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Baojun E100

The Baojun E100 is a battery electric vehicle produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a China-based joint venture between General Motors, SAIC and Wuling. Notably, the E100 is Baojun’s first fully-electric vehicle.

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Exterior

The E100 is comprised of a small footprint, with a rather stubby front and rear ends. The design is somewhat reminiscent of Daimler’s Smart Car lineup.

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The model features two doors and a hatch at the rear. Small, 12-inch wheels yet rather large headlights and taillights are some of the defining characteristics of the vehicle’s design. The model also features low-placed fog lights at the outer edges of the front bumper cover. Notably, the hatch features a unique attachment at the prominent roof-rails.

Despite the limited surface area to produce an attractive exterior, designers used color to make the E100 noticeable. For instance, the primary body color can be complemented by two accent colors, a black/dark grey hue on the lower end of the car and another color on the B-pillar, roof rails, and wheel accents.

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Powertrain

The E100is powered by a single motor that produces 29 kW (39 horsepower) and 110 Nm (81 pound-feet) of torque, enabling it to travel up to 155 km (96 miles) on a single charge. The lithium-ion battery pack can be fully charged in 7.5 hours, with the pack being capable of capturing energy through a regenerative braking system.

The vehicle has a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), allowing it to travel on local roads and urban expressways, making it a vehicle capable of handling urban daily commutes in China.

In June 2018, Baojun launched an upgraded E100 that added an improved driving range of 200 km and various functional upgrades.

Cabin

With a wheelbase of 1,600 mm (63 inches) and height of 1,670 mm (65.75 inches), the compact E100 seats up to two adults comfortably.

The Baojun E100 features a 7-inch screen and Wi-Fi, enabling users to enjoy infotainment and remain connected while on the road. The electric vehicle is also available with a touchpad, air filter and keyless entry on the premium Zhixiang variant.

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Chassis & Suspension

The E100 uses an independent front-wheel suspension and single-arm rear suspension.

The car features anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, electric power steering, an electronic parking brake.

Its turning radius of 3.7 meters enables it to get in and out of tight spaces conveniently.

Safety

Baojun E100 features parking sensors, ISOFIX locks for child safety seats and a pedestrian alert system.

Launch

On July 10th, 2017, SAIC-GM-Wuling began limited pre-sales of the E100 in the city of Liuzhou, in the Guangxi region.

Over 5,000 people registered for the first 200 vehicles. Another 500 vehicles became available the next day. Sales were initially limited to Guangxi.

On February 8, 2018, SAIC-GM-Wuling announced that the Baojun E100 electric vehicle will become available to more customers in more cities throughout Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Customers were able to place orders on the Baojun E100 website (www.baojunev.com) and pick up their vehicles at designated Baojun dealers throughout Guangxi.

As this was taking place, national subsidies for new energy vehicles in 2018 by the Chinese government were rather uncertain, leading to Guangxi introducing its own program that provides a subsidy of 50 percent the current national incentive, with 40 percent being provided by the regional government and the other 60 percent being provided by the registration location of the vehicle. The original price of the Baojun E100 before subsidies is between RMB 93,900 and RMB 109,900.

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Models & Pricing

The Baojun E100 is available in two variants: Zhixing base model and Zhixiang higher-end model. Pricing ranges from RMB 45,800 to RMB 58,800 after national and local subsidies. That converts to about $7,191 to $9,232 USD*.

The original price of the Baojun E100 before subsidies is between RMB 93,900 and RMB 109,900, which converts to $14,743 and $17,255*.

  • *Conversion from RMB to USD performed on May 8, 2018

Platform

It is believed that the Baojun E100 is based on a unique platform not shared with any other vehicles. The architecture’s name is currently not known.

Sales

A total of 11,446 units of the Baojun E100 were sold in the first five months of the model’s launch. Baojun shared a statistic that the E100 accounts for 2.5 percent of passenger vehicles on Liuzhou’s roads.

As of September 2018, Baojun announced that over 22,000 units of the E100 have been sold.

Successor

In September 2018, the E100 was replaced by the the Baojun E200, which features over 200 improvements over its predecessor.

News

Follow our coverage of Baojun news and Baojun E100 news.

Specifications

ZhixingZhixiang
Vehicle Dimensions
L x W x H (mm)2,488 x 1,506 x 1,670
Wheelbase (mm)1,600
Front/rear track width (mm)1,310/1,320
Min. ground clearance (mm)130
Min. turning radius (m)3.7
Kerb mass (kg)750
Motor and Battery
Motor typePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Max. power (kW / hp)29 / 38
Max. torque (Nm / lbN/Aft)110 / 81
Max. speed (km/h / mph)1 19/31
Battery typeLithium-ion battery
Battery capacity (kWh)14.9
Comprehensive range (km)155
Charging timeAbout 7.5 hours (20%-100%)
Charging socket locationFront grille
Energy recoveryBraking energy recovery
Chassis
Drive modeFF
Brake typeFront/rear disc
SuspensionFront MacPherson independent suspension/rear single-arm type independent suspension
Tires145/70 R12
Exterior
Lens type headlampsSS
Home lighting (headlamp delay off)SS
Front/rear fog lampsSS
External mirror LED turn signalsSS
Electrically adjustable external mirrorsN/AS
HighN/Amounted stop lampSS
Shark fin antennaSS
Tinted vehicle bodySS
Wheels/hubcapsVersion AVersion B
Interior
Multifunctional steering wheelSS
KnobN/Atype electronic shiftSS
7N/Ainch color LCD combination instrument panelSS
Reading lampSS
Atmosphere lampN/AA
Sun visor with makeN/Aup mirrorN/AS
Hook (on instrument panel)N/AS
Comfort and Convenience Features
Remote keySS
Keyless startN/AS
Keyless entryN/AS
Electric power steering (EPS)SS
Economy/standard/sport modeSS
Electronic parking brake (EPB)N/AS
Power windows (with oneN/Abutton down)SS
Heater/air conditionerSS
Dust and pollen filterN/AS
Seat adjustmentTwo-wayFour-way
Rear window defrosterSS
Reverse radar (2N/Apoint type)SS
Safety Features
AntiN/Alock brakes with electronic brakeforce distributionSS
Electronic stability controlN/AS
Central locking (side doors and hatchback)SS
Automatic door unlocking following a collisionSS
Automatic door locking when drivingSS
Child lock on passenger doorSS
ISOFIX child safety seat connectionN/AS
Driver's air bagSS
ThreeN/Apoint seat belts for all occupantsSS
Acoustic reminder for driver's seat beltSS
LowN/Aspeed pedestrian warning systemSS
Infotainment
USB ports25
Dedicated power interface for a traveling data recorderN/AS
PAD supportAS
WiN/AFi (4G)SS
Bluetooth (supports Bluetooth Music)SS
RadioSS
TwoN/Achannel speakersSS
Interconnection app (for remote inquiries on vehicle status)SS
EquipmentCharging gun, traction hook and triangle warning signCharging gun, tool kit (traction hook + EPB wrench) and triangle warning sign
Additional Accessories
10-inch interconnection PAD
(E100-exclusive accessory, which can be connected to the E100 via Bluetooth for GPS navigation, radio control, music playback, voice recognition and other functions)
May be purchased separately; Free of charge if PAD support is providedFree of charge
S - Standard
N/A - Not Available
A - Available
SGMW has the right to modify the above specifications without prior notice
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