The Zhidou D2 is an all-electric car that is manufactured by the

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manufacturer Zhi Dou Electric Vehicle Corporation—sometimes called Zhidou Auto or ZD Auto. They were also used by

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company Sharengo in

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and other Italian cities since 2013.

History

Originally launched simply as the Zhidou, and later Zhidou D1 and D2. The Zhidou D2, which went on the market in June 2015, is an improved and updated version of the same car featuring updated styling and performance. Replacing the Zhidou D1 in 2015, the D2 has a 47 kW motor and a 210AH lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a

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of . Charging for the Zhidou D2 takes 8 to 10 hours for a full charge on 220V power source.

Zotye E20

The Zotye E20 is a variant of the D2 that Zhidou makes for

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motive. The Zotye E20 was originally unveiled as a pre-production

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during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 2014, at a price of 108,800 yuan ($17,700) without subsidies. The Zotye E20 is powered by an electric motor producing and of torque. The top speed of the Zotye E20 is , and the electric range of the E20 is . Charging for the Zotye E20 is six hours on a 220V power source for a full charge, and 20 minutes on a fast charger for an 80% charge. Green

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from central and local government in China brings the price down to 48,800 yuan ($7,944), which is a total subsidy of 60,000 yuan ($9,760).

References

External links

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