The Modern IN is an electric compact SUV, manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) for Modern Auto from 2021.[1][2]

Modern IN
Overview
ManufacturerModern Auto
Also calledModern A (prototype)
Guoxin Yikexin (国新新能源-翼刻信)
Arra EV-3/ Arra 3 (by Arra USA)
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, 160 horsepower (120 kW)
Battery53 or 80 KWh lithium-ion
Range400 km (250 mi) or 610 km (380 mi) NEDC
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,463 mm (175.7 in)
Width1,823 mm (71.8 in)
Height1,551 mm (61.1 in)

Modern Auto was established in Shanghai in 2018. The Modern IN is the first production vehicle of the firm, and was first previewed as the Modern A in October 2020.[3]

Overview

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Modern IN rear quarter view

The Modern IN is a compact SUV offered with two variants of battery. A 53kWh battery with an NEDC range of 400 km and a 80kWh battery with an NEDC range of 610 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes 30 minutes on a fast charger. The power of the Modern In comes from a 160 hp and 280 Nm electric motor. 0 to 100 km/h acceleration could be done in 7.9 seconds. The Modern In has L2 autonomous driving capabilities and can receive OTA software updates.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Yu, Ian (12 February 2018). "PRETTY OR PRETTY UGLY: 2021 MODERN AUTO MODERN IN EV (PRE-PRODUCTION MODEL)". drivetribe.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Modern Auto reveals its first production car, and it's electric". 14 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  3. ^ "New car brand from China: Modern Auto". Facebook. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  4. ^ Opletal, Jiri (18 May 2021). "This is not Tesla Y. New Chinese EV Modern IN starts presale at 125 000 yuan (19 000 USD)". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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