Dongfeng eπ 007

The Dongfeng eπ 007 (pronounced 'e pi'; also known as Yipai 007, Dongfeng Ace 007[1] or simply Dongfeng 007[2]) is an extended range and battery electric full-size liftback sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng eπ (东风奕派) sub-brand. It is the first product of the eπ sub-brand, and was launched in March 2024. The batteries of the Dongfeng eπ 007 are supplied by the United Auto Battery System (UABS), a joint venture between SAIC and CATL.[3]

Overview

The Dongfeng eπ 007 is an electric sedan with a drag coefficient of 0.209 Cd with optional scissor doors and an electric rear wing. It is based on Dongfeng's Quantum intelligent electric modular architecture, or simply Quantum Architecture.[4] The interior features an infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and features a flippable 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch central control screen in the interior.[5]

Powertrain

The Dongfeng eπ 007 is available as a rear-wheel-drive 200 Pro EREV entry model with a 28.39 kWh battery with a CLTC cycle 200 km pure electric range and 1200 km comprehensive range, or 163 km on the WLTC cycle. It is powered by a rear electric motor producing 160 kW and 310 Nm of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.2 seconds. The range-extender engine is a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter petrol four-cylinder that outputs 103 hp and 137 Nm of torque, for a net power rating of 74 kW. For 2025, electric range was increased to 230 km (170 km WLTC) and 30–80% charging time was reduced from 26 to 12 minutes. For 2026, the battery capacity was increased to 35.03 kWh for an electric range of 308 km (225 km WLTC).

For fully electric versions, a 530 Pro trim with a 56.83 kWh battery for a range of 530 km and an electric motor producing 160 kW and 310 Nm of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.8 sec. A 620 Pro trim with a 70.26kWh battery for a range of 620 km and an electric motor producing 200 kW and 320 Nm of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 5.8 seconds. The top trim 540 AWD Max model features the same 70.26kWh battery and two electric motors producing a combined 400 kW and 640 Nm capable of a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a range of 540 km.[6] For 2025, both batteries were updated with new capacities of 58.4 kWh and 73.5 kWh with incremental increases in range and the 30–80% charging time was reduced from 26 to 16 minutes. For 2026, the smaller battery option was dropped.

Markets

In the middle of 2024, the eπ 007 was presented in Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy, but the presentation consisted exclusively of a demonstration of the car. Sales are expected to begin in Europe in the first quarter of 2025.[10]

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