The Matrix 01 (橙仕 01) is an electric 4-door microvan designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Matrix Motors from 2020.[2]

Matrix 01
Matrix 01 mobile PCR test van
Overview
ManufacturerMatrix Motors (Juzhen Chengshi)
Also calledChengshi 01
Matrix X2 (microtruck)
Production2020—present
Model years2020—present
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body style4-door van
2-door single cab (pickup)
3-door crew cab (pickup)
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Power output
  • 15 kW (20 hp; 20 PS)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery
Electric range
  • 120-220 km (75-137 mi) (Matrix 01)
  • 110-200 km (68-124 mi) (Matrix X2)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,350 mm (92.5 in) (01)
2,600 mm (102.4 in) (X2)
Length3,490 mm (137.4 in) (01)
4,200 mm (165.4 in) (X2)
Width1,465 mm (57.7 in) (01)
1,570 mm (61.8 in) (X2)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in) (01)
1,995 mm (78.5 in) (X2)[1]

Overview

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Matrix 01 rear quarter

The Matrix 01 is a fully electric urban logistics microvan by Chengshi, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution. Three variants of the vehicle are available, with the Matrix 01 being the microvan variant from 2020 and the Matrix X2 being offered as a 2-door single cab pickup and a 3-door crew cab pickup variant from 2022.

Specifications

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The Matrix 01 is powered by a single electric motor developing 20 hp and 90 Nm. Two battery options are available, with a 10.36 kWh ternary li-ion battery for 120 kilometers of range and a 20.72 kWh ternary li-ion battery for 220 kilometers of range. Prices starts from 46,665 RMB.[3]

Matrix X2

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The Matrix X2 (Chengshi X2) pickup launched in 2022 shares the same powertrain while the electric motor developing 20 hp has the torque tuned up to 105 Nm. Battery options are also shared with the Matrix 01 with a 10.36 kWh battery for 110 kilometers of range and the 20.72 kWh battery for 200 kilometers of range. The Matrix X2 has a body-on-frame chassis and is rear-wheel drive. Prices for the Matrix X2 ranges from 46,600 RMB to 59,800 RMB ($7,365 to 9,452).[3]


References

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  1. ^ "China Chengshi 01 Factory Best Price EV Cars Pure Electric New Energy Electric Car/EV Vehicle". shengxinda.en.made-in-china.com/. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Chinese electric vehicle maker develops new kind of delivery car". asia.nikkei.com/. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Matrix Motor X2 Is A New Electric Mini Transport Truck From China". carnewschina.com/. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
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