Grimaces of sales of Chinese cars in Russia: how we bought the “electric train” Evolute i-PRO
November 16, 2022
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Chinese automakers are slowly moving towards complete conquest of the Russian auto market, with a share of almost 30% in October. And this despite the fact that sales
Chinese automakers are slowly moving towards complete conquest of the Russian auto market, with a share of almost 30% in October. And this despite the fact that sales of “Chinese” are generally down compared to October 2021 (even Haval sold 8% fewer cars than a year earlier). In other words, the point is that with the complete lack of fish and the depletion of stocks of cars of decent brands, we will soon simply be forced to take “China” or “Russia”. And many will prefer the first option. Or, at worst, “mixed”. For example, a product of Russian-Chinese production such as the electric car Evolute i-PRO. Although everything is not so simple here.
Sales of this brand began at the end of October in Lipetsk at the Motorinvest plant (here, roughly speaking, the wheels are just screwed onto a car from the Celestial Empire), so there are no exact numbers on how they are going. However, apparently not as fervently as the manufacturer would like.
According to our sources, in all of Moscow there were no more than a hundred people who wanted to become owners of this “electric train”. And there is an explanation for that. Moreover, the speech in this case is not on the level of absolute distrust of compatriots towards “green” cars, although it also takes place. But here the matter is different.
Evolute cars, of which there are currently three in the manufacturer’s lineup – the i-Pro sedan, the i-Joy crossover and the i-Van minibus – in Moscow, for example, are sold by only four dealers. At the same time, they act rather strangely, causing a potential customer at best bewilderment and at worst complete disappointment. Our correspondents were personally convinced of this by trying to “buy” the i-Pro sedan under the guise of so-called mystery shoppers.
Recall that it is powered by a synchronous electric motor with a peak power of 150 horsepower. Of. The indicated maximum speed is 145 km/h. The battery capacity is 53 kW, and the reserve, according to company representatives, is enough for 433 km. At the same time, even the last statement should not be believed, and it is impossible to verify the first. Why, in all details (as well as about the nuances of the “purchase” process), the AvtoVzglyad portal tells in the next issue of its podcast (you can listen to it here).
Sales of this brand began at the end of October in Lipetsk at the Motorinvest plant (here, roughly speaking, the wheels are just screwed onto a car from the Celestial Empire), so there are no exact numbers on how they are going. However, apparently not as fervently as the manufacturer would like.
According to our sources, in all of Moscow there were no more than a hundred people who wanted to become owners of this “electric train”. And there is an explanation for that. Moreover, the speech in this case is not on the level of absolute distrust of compatriots towards “green” cars, although it also takes place. But here the matter is different.
Evolute cars, of which there are currently three in the manufacturer’s lineup – the i-Pro sedan, the i-Joy crossover and the i-Van minibus – in Moscow, for example, are sold by only four dealers. At the same time, they act rather strangely, causing a potential customer at best bewilderment and at worst complete disappointment. Our correspondents were personally convinced of this by trying to “buy” the i-Pro sedan under the guise of so-called mystery shoppers.
Recall that it is powered by a synchronous electric motor with a peak power of 150 horsepower. Of. The indicated maximum speed is 145 km/h. The battery capacity is 53 kW, and the reserve, according to company representatives, is enough for 433 km. At the same time, even the last statement should not be believed, and it is impossible to verify the first. Why, in all details (as well as about the nuances of the “purchase” process), the AvtoVzglyad portal tells in the next issue of its podcast (you can listen to it here).
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.