The Hongqi E-QM5 () is a purpose-built electric

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sedan made by Hongqi for online car-hailing.

Overview

The Hongqi E-QM5 was first shown at the 2021 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle and Connected Mobility Show. The E-QM5 shares the underpinnings of the

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gasoline-powered sedan with

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s at the front end and

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at the rear, and dimensions of 5,040 mm/1,910 mm/1,569 mm, with a 2,990 mm wheelbase. A battery-swap-enabled version called E-QH5 was also planned.

Performance

The Hongqi E-QM5 has a single electric motor that drives the front axle with , and NEDC-rated driving range of supported by a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack produced by Chongqing Fudi. Reports suggests that later versions of the model could be equipped with blade batteries supplied by BYD.

Design

The exterior design was done under the lead by ex-Rolls-Royce design head Giles Taylor, who has been hired by the Chinese automaker Hongqi since his departure from

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from 2019.

References

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Overview

Performance

Design

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