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Chevrolet Surprises Competitors By Launching Its First Affordable Electric Car Starting At R$ 65,000

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published on 31/08/2023 at 11:05
Chevrolet surpreende a concorrência lançando seu primeiro carro elétrico popular a partir de R$ 65 mil 
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Next Sensation: Chevrolet Prepares Launch of New Electric Car, Diversifying Market Leadership. Model Promises Exceptional Performance and Affordable Price.

The joint venture of General Motors with SAIC and Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) recently announced the launch of a new popular electric car for its brand in China, the compact hatchback Cloud. Called Yun Duo in China, the new electric car from Chevrolet aims to compete directly with the BYD Dolphin.

The popular electric car has a size similar to the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, measuring 4.29 meters long, 1.85 meters wide, and 1.65 meters high, while its wheelbase is 2.70 meters. This makes the Cloud the largest vehicle from the manufacturer after the KiWi minicar and the Yep micro SUV, as well as the first 5-door BEV.

The dedicated platform of the Chevrolet electric car and the minivan shape make the model very spacious for its size. The model can accommodate up to 5 passengers and offers up to 1,707 liters of storage space with the rear seats folded down.

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With 5 passengers on board, the cargo volume is 382 liters or 606 liters if the trunk floor is removed. The popular car comes factory-installed with a front electric motor that generates 100 kW, which converts to around 134 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque.

The manufacturer offers two battery options with capacities of 37.9 kWh and 50 kWh. The estimated range ratings in the CLTC cycle are 360 km and 460 km, respectively.

Design Details Revealed for the New Electric Car from Chevrolet

The manufacturer states that the Cloud was developed to meet the needs of customers who prefer urban commuting, as well as those who enjoy long-distance travel. Charging the battery from 30% to 80% takes about half an hour using DC fast charging.

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As for the design of the popular electric car, the Baojun Cloud adopts the shape of a minivan, with highlights including split headlights, rhombus-shaped taillights connected by a light bar, 18-inch wheels, and a panoramic roof covering over 2 square meters. Its exterior is available in three colors reminiscent of clouds.

Inside, the popular electric car from Chevrolet features a two-tone interior with sofa-like seats that are hand-stitched with a lightweight and breathable fabric. The three-seat rear bench can be easily adjusted up to 135 degrees for a more comfortable passenger experience.

The dashboard is dominated by a 15.6-inch smart console display and an 8.8-inch instrument panel, both delivering a new operating system called Ling OS 2.0 with voice integration.

Other highlights of the model include ambient lighting with 265 colors, wireless phone charging, and a 360-degree panoramic camera system. To provide greater convenience, the Cloud features a power rear door, Auto Hold, and rain-sensing wipers.

There are four variants available at prices ranging from R$ 65 thousand to R$ 83,800. Having a successful launch, Baojun already has 10,000 pre-orders for the Cloud EV, according to Chinese media, which is significantly more than its rival BYD Dolphin, which had 3,000.

Valdemar Medeiros

Formado em Jornalismo e Marketing, é autor de mais de 20 mil artigos que já alcançaram milhões de leitores no Brasil e no exterior. Já escreveu para marcas e veículos como 99, Natura, O Boticário, CPG – Click Petróleo e Gás, Agência Raccon e outros. Especialista em Indústria Automotiva, Tecnologia, Carreiras (empregabilidade e cursos), Economia e outros temas. Contato e sugestões de pauta: valdemarmedeiros4@gmail.com. Não aceitamos currículos!

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