autocar-logo
Delhi

1006hp LVCHI Auto Venere EV due at Geneva

Four electric motors power this Chinese-made four-seat saloon to 100kph in under 3sec.
1 min read24 Feb '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Chinese carmaker LCVHI will unveil a new all-electric four-seater called the Venere at the upcoming Geneva motor show.

The model, which comes from the Shanghai-based electric car brand and has been previewed in two images, arrives with four electric motors – two on each axle – powered by a 100kWh lithium ion battery pack. The car features a two-speed transmission on each axle.

The all-electric powertrain produces 1006hp and is claimed to be capable of accelerating the Venere to 100kph in under 3 seconds. Top speed is claimed to be over 250kph.

Measuring 5,118mm, the car is 119mm longer than a Range Rover. It is said to have a drag coefficient of just 0.28Cd, helping it achieve a claimed range of 500kpm on a single charge.

Designed by the Institute of Development in Automotive Engineering in Italy, it uses a chassis made from carbon fibre, helping the car achieve a 2,100kg kerb weight despite the large amount of hardware featured on board.

It features two aluminium chassis supports that attach to the front and rear powerplants.

LVCHI said that the car’s interior features a touchscreen in the tunnel between the driver and passenger in place of a conventional rotary dial.

The car on show in Geneva will be a production-ready example, although LVCHI has yet to confirm where the model will be offered and for how much.

LVCHI was established two years ago and employs 400 people, with 75 percent of its workforce focused on research and development towards electric vehicles.

Ssangyong e-SIV concept teased

The Ssangyong electronic Smart Interface Vehicle (e-SIV) concept will be revealed at the Geneva motor show as a precursor to its Nissan Qashqai-rivalling Korando
2 min read24 Feb '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

SCOOP! Kia plans to launch five cars in 18 months

Kia Motors may be late to the India party, but it intends to be on the ball from day 1
2 min read23 Feb '18
Amaan AhmedAmaan Ahmed

Honda Cars India appoints Gaku Nakanishi as president and CEO

Honda has appointed Gaku Nakanishi as the new president and CEO of Honda Cars India, effective April 1, 2018
1 min read23 Feb '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom launched at Rs 9.5 crore

Rolls-Royce has launched the 2018 Phantom in India at Rs 9
2 min read23 Feb '18
Shubham ParasharShubham Parashar

New Volvo V60 estate unveiled before Geneva debut

Volvo will showcase the new high-tech and more upmarket replacement for the V60 estate at the upcoming Geneva motor show
2 min read23 Feb '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
1006hp LVCHI Auto Venere EV due at Geneva motor show in March 2018 - Introduction | Autocar India