Geely Zhidou (D1, D2, D3)

[dmitra]

@Dragin: I agree with your first paragraph.

If I were to pick some hopeful candidates, the most likely manufacturers to transition to the NEV sector over the next few years might be Yogomo, Levdeo, Lichi and Shifeng.

Yogomo does have some type-approved vehicles, mainly cargo versions of their LSEVs, as well as EV and gas versions of their M6320/X6320 (Jieshun) van.

Levdeo of Byvin group is coming up with more powerful, lithium-battery powered versions of their D70 and V60. The V60i is expected to have a decent range. Their designs are good, too. So they are at least heading in the right direction.

Lichi's flagship car, the E9, has a mature design, good enough to be a mainstream car. If any LSEV deserves to become an NEV, in my opinion it is this one. Also remember, Loncin is going to make significant investments into this company and it is their stated goal to make Lichi a major EV player.

Shifeng has shown it is capable of making/acquiring respectable designs - viz. the D101 and D201. Also it is the largest LSEV maker around.

Apart from these, there is of course Kandi (the K10 is a licensed NEV, now upgraded to meet new requirements for 2016). Durabl is another maker which has a car reportedly capable of meeting 2016 standards waiting in the wings.

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This discussion is becoming off-topic, deviating from the subject Zhidou E20. I will post further comments/replies in the Mini EV thread under "General Discussion".

[dragin]

Hi Dmitra,
As for the Kandi K10, isn't it a Geely Meiri (aka SC6, MK)? I wonder if Kandi has any self developed models that have been licensed? Perhaps the K17 or K30?

[dmitra]

No, dragin, Kandi K10 is Kandi's own model, the original small 3-door car. The K10 is the (technically upgraded) NEV-compliant version of their KD5010/5011/KD28E LSEV.

The K11, K17 and K30 are electric versions of Geely's existing cars. Another upcoming Kandi model is the K12.

Here are the models: http://www.kandivehicle.com/ProductL...=0&classid2=68

More on Kandi: https://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/...ead.php?t=7563
K17: https://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/...&highlight=K17
K30: https://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/...&highlight=K30

[dragin]

Thanks Dmitra. I had mistaken the K17 for a K10.
You have confirmed what I guessed about Kandi not having developed any model outside the small three door type.

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Refreshed D2
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/2016...areaid=2023114

[dmitra]

Facelifted D2, known as D2S. It appears no technical changes have been made.
http://www.d1ev.com/45166.html

Of note, the original E20 model that was distributed by Zotye is now known as "H1".







More on the D2S:
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201608/892292.html

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D2S
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/serie...areaid=2042220

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D2:
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/serie...areaid=2042220

2017 model:
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/serie...areaid=2042220

2018:
http://photo.bitauto.com/Photo/model..._style_130146/
http://photo.bitauto.com/serial/4564/

[Lawrence]

Originally Posted by dmitra

@Dragin: I agree with your first paragraph.

If I were to pick some hopeful candidates, the most likely manufacturers to transition to the NEV sector over the next few years might be Yogomo, Levdeo, Lichi and Shifeng.

Further to the discussion about the legalization and certification of Low Speed Electric Vehicle is this article of today:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...s-legal-status

Unfortunately it doesn't go too far beyond what we know already, but it does agree with your suggestion that Shifeng will be among the lucky ones.

[dmitra]

Substantially updated model. Likely to be made at the Geely Jinan plant.




Dimensions: Long: 2975 wide: 1585 high: 1590 mm
Wheelbase: 1865 mm
Motor: 30 kW
Speed: 100 km/h

Source: MIIT
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Since Zhidou are no longer connected with Zotye, I intend to move this thread to the Geely forum someday.