Zhejiang Kandi Vehicle

[KiwiGuy]

Deary me. It seems the Chinese have a fascination with the Smart car. Below is a pic of the latest find:


http://carmover.files.wordpress.com/...inese-car1.jpg

Can anyone ID?

[erik (laofan), cmvdc]

It is a Kandi.

[dragin]

Here's the open air version.....

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Zhejiang Kandi homepage:
http://www.kandivehicle.com/default.aspx






And one more news:

Kandi Coco EV goes on sale in US for $865
Introducing the Kandi Coco - America’s cheapest electric vehicle

In a bid to meet more stringent upcoming emissions regulations and growing environmental concerns, most automakers are turning to electric vehicles. But battery technology is proving to be prohibitively expensive, pricing EVs well out of reach of the average buyer. However, for those residing in the state Oklahoma, federal and state tax credits can put an EV in your driveway for a mere $865.

The “neighborhood electric vehicle” (for use in gated communities) is basically a glorified golf cart, but does qualify for federal and state tax credits due to its electric drivetrain.

The Kando Coco retails for $10,599, but is eligible for a federal tax credit of $4,435. Throw in a 50 per cent state tax credit for electric vehicles – worth $5,299 in this case – and Oklahoma residents can purchase a brand new Kandi Coco for just $865 (AUD$975).

The Kandi Coco features four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, single CD tuner and a fully automatic transmission with reverse. Top speed? 40km/h.

source:
http://www.caradvice.com.au/51262/ka...in-us-for-865/

[dragin]

They don't tell us who the importer is but I'm guessing that it is Solus International of Seattle.

[corstrat]

This Company, Kandi Technologies, is sure "under the radar". It doesn't even show as a Manufacturer on this site, but from this article it appears they may be the top exporters of Electric Cars to the US. And starting to sell in China as well.

"Exports

For openers, I suspect that most had no idea that KNDI was China’s largest exporter of pure 4 wheeled EVs to the US, with over 3500 mini-EVs delivered in the past twelve months."


I tried to post a link to this source, but this site won't let me post a URL, so if you are interested in the source, put this article title in your Google search and you will get the source.

Examining Kandi Technologies: A China-Based EV and Quick Change Battery Company (Part II)

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Article about Kandi at Autoblog:
http://green.autoblog.com/2013/12/27...ina/#continued


K10
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/3835.html
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series-s22790/3835.html





K11
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/3836.html
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series-s22791/3836.html

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Kandi K10b
http://price.pcauto.com.cn/cars/m40322-o1/
http://price.pcauto.com.cn/cars/sg12875/









http://price.pcauto.com.cn/cars/imag...g12875-o1.html
http://price.pcauto.com.cn/cars/imag...m40322-o1.html
http://price.pcauto.com.cn/cars/imag...m40322-o1.html


2016 K10D:
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/serie...areaid=2042220
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/3835.html

http://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/ser...areaid=2042264
http://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/ser...areaid=2042264
http://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/ser...0/3700964.html
http://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/ser...0/3700961.html
http://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/ser...areaid=2042264

[dmitra]

A funny little two-seat car, the K12, a product of the Geely-Kandi partnership, was recently approved by NDRC.

Dimensions (L,W,H): 2770×1560×1610 mm
Wheelbase: 1880 mm
Curb weight: 970 kg
Max speed: 102 km/h
Motor: 35 kW (peak)



http://www.chinacar.com.cn/jiaoche/j...05_491436.html

[dmitra]

Production of the K12 Dushi Liren ("City/Urban Beauty") began in April in Rugao, Jiangsu, at a brand-new factory.