| Aiways U5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer: | Aiways | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 2019–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assembly: | China: Shangrao[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer: | Ken Okuyama[2] | class = Compact crossover SUV| body_style = 5-door SUV| platform = MAS| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel-drive| battery = 63 kWh Li-ion| motor = 1500NaN0 Permanent-magnet synchronous motor| transmission = Single Speed| wheelbase = 28001NaN1| length = 46801NaN1| width = 18651NaN1| height = 17001NaN1| weight = | related = | sp = uk}} The Aiways U5[3] (Chinese: s=爱驰U5|hp=Aì Chí U5) is an all-electric battery-powered compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Chinese company Aiways. It is the first vehicle model from this manufacturer. The production model of the U5 was publicly unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.[4] The car was originally previewed as the Aiways U5 ion Concept in 2018. DesignThe exterior styling of the U5 received an update in 2021 although the dimensions remained the same. Aiways has previously referred to the design as a “connection between modern craftsmanship and technology for the future”.[5] The U5 exterior design has optimized aerodynamics to give a drag coefficient of 0.29.[6] ProductionAiways U5 is produced at the company's manufacturing facility just outside Shangrao, China. Powertrain and batteriesThe Aiways U5 has a 63kWh battery unit[7] and a range of 400 km (410 km in standard trim) according to the WLTP cycle. The battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in 35 minutes using a DC charger or 0% to 100% in 10 hours using a (6.6 kW Type 2) AC charger. The battery energy density stands at 172 Wh/kg.[8] Aiways has patented a ‘sandwich’ structure battery pack which is made up of 24 high energy density modules supplied by CATL.[9] It has multiple layers which separate the wet (cooling plate) and dry (battery module) areas within the cell. This improves the heating and cooling in the cell and therefore increases capacity (63kWh) and range. This structure is also theoretically safer in the event of a collision as the wet and dry areas cannot mix and cause a short circuit. The battery pack is paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor delivering 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) of power and 310 Nm (230 lb⋅ft) of torque at up to 16,000 rpm, which allows the U5 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds in Standard trim.[10] SafetyActive safetyAiways U5 comes with various Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as standard[11] including:
Passive safety
InfotainmentThe Aiways U5 has a large dashboard with a 12.3-inch tablet style screen to access the vehicle and infotainment systems.[13] There is an 8-speaker audio system with DAB+ and traditional radio functionality. SpecificationsThe Aiways U5 comes in Standard and Premium versions.
ChargingHomeCharging from 20% to 100% takes 8 hours using a (6.6 kW Type 2) AC charger. Out of homeThe battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 27 minutes using a DC charger.[16] HistoryThe Aiways U5 production model was publicly unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The car was originally previewed as the Aiways U5 ion Concept in 2018. The Aiways U5 was expected to have a starting price of 197,900 yuan to 292,100 yuan.[17] [18] [19] European launchIn January 2020, the U5 was planned to be made available to the left-hand-drive European market in April 2020.[20] , the vehicle is available in the Netherlands and Belgium and shows up in the vehicle registration statistics for both countries.[21] [22] In the Netherlands, the price starts from €39,950.[23] The Aiways U5 is also available in Germany and France. As of May 2021 it is available in Denmark. Asia launchAiways Thailand (Aiways and Phoenix EV joint venture) plans to produce Aiways U5 in Thailand by 2023.[24] See alsoReferences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||