The Dongfeng eπ 007 (also known as Yipai F7 and Dongfeng Ace 007[1]) is a extended range and battery electric full-size liftback sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng eπ (东风奕派) sub-brand. It is the first product of the eπ sub-brand, and was launched in March 2024. The batteries of the eπ 007 are supplied by the United Auto Battery System (UABS), a joint venture between SAIC and CATL.[2]

Dongfeng eπ 007
Dongfeng eπ 007 in Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor Corporation
Also calledDongfeng Ace 007
Production2024–present
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car (E)
Body style5-door liftback
Layout
RelatedNissan N7
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet AC synchronous
Power output
  • 160 kW (210 hp) (single motor RWD, EREV)
  • 200 kW (270 hp) (single motor RWD)
  • 400 kW (540 hp) (dual motor AWD)
Hybrid drivetrainRange-extended electric (EREV)
Battery
  • 28.39 kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery (EREV)
  • 56.83 kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery (BEV)
  • 70.26 kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery (BEV)
Range1,200 km (746 mi) (EREV)
530–620 km (329–385 mi) (BEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length4,880 mm (192.1 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)

Overview

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The Dongfeng eπ 007 is an electric sedan with a drag coefficient of 0.209 Cd with optional scissor doors and an electric rear wing. The interior features an infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and features a flippable 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch central control screen in the interior.[3]

The Dongfeng eπ 007 is available as a rear-wheel-drive 200Pro EREV entry model with a 28.39 kWh battery with a 200 km pure electric range and 1,200 km comprehensive range, and a rear electric motor producing 160 kW and 310 Nm with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.2 sec. For fully electric versions, a 530Pro trim with a 56.83 kWh battery for a range of 530 km and an electric motor producing 160 kW and 310 Nm with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.8 sec. A 620Pro trim with a 70.26 kWh battery for a range of 620 km and an electric motor producing 200 kW and 320 Nm with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 5.8 sec. The top of the trim 540AWD Max model features the same 70.26 kWh battery and two electric motors producing a combined 400 kW and 640 Nm capable of a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a range of 540 km.[4]

Sales in Europe

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Belarus is the first export country where eπ 007 sales began. The official premiere of the liftback took place in Minsk on October 2 2024,[5] immediately after which the cars became available for order.[6] In the summer of the same year, eπ007 was presented in Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy, but the presentation consisted exclusively of a demonstration of the car - it will go on sale by the end of the year.

References

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  1. ^ "Dongfeng New Energy Vehicle Ace 007: Setting Sail with Honor, Polishing the Future". Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Rising Auto F7 from SAIC launched in China with swappable batteries. Starts at 30,500 USD". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Dongfeng eπ 007 enters market at 22,100 USD in China". cnevpost.com. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  4. ^ "Dongfeng eπ007 will officially launch on March 14". carnewschina.com. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  5. ^ "Лифтбек eπ007 дебютировал в Беларуси. Сколько будет стоить?". av.by. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  6. ^ "Электромобиль Dongfeng epi 007 официально в Беларуси". dongfeng.by. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-10-10.