SAIC unveils 'big' plans for new-energy vehicles
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SAIC's NEVs, company officials said, can cover a distance of 150-200 kilometers on a full charge. That's adequate to take care of daily needs of city couples driving to office together, dropping their children at school, and weekend needs like shopping or short getaway rides for picnics and sightseeing, they said.
This year, SAIC is targeting to sell in China about 6,000 units of the EV80 priced around 500,000 yuan each, and about 1,000 units of the EG10 priced around 400,000 yuan each.
"Our electric vehicles can attain speeds of up to 200 kmph. We can use our manufacturing capacity to make up to 20,000 units per year," said Guan.
It is understood that a senior official of China's People's Liberation Army checked out SAIC's NEVs at the expo and was all praise for them.
"But we are not intending to actively seek government orders. We are proud of our quality and reputation. The government's support for NEVs itself is encouraging. Over and above that, if we also receive orders, we would be very glad."
In the markets in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates is said to be keener than others to switch over to NEVs.
During the Dubai Motor Show in November, the UAE industry minister appreciated SAIC's NEVs. Local distributors in Dubai later requested SAIC to arrange a few sample vehicles for extended test runs, Guan said. "We are in the process of doing that."
The European Union regulations are moving toward the Euro 6 standard for emissions, which is expected to increase demand for electric vehicles. So, SAIC will target that market, including the UK, Guan said. "We have long-term plans to enter the US and Canada as well."
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