Even the dimensions of the electric cars match: the Shenlan SL03 sedan is only 10 centimeters longer than the Model 3, and the width, height and wheelbase are almost the same. The interior is also made in a minimalist style with a large horizontal screen like the Tesla Model 3.

The resemblance is immediately recognizable / Photo by Electrek

As for the specifications, the base version of the novelty travels 515 kilometers on a single charge. Those who wish can order an extended battery, which will be enough for 705 kilometers. The battery of the car was made at the CATL factory, the electronics were supplied by Huawei.

The interior of the Shenlan SL03 also looks vaguely like a Tesla / Photo by Electrek

These options are comparable to the options Tesla offered before it stopped taking orders for the Model 3 in China – probably because the queues were so long.

killer price

But the main advantage of Shenlan SL03 is price. It starts at just 183 thousand yuan, or $26,000. For comparison, the Model 3 in China costs 279 thousand yuan.

The company received more than 15,000 orders just hours after the car was announced. The first Shenlan SL03 sedans will arrive at the end of the year. Changan plans to increase production to 15,000 units per month over time.