The Ruixiang Hoen O2 is an all-electric compact hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BAIC Ruixiang.

Ruixiang Hoen O2
Overview
ManufacturerBAIC Ruixiang
Also called
  • Qingcheng Shidai VC
  • (轻橙时代VC)
  • Jiangnan U2
  • (江南U2)
Production2023–present
Model years2023–present
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformEEZI STEP 1.0
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • Permanent Magnet Syncronus Motor
  • 75 hp (76 PS; 56 kW)
  • 109 hp (111 PS; 81 kW)
TransmissionSingle-speed Automatic (EV)
BatteryLFP
Range305 or 406 km (190 or 252 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length3,806 mm (149.8 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)[1]

Overview

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The Hoen O2 was originally due to be released as the Qingcheng Shidai VC by Qingcheng Shidai (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.[2] It was first unveiled during the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show under the brand Qingcheng Shidai (轻橙时代) with a platform called EEZI STEP 1.0 developed by Qingcheng Shidai and planned to outsource hardware manufacturing from BAIC Ruixiang.[3]

As of December 2022, patent images from BAIC Ruixiang shows a city car called Hoen O2 is in the progress of mass production which is the production version of the original Qingcheng Shidai VC.[4]

According to Qingcheng Shidai, the original Qingcheng Shidai VC could obtain 200 km of range within 8 minutes charging time.[5]

Jiangnan U2

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In February 2023, news about an upcoming electric microcar by Jiangnan Automobile surfaced called the Jiangnan U2.[6] The Jiangnan U2 vehicle body is heavily based on the Ruixiang Hoen O2, while the front and rear end designs are restyled to be produced at a lower cost.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "有望第三季度上市 轻橙时代VC外观官图" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  2. ^ Dong, Yichen (2022-02-04). "The Third Wave Chinese Automaker Forces – Niu, IT Box, Binli & More". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  3. ^ Yang, Yichun (2022-02-03). "新春特辑丨第三波新势力 你最看好谁?". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  4. ^ Li, Na (2022-12-19). "纯电动两厢车 北汽瑞翔HOEN O2申报图". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  5. ^ "或配备悬浮屏 曝轻橙时代VC内饰细节" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  6. ^ "Jiangnan U2 Is An Urban EV Inspired By The Suzuki Alto From The '80s". Carscoops. February 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Li, Na (9 February 2023). "最高续航可达406公里 江南U2官图发布" [Maximum Range Of 406 Kilometers, Jiangnan U2 Official Images Released]. autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 February 2023.