Changan's EV Brand, Qiyuan, Officially Launched In China

Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile has launched its new electric vehicle (EV) brand Qiyuan. Changan now has three EV brands under its umbrella, including Qiyuan, Deepal and Avatr. Qiyuan A07, the first product under the new sub-brand, is positioned as a mid-to-large-sized pure electric sedan and features a design language distinct from the existing Changan lineup. The Qiyuan A07 electric sedan will compete against the BYD Han and Seal, XPeng P7, and Tesla Model 3.The Qiyuan's product matrix will include the A-series, Q-series and E0-series, with four models to be released during the year, including the A05, A06, A07 and Q05. By 2025, Qiyuan's product matrix will have 10 products sold globally, Changan said.The Chinese company aims to sell 5 million vehicles annually by 2030 including 4 million units for the Changan family and 1.5 million units for the Qiyuan brand.The Qiyuan A07 gets a sedan-coupe design. The front fascia gets a through-type light strip and the brand logo. The side features flush door handles and frameless doors. The rear end gets slim full-width connected tail lamps, an embedded ducktail spoiler, and a rear bumper with a simple diffuser element.In terms of dimensions, the Changan Qiyuan A07 measures 4,905/1,910/1,480mm with a generous 2,900mm wheelbase. In comparison, the wheelbase of the Tesla Model 3 is only 2875mm. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Qiyuan A07 will also come equipped with radars, 360° cameras, and massage seats. Inside, the Qiyuan A07 gets a D-shaped two-spoke steering wheel with a Qiyuan logo on it. The center console has a large 15-inch floating screen. Below the screen, there are two wireless phone charging pads and a pair of cup holders.[nd_gallery images="40762,40763,40765,40761"]Similar to Changan's other sub-brand Deepal, the Qiyuan A07 will be offered in a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) version as well as an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version. The all-electric version gets two optional electric motors - 218hp and 258hp. Similarly, the battery pack is also available in two options - 58 kWh (515 km CLTC-certified) and 80 kWh (710 km CLTC-certified). The EREV version, on the other hand, gets a 1.5-liter natural-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine to deliver 88 hp.The Qiyuan A07 is expected to go on sale in the Chinese car market towards the third quarter of this year.