Chinese cars unveiled at the 2022 Paris show
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Chinese cars unveiled at the 2022 Paris show
- Chinese brands took center stage at the 2022 Paris Motor Show: BYD, Ora, Wey, Seres and XEV were all represented.
1. BYD: The largest Chinese manufacturer of 100% electric cars and plug-in hybrids, which is on its way to becoming the largest Chinese manufacturer generaly, exhibited three models for the European market: the Atto 3 SUV in segment C (Yuan in China), the Seal sedan in segment D (4.80 m long), the Han sedan in segment E (4.96 m long), all three models having a 100% electric motor. Finally, the large SUV Tang was not exhibited and was replaced by the Seal, which is much more relevant for the European market as it is a competitor of the Tesla Model 3.
2. Great Wall: the fourth largest Chinese manufacturer exhibited two 100% electric sedans of the Ora brand and two PHEV- SUV of the Wey brand. The Ora Funky Cat - Haomao in China - (57,000 sales in China in the first 9 months of 2022) is a 4.24 m long, 100% electric C-segment sedan and the Ora Next Cat (0 sales to date) is a 4.80 m long, 100% electric D-segment sedan. The Wey Coffee 01 (Mocha in China) is a 4.87 m premium D-segment SUV with plug-in hybrid powertrain (12,500 sales in China), while the Wey Coffee 02 (Latte in China) is a 4.67 m premium D-segment SUV with plug-in hybrid powertrain (15,000 sales in China). Here we are far from entry-level.
3. Seres (Dongfeng): The Seres 3 is a 4.39 m C segment SUV with 100% electric drive (1,500 sales in China) and the Seres 5 is a 4.70 m D segment SUV with 100% electric drive (0 sales so far).
4. XEV Yoyo exhibited a 100% electric powered micro vehicle with two seats and battery swapping. This vehicle falls into the category of small city cars of the type Citroën Ami, Mobilize Duo, but also Aixam, Microcar, Ligier, etc.
- In summary, this year the Chinese manufacturers have made a special effort to be present at the Paris Motor Show, while the German, Japanese and Korean manufacturers have preferred not to be present.
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Small urban vehicles unveiled at Paris 2022 show
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Small urban vehicles unveiled at Paris 2022 show
At the Paris Motor Show 2022, producers of small urban vehicles were strongly represented. We briefly introduce them to you:
- Aixam: The current French market leader in this segment presented its range of very small vehicles with combustion engine and electric motor in Paris. BEVs are available from €17,190. They generally travel no faster than 45 km/h and have a range of about 75 to 100 km. It is to be noted that two other producers of small urban vehicles didn’t participate this year : Ligier and Citroën (with the Ami model).
- XEV: The Chinese manufacturer has come up with a concept involving battery swap stations. Unlike NIO, however, they are much smaller and can be swapped manually. It will probably be available for the car sharing market first, before being available for individual customers as well.
- E GO: The German start-up from Aachen has sold all 1,500 vehicles produced of the old version and says there is already a long waiting list for the new version called e.waveX, which is expected to be launched in early 2023 for around €25,000. It has a range of 125 km and can accommodate up to four people.
- City Transformer: an Israeli start-up company with a small car, the CT-1, that will be able to adjust its wheelbase. Currently still in the concept stage, mass production is expected to begin as early as 2024. The car is expected to be able to travel up to 90 km/h and 180 km. Its price will be around €16,000.
- Mobilize: Renault has developed the Duo, which is derived from the Twizy, for its Mobilize advanced mobility program. It will be available on a subscription basis and have a range of 145 km. It can reach 45 km/h in a limited version and 85 km/h in a non-limited version.
- Silence: the electric scooter manufacturer has developed a small vehicle, the S04, in which the battery can be removed and transported like a cart; the concept has already been tested with Silence scooters. The vehicle has a top speed of 90 km/h and a range of 149 km.
- Micro: The Swiss pedal scooter company has adopted the design of the Isetta for the Microlino, with the iconic front door and two seats. It will be available for about €15,000. It is said to be able to travel up to 230 km and be 90 km/h fast.
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Paris Motorshow 2022: Introduction
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Paris Motorshow 2022: Introduction
₋ The “Paris Motor Show" will take place in Paris the week of October 17 to 23. This event generally takes place every two years but due to the pandemic the last edition dates back to 2018, that of 2020 having been cancelled. This “Mondial” is being held in a particular context: sluggishness of the market in Europe, and development of new means of communication leading to less attractiveness of the shows for the public. Unlike all previous shows, this event will not be intended to bring together all manufacturers, but will be targeted.
₋ Will be present:
§ French brands: Renault group (Renault, Dacia, Alpine) and Stellantis (mainly with French brands and the american brand Jeep).
§ Chinese brands: ORA and Wey (both belonging to the Great Wall group), BYD and Leap motors.
§ A Vietnamese brand: Vinfast.
§ Two start-ups (French-based) targeting the hydrogen vehicle market: Hopium and NamX.
§ A collection of brands targeting the small urban vehicle market: Aixam, City transformer, Eon motors, E-go mobile, KG auto, Microlino, Mobilize, Silence, XEVs Cars, etc.
§ Influencers (such as Vilebrequin).
₋ In the rest of this document, are presented the novelties announced by these players:
§ Renault-Nissan: Renault will present its R4 and R5 concepts as well as the Scenic Vision. The battery electric versions of the Austral and the Megane will also be presented. Renault's latest brand, Mobilize, will also present its new vehicles on this occasion, including the Mobilize Duo small car. Dacia will present its Manifesto concept car as well as facelifted Sandero, Jogger and Duster models. Sports carmaker Alpine will bring an as-yet-unknown concept car to the show as well as the A110 R and battery electric A110 E-ternity.
§ Stellantis: the premium DS brand will present its DS E-Tense e-concept car as well as the facelifted DS3 and DS7 models. Peugeot will present the new 408 crossover as well as the 508 PSE and 9x8 models. Jeep will present its first battery electric SUV, the Avenger, which will sit below the Renegade in the Jeep range.
§ French-based “Hydrogen” start-up: Hopium will present its sports sedan concept, named Machina, and NamX its HUV named model, an SUV, both of which will be powered by hydrogen.
§ Chinese carmakers: Electric carmaker BYD will showcase the Atto 3 (a compact SUV), Tang (a large SUV) and Han (a sedan), with an expected release in Europe in Q4 2022. Great Wall will present the compact Ora Cat. Seres will present its large SUV, the Seres 5.
§ Vietnamese carmaker: The Vietnamese carmaker VinFast will present its VF8, an electric SUV that is expected to compete with the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
§ Small urban vehicles: Aixam, City Transformer, E-Go Mobile, Eon Motors, Microlino, Mobilize, Silence and XEV.
§ Other exhibitors: The American carmaker Fisker will be present with its Ocean.
₋ In conclusion, the Paris Motor Show 2022 does not at all reflect the current state of the European market as a whole. It will mainly be a Franco-Chinese show for passenger cars and a show for small urban vehicles.
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Summary of Chinese brands and Chinese groups in China
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Summary of Chinese brands and Chinese groups in China
