No shortage of Chinese carmakers entering our market, it seems, with one other one on its way in. Hycan is the name of the entry, and its first products – all electric vehicles – are slated to reach sometime in the primary quarter of next yr.
The Guangzhou-based latest energy vehicle brand could also be an unfamiliar name to most, but the businesses behind it should be. It was established by GAC Group (GAC) and Nio in 2018 as GAC-Nio Recent Energy Technology, but a big take up in the corporate by Pearl River Investment saw Nio scale down its stake in 2021 (it exited fully from the JV a yr later).
We’ve been informed that Hycan has appointed a Malaysian company called Concept Fields as the only distributor for the brand in Malaysia, in addition to other RHD markets. Apparently, Concept Fields will exclusively manage the brand’s distribution and sales across multiple regions.
Nevertheless, it’s said that Hycan will market its models under a unique name for export markets outside of China. The brand new brand name might be announced sooner or later.
As for the products, we needs to be Q1 2025, with three full-electric models slated for our market, these being the Z03 SUV, the A06/A06 Plus sedans and the V09 MPV.
Here’s a fast run-through of what’s heading our way. The Z03 SUV – essentially a reworked GAC Aion Y Plus – is a C-segment offering measuring in at 4,602 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,645 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm-long wheelbase. The five-seater EV is provided with a front-mounted electric motor, and two different power output versions can be found, the primary offering 183 PS (135 kW) and the second, 217 PS (160 kW), with torque being an identical for each at 225 Nm.
In keeping with data from the Hycan website, three battery capacities can be found for the Z03, on this case 55.5 kWh, 63.98 kWh and 76.8 kWh, offering the SUV a travel range of as much as 430 km, 510 km and 620 km (all based on China’s CLTC test standards) respectively. With DC fast charging (the manufacturer didn’t disclose charging rates), it takes 36 mins to get the 55.5 and 63.98 kWh batteries from a 30 to 80% SoC, while the 76.8 kWh battery needs 45 minutes.
Specification-wise, the Z03 is provided with 17 or 18-inch wheels as standard in its domestic market, and standard kit features a 10.25-inch digital instrument, a 14.6-inch central screen, a panoramic sunroof, a V2L reverse power supply function, an electrical tailgate, a cell phone wireless charging panel and an in-car karaoke entertainment system. In China, prices range from RMB 134,800 to RMB 182,800 (RM82,000 to RM111,000).
As for the V09, it’s a pure electric luxury seven-seater MPV. At 5,215 mm long, 1,967 mm wide and 1,910 mm tall, with a 3,170 mm-long wheelbase, the V09 is longer and wider than the most recent Toyota Alphard. Its official price in China ranges from RMB 318,800 to RMB 438,800 (RM194,000 to RM266,000).
Just like the Z03, three battery capability options can be found for the V09, namely 92 kWh, 95.16 kWh and 114.19 kWh, offering the MPV a travel range from 620 to 762 km (again, CLTC) on a single charge. All versions are equipped with the identical front-mounted electric motor offering 275 PS (202 kW) and 335 Nm of torque. Hycan doesn’t state the utmost kW fast charging the MPV supports on its website, only saying it may possibly be charged from 0% to 50% in only 7.5 minutes.
Highlights include two independently-adjustable boss seats for the center row (making for a 2+2+3 seating configuration) and powered sliding rear doors on each side. Lots in the way in which of digital screens, from the ten.25-inch instrument cluster and 14.6-inch central touchscreen to a 12.3-inch front passenger screen and a 17.3-inch screen for the rear passengers.
Finally, the A06/A06 Plus sedans. Despite the naming convention, the A06 Plus is the cheaper of the duo, priced from RMB 139,800 (RM85,000) in comparison with the A06, which is priced from between RMB 179,800 to RMB 269,800 (RM109,000 to RM164,000). When it comes to dimensions, the A06 Plus measures in at 4,945 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,520 mm tall, with a wheelbase of two,850 mm. The A06 is marginally longer by 20 mm, in line with data gleaned from the carmaker’s website.
The A06 Plus is provided with a front-mounted electric motor providing 217 PS (160 kW) and 225 Nm. Juiced by a 60.04 kWh battery, which the corporate says will be charged from 30% to 80% SoC in only 35 minutes, the A06 Plus has a spread of as much as 520 km (CLTC). The automotive is provided with a ten.25-inch instrument display and a 14.6-inch central screen, but ADAS has been largely omitted to maintain its price low.
The dearer A06 has FWD (standard and prolonged range) and AWD options in addition to two battery capacities (63 kWh and 71 kWh), these offering a CLTC range of 550 to 630 km respectively. Output from the usual front-wheel drive version is 183 PS (135 kW) and 225 Nm, while the extended-range FWD version has 217 PS (160 kW) and 225 Nm of twist.
As for the four-wheel drive version, a further motor on the rear axle brings total output to 462 PS (340 kW) and 534 Nm. As you’d expect, the additional translates to a rapid sprint time, with the 0-100 km/h run done in 3.9 seconds. Whatever the battery capability, the manufacturer claims that the A06 will be charged from 30% to 80% in only 36 minutes.
We’ve been informed further announcements on the project might be made by Concept Fields chairman, Tony Loh in due time.
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