SHANGHAI, China — Shenyang-based Brilliance Automotive slipped a surprise onto its stand at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show this week: a four-passenger, battery-powered people mover called the Brilliance EV.
Based on the compact Junjie FRV platform and said to be under consideration for future production, the Brilliance EV is a plug-in electric with two motors, rated at 30 horsepower and 63 hp, respectively, with combined torque of 133 pound-feet. Brilliance says the van-like EV has a top speed of around 80 mph and a range of nearly 95 miles with its lithium-ion battery pack.
The EV can be quick-charged in 30 minutes, although a full charge from a standard 220-volt outlet takes up to eight hours.
Features include dual power-sliding side doors and a GPS navigation system.
Inside Line says: Not slated for production — yet. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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