The Zhidou Rainbow is an all-electric microcar that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Zhi Dou Electric Vehicle Corporation sometimes called Zhidou Auto or ZD Auto.
| Zhidou Rainbow | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zhidou Auto |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microcar |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,100 mm (82.7 in) |
| Length | 3,224 mm (126.9 in) |
| Width | 1,515 mm (59.6 in) |
| Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
History
editAfter the reactivation of the bankrupt Zhidou company in 2023, among others, On the initiative of the Chinese government and Geely,[1] in March 2024, the company presented the first new model since 2018 in the form of an electric Rainbow microcar. Although it retained the form of a 3-door hatchback, it became significantly larger compared to the company's previously produced models. The body has gained characteristic, angular proportions with a narrow and slender body shape, thus reflecting visual features, including: competitive Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[2]
The Rainbow was built for the mainland Chinese market in mind, going on sale there a month after the presentation of the official technical specification, in April 2024.[3]
Specifications
editThe Rainbow is a fully electric car that offer two engines, a 27 hp (20 kW) engine or the more powerful one with 40 hp (30 kW). The former went on sale with a 17.18 kWh (61.8 MJ) battery offering a range in mixed mode of up to 201 km (125 mi) in CLTC mode, and the more powerful version was combined with a slightly larger 17.30 kWh (62.3 MJ) battery allowing a range of up to 205 km (127 mi).[4]
Despite the small, 3.2-meter body, there is space inside for 4 passengers in two rows of seats.[5] The passenger cabin was kept in a light tone combining white with body-colored accents, with a two-spoke steering wheel and two displays serving as a digital instrument panel and a centrally placed touch screen of the multimedia system.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Tak to robią w Chinach. Reaktywują marki-zombie i wysyłają na eksport" (in Polish). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Chinese car brands never die Chapter 2563: Zhidou Rainbow puts China's once 2nd largest NEV producer back in the game". CarNewsChina.com. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Zhidou to Make a Comeback in China with Rainbow EV". 13 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ a b "Zhidou Rainbow colors and interior revealed". CarNewsChina.com. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "The Comeback Kid – Zhidou Rainbow to launch in April". CarNewsChina.com. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-31.