As we previously reported last December when the Chevrolet Menlo EV presale started in the Chinese market, General Motors has just officially launched the vehicle in Asian country. Chevrolet’s new electric crossover went on sale in the world’s largest auto market on February 20, 2020, after the automaker successfully filled the presale order book earlier this month.
“In addition to being a new-energy vehicle, the Chevrolet Menlo inherits Chevrolet’s sporty DNA that dates back to its founding by race car drivers,” said General Director of Chevrolet for SAIC-GM, Scott Lawson, in a press release. “It will meet the performance and styling demands of our customers and at the same time provide the efficiency that new-energy vehicle owners expect.”
The 2020 Chevrolet Menlo EV becomes the brand’s first fully electric model in China – where the Bolt EV is not offered. More importantly, the Menlo EV is the weapon with which SAIC-GM intends to end the dominance of Chinese brands in the pure electric vehicle segment, given its surprising starting price of 159,990 yuan (about $22,780 USD at current exchange rates).
Thanks to a significant government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately $14,250 USD), this starting price positions the Chevrolet Menlo EV as the most affordable compact-sized electric crossover in China. In fact, the new model’s price is even lower than the basic trim level of the Equinox. This aggressive market strategy makes the Menlo EV a really important vehicle for Chevrolet in the Asian country.
Unlike the rest of the brand’s models, the 2020 Chevrolet Menlo EV has a unique trim level naming scheme, which includes Starshare, Galaxy, Nebula and Starlux. All boast a high level of standard features, including the new generation of the Chevrolet Infotainment System and multiple advanced safety technologies.
All four trim levels include an electric motor with an output of 148 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. As for its driving range, the 52.5-kWh battery pack offers up to 410 kilometers (256 miles) on a single charge according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) test. To manage the load, the Menlo EV offers three driving modes – Eco, Standard and Sport – as well as a three-speed energy recovery mode.
The all-new Chevrolet Menlo EV aims to attract customers in China by offering an affordable and environmentally friendly vehicle with an innovative exterior design inspired by the 2017 Chevrolet FNR-X Concept. It is already available in the country’s dealer network in four exterior colors along with two interior color choices. The complete list of subsidized prices is as follows:
- Menlo EV Starshare: 159,990 CNY (about $22,780 USD at current exchange rates)
- Menlo EV Galaxy: 164,900 CNY ($23,500 USD)
- Menlo EV Nebula: 174,900 CNY ($24,900 USD)
- Menlo EV Starlux: 179,900 CNY ($25,650 USD)
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Comments
Bring this stateside GM!
Exactly! The Chinese get this and we got the BOLT? Talk about getting the short end of the stick!
And we’re not even short!
Why can’t we get this in the USA?
We’re getting the replacement for the Bolt soon. Very pleased with my loaded 2020 Bolt LT out the door for $27,4000 3 weeks ago. But this one is very nice. That color is very close to the 2017 C7 limited color Sterling Blue.
Hands up if you think this will be the Electric Cadillac that they unveil in April, just rebadged and slightly skinned?
That would be the Bolt EV crossover. Cadillac BEV’s are based off BEV3. This is BEV 2.
le look de la Menlo EV est bien plus beau que celui de la Bolt EV
$14K in government subsidies? no wonder tesla’s stock price has gone crazy.
Wow the Chev.Menlo designed and built in China ,great looks with flowing design ,best I’ve seen better than anything recently from GM Detroit especially Cadillac studios!
Why is GM not releasing this the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT ONE.
If my 3 week old Bolt wasn’t such a great deal, and this was available,I’d be all over this.
Looks like gov’t motors has picked up on Big pharma’s tricks – overcharge Americans so they can dump and pump their wares elsewhere in the world. This may explain why I was in the local Toyota dealer yesterday inquiring about the upcoming Rav4 Prime to replace or ad to our much enjoyed Volt. In my opinion , This Electrification can’t happen fast enough. In fact I was at a PR event at the brand new ATLIS Motors HQ here in AZ this morning .They are hoping to bring a “working class” EV pickup to market soon and wish them the very best.
Idiot comment. Shows you know nothing about Bolt pricing in the USA. My loaded 2020 Bolt LT was $27.400 out the door 3 weeks ago. We aren’t subsidizing anything in this country to “pump their wares elsewhere in the world”. Laughable.
What were .Federal government, State government and GM Company Or employee discounts or subsidies to get it out the door for $27,400 ?
None of the above in my state. Chevy has been offering massive rebates on the Bolt since January. Info is widely available online from various sources.
where to get this car repair manuals and wiring diagrams?