Baojun Yep
| Baojun Yep | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Model code | E260S[1] |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover city car (A) |
| Body style | 3-door SUV |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | SGMW Global Small Electric Vehicle |
| Related |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output | 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) |
| Transmission | Single-Speed |
| Battery | 28.1 kWh LFP |
| Electric range | 303 km (188.3 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,110 mm (83.1 in) |
| Length | 3,381 mm (133.1 in) |
| Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Height | 1,721 mm (67.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,006 kg (2,218 lb) |
The Baojun Yep is a electric Crossover City car made by SAIC-GM-Wuling under Baojun since 2023.[2]
History and Features
In February 2023 SAIC-GM Wuiling showed a new small car the Baojun Yep that combines a 3-door Hatchback with features of a off-road vehicle.[3] despite being a small car it can fit 4 people.[4] after being shown to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2023 in May it started being sold in China.[5] there's also a 2-door Pickup truck version that is currently being developed.[6]
The chinese name of the car "悦也" means "joy also" or "happy together its also the homophone of "越野" that means off road the Yep has a electric motor of 50 kW (67 hp) and a range of 303 km (188.3 mi) with a single-speed transmission.
A 5-door version called Baojun Yep Plus was shown in January 2024.[7] and was put on sale in China in April.[8] it has a electric motor of 75 kW (101 hp) and a bigger range of 401 km (249.2 mi).
Markets
The Baojun Yep is sold mainly in China but the Yep Plus will be exported and sold outside China under the Chevrolet Brand as the Chevrolet Spark EUV.[9]
Sales
| Year | China | |
|---|---|---|
| Yep | Plus | |
| 2024 | 7,768[10] | |
References
- ↑ Cruise, Stephen (2022-11-27). "Wuling's new pure electric SUV E260S rolls off the assembly line for the first time". TechGoing. Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ↑ MotorNet. "Lançamento do Baojun Yueye 2023". MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ "Baojun Yep EV, czyli chiński wynalazek na czterech kołach. Wygląda jak karykatura Suzuki Jimny" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ↑ "Baojun Yep Unveiled In China – The Coolest Tiny SUV Ever?". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ↑ "Baojun Yep Unveiled In China – The Coolest Tiny SUV Ever?". Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ↑ https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/cute-ute-we-say-yep-gms-baojun-yep-is-a-baby-electric-ute-thats-trying-to-out-adorable-the
- ↑ Bobylev, Denis (2024-01-15). "GM's Baojun Yep Plus revealed with five doors and 401km range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ "【图】售8.08万元起 宝骏悦也家族正式上市_汽车之家" [Baojun Yueye family officially goes on the market with prices starting at 80,800 RMB]. www.autohome.com.cn. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ↑ Barta, George (2024-12-30). "Here's The Chevy Spark EUV Before You're Supposed To See It". Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "December, 2024 auto sales of Wuling (Silver) _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.