Dongfeng eπ 008

The Dongfeng eπ 008 (pronounced 'e pie'; also known as Yipai 008 and Dongfeng Ace 008) is an extended range and battery electric mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng eπ (东风奕派) sub-brand. It is the second product of the eπ sub-brand, and was launched in 2024.

Overview

In the fall of 2023, Dongfeng launched the eπ sub-brand, which is dedicated to the production of electric vehicles. The first model was the Dongfeng eπ 007. Later, the eπ 008 model was introduced.[1]

The five-meter-long vehicle was presented in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. Two months later, it went on sale in the Chinese market as a six-seater. A five-seater version followed in October 2024. The drag coefficient of the car is given as 0.268.[2][3]

Slim headlights, matrix taillights and hidden door handles integrated with the lighting section are the hallmarks of the exterior design. The model can be equipped with 20- or 21-inch wheels. The interior also features a large screen and a digital instrument cluster in the center, as well as a wireless charging system for smartphones.

Powertrain

The Dongfeng eπ 008 is available as a rear-wheel-drive 200 Pro EREV entry model with a 28.39 kWh battery with a 200 km pure electric range and 1200 km comprehensive range. 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 sec.

For fully electric versions, a 530 Pro trim with a 56.83kWh 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 sec. 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.

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