GM Media Online.








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GM's Newest Electric Car is Only $5300

If you really, really want an electric car but you’ll be damned if you’ll pay more than the price of, say, a really fancy watch, then boy are you in luck. well, if you live in China, at least, because that’s the only place the SAIC-GM-Wuling-joint venture car, Baojun E100, is sold. Don’t be upset! You can always move, right?

The Baojun E100 looks a bit like the offspring of a Smart ForTwo and a Scion iQ that was abandoned and raised in a penal colony; the poor nutrition stunted its growth even more than its genetics, and the harsh prison life made it mean, hence that face.

The E100 has been in development and teased for quite some time now, but has only officially been announced a few days ago, which is when its price was revealed: after Chinese national and regional subsidies, it comes to 35,800 yuan, or just over $5300.

That’s more than, say, a Tata Nano, but that’s still a very little amount of money for a new car, even a tiny one. Sure, its electric motor only makes 39 horsepower and the top speed is capped at 62 MPH, but those are still usable numbers for a city car.

The range is said to be between 96-100 miles, which is respectable, and it even has a WiFi hotspot, parking sensors, color LCD touchscreen instruments, and integrated dash air vents that do some air filtration, a handy feature to have in China’s polluted cities.

Sure, you can find electric vehicles in China on Alibaba for even less, but those are most often limited to 25 MPH and are likely to have build quality much more suspect than this GM-backed venture. GM gave us the Vega, after all, so you know you can trust them.

The E100 is just a two-seater with minimal luggage space, but for a general-use commuter/city car it seems like it would get the job done.

Also, I do like Baojun’s badge, a stately horse’s head, derived from the Baojun name which means ‘treasure horse.’ That’s way cooler than whatever the hell that C with an arrow thing that Smart uses is.

http://jalopnik.com/gms-newest-electric-car-is-only-5300-1797599942