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Chevrolet Menlo

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The Chevrolet Menlo is a battery electric Compact car made by General Motors. Since 2020.

Chevrolet Menlo EV
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Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2020–present
Model years2020–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM)
DesignerZongheng Sun
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
RelatedBuick Velite 6
Chevrolet Bolt
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 1x permanent magnet motor/generators
  • 2020–21: 110 kW (150 hp)
  • 2022–: 130 kW (170 hp)
TransmissionFixed gear ratio
Battery
Electric range
  • 2020–21: 410 km (250 mi)
  • 2022–: 518 km (322 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • AC: 8 hours
  • DC Fast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight1,660 kg (3,660 lb)

History[change]

The Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept, which was first shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. The production model was revealed in November 2019 [1] at an event in Hefei, Anhui, and was also presented at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou. Pre-orders began in December 2019, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020.[2] The Menlo is the lowest-priced compact electric car in China, with a government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (about US$14,250).

Features[change]

The Menlo has an electric motor with 130 kW (170 hp) from 2022 onward, and a battery capacity of 61.1 kWh for a range of 518 km (322 miles). Earlier models (2020-21) had a 52.5 kWh battery and a range of 410 km (250 miles). It can be charged in 8 hours using an AC charger or in 40 minutes to 80% with a DC fast charger. The car has three driving modes: standard, sport, and economy, along with three levels of energy recovery.

Markets[change]

The Chevrolet Menlo currently is sold only in China and is the first electric vehicle (EV) from Chevrolet available in the country.

References[change]

  1. "Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut" (Press release). General Motors. 8 November 2019.
  2. Centeno, Deivis (20 February 2020). "All-New Chevrolet Menlo EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority.