Completing the list of Auto China debuts for the Chery International group is Lepas, which showcased the L4 EV, L6 EV and L6 PHEV in Beijing this week. These recent energy vehicle (NEV) variants expand the fledgling lineup from the prevailing petrol-powered L4, L6 and L8, providing customers with a spread of powertrain options built on the parent company’s dedicated LEX “intelligent” recent energy platform.
We’ve actually seen the L4 and L6 EVs before – the previous on the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) earlier this 12 months, the latter on the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Each feature grille-less EV-specific front ends with jutting noses, aggressive air intakes and slim headlights with L-shaped daytime running lights, ditching the petrol cars‘ “leopard eye” graphics.
Lepas has not released much in the way in which of details, nevertheless it has confirmed that the L4 EV may have a spread of 500 km (likely on the NEDC cycle, so expect around 420 km of WLTP range). The remainder of the powertrain ought to be shared with the Jaecoo J5 EV, including a single front motor making 211 PS (155 kW) and 288 Nm of torque, a 61.1 kWh LFP battery and as much as 80 kW of DC fast charging support.
As for the L6 EV, initial specs reported by Thai portal Autoinfo include outputs of 242 PS (178 kW) and 275 Nm, a zero to 100 km/h time of seven.9 seconds and a 67.08 kWh LFP battery delivering an NEDC range of 510 km (circa 430 km WLTP). Also included is as much as 120 kW of DC fast charging – topping up the battery from 30 to 80% in 20 minutes – in addition to as much as 7 kW of AC charging.
Making its world premiere in Beijing is the L6 PHEV, utilising the newly-named Lepas Super Hybrid (LSH) system. This is nearly actually equivalent to the Super Hybrid System (SHS) utilized in the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) within the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 PHEV.
Such a mix includes 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder, an electrical motor and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), producing a combined output of 275 PS and 365 Nm of torque. Lepas claims a pure EV range of 107 km and a complete range of 1,200 km within the larger L8.
Other than the twin ports for fuel and charging, the L6 PHEV is practically indistinguishable from the petrol version, with a big rectangular grille and split headlights with the aforementioned leopard-inspired DRLs. The automotive you see here – a prototype that was driven from Beijing to Wuhu for the Chery International Business Summit – wears handsome 19-inch turbine-style alloy wheels.
Inside, the L6 PHEV continues to feature a minimalist interior with the J7’s three-spoke steering wheel and a waterfall centre console housing a big portrait infotainment touchscreen. You furthermore mght get “floating” Sony speakers on the doors that integrate the ambient lighting.
Lepas Malaysia has not confirmed if the NEV models shall be offered on our shores, only saying that they’re being considered for our market. In the event that they do, expect them to reach sometime after the ICE models are launched – those are slated to debut in the primary half of the 12 months, possibly on the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in June.
GALLERY: Lepas L4 EV
GALLERY: Lepas L6 EV
GALLERY: Lepas L6 PHEV
GALLERY: Lepas L4 EV official photos
GALLERY: Lepas L6 EV official photos
GALLERY: Lepas L6 PHEV official photos
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