The Great Wall Motors Chinese Beetle can arrive in Brazil equipped with two electric motors that deliver 544 horsepower.

A year ago, the Chinese Great Wall Motors unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show, in China, its new electric compact, the Punk Cat, which is an updated version of the VW Beetle. Including, the model was affectionately dubbed the "Chinese Beetle". The news now is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), of China, revealed that the Great Wall Motors vehicle has 544 horsepower, generated by two electric motors of 245 and 299 horsepower. This version is the top of the line and has all-wheel drive.

Chinese Beetle is based on 50s vehicles

The Great Wall vehicle, in addition to the dual electric motors, has a single-engine version, but the power of the engine has not been revealed. However, there is a significant difference in weight, considering that the most powerful option weighs around 2.350 kg and the single-engine 2.245 kg, that is, 105 kg less.

It is noteworthy that the Chinese Beetle has the characteristic fenders highlighted from the Volkswagen, metallic bumpers, round headlights and the windshield with a narrower angle in relation to the hood. The rear was inspired by the first Beetle models, back in the 50s. Besides the fact that it is a vehicle with electric motors, the Chinese Beetle differs from the original model due to its dimensions.

The model is 4,7 meters long, 1,7 meters high, 1,9 meters wide, therefore 70 cm longer, 20 cm wider and a wheelbase 50 cm longer than the original Beetle. The vehicle does not yet have a final price defined, but it has already been registered in Brazil. The Chinese Beetle is a great model for fans of vintage cars and electric cars, and soon new updates on the model will be released.

Chinese model will have a range of 500 km

For its arrival in the Chinese market, the vehicle will have two types of battery. One of lithium iron phosphate, with 47,8 kWh, and another of traditional lithium, with 59,1 kWh, which gives the car a range of 500 km.

Due to its LFP cell, the range generated by the component should be 400 km. The Chinese Great Wall Beetle will reach a top speed of 155 km/h.

Volkswagen said it was studying the Punk Cat case to see if it would file a lawsuit. The reason is the style of the vehicle, which may be infringing on the rights to the iconic 30s design of the traditional Beetle.

Know the company

A Great Wall Engine Company Limited is a world-renowned SUV and pickup truck manufacturer, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2003 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2011. In addition, in 2018, its assets reached 111,8 billion yuan.

GWM has four brands: HAVAL, ORA, WEY and GWM Pickup. Its products include three categories: SUV, pickup truck and passenger car. The company has approximately 70 subsidiaries, employing more than 60 thousand employees, spread across several countries.