Chevrolet Menlo
The Chevrolet Menlo is a battery electric Compact car made by General Motors. Since 2020.
| Chevrolet Menlo EV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Zongheng Sun |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Buick Velite 6 Chevrolet Bolt |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | Fixed gear ratio |
| Battery |
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| Electric range |
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| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,813 mm (71.4 in) |
| Height | 1,538 mm (60.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,660 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]
- ↑ "Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut" (Press release). General Motors. 8 November 2019.
- ↑ Centeno, Deivis (20 February 2020). "All-New Chevrolet Menlo EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority.