Seres SF5 explained

Seres SF5
Manufacturer:Seres
Aka:DFSK Seres 5
Seres A5
Seres 5 (Europe)
Evolute i-Jet (Russia)
NWTN One (UAE)
Production:2019–present
Assembly:Chongqing, China (Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.)
Class:Compact crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Engine:1.5 L SFG15TR Turbocharged I4 (petrol; generator only)
Motor:AC Synchronous Electric Motor/generator (SEP200 Asynchronous Electric; Front and HUAWEI DriveONE; Rear)
Electric Range:180km (110miles) (EREV)
500km (300miles) CLTC (BEV)
Transmission:Single-speed Automatic
Wheelbase:28751NaN1
Length:47001NaN1
Width:19301NaN1
Height:16251NaN1
Related:Aito M5
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The Seres SF5 is an all-electric/range extender crossover SUV shown by Seres at the Auto Guangzhou in 2019.

Overview

The Seres SF5 was initially unveiled as a concept in 2018 alongside the SF7, however, this was revised to the production SF5 in early 2019.[1] The SF5 has a 17-inch screen on the center console, and is one of the first vehicles to ever utilize the Ali OS 2.0 infotainment system.[2]

The tire dimensions of the SF5 are 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21. The 2WD model is powered by one motor and the AWD model is powered by two motors with the motor capable of producing a maximum of 116hp. The range extended versions is equipped with a SFG15TR 1.5-litre engine producing 820NaN0 as the range extender with the combined fuel consumption of 1.1L/100 km and 1.2L/100 km for the 2WD and AWD models.[3]

Mass production version has a price range from 278,000 to 458,000 yuan.[4]

Seres A5

Seres A5 (or Seres 5 in European market) is the global variant of the Seres SF5.

The exterior design of A5 is very similar to the SF5, with a 10mm increase in length compared to the SF5 and a 5mm reduction in height. The weight of A5 is 2220/2360 kg.

The Seres A5 has a top speed of 180 km/h. The front-wheel-drive model is equipped with a Seres built SEP200 motor and boasts a maximum power of 255 kW, and the dual motor AWD version uses two motors (SEP200 front/SEP201 rear) and reaches maximum power of 405 kW.

The Seres A5 is equipped with phosphate iron lithium battery by CATL, whereas SF5 uses the ternary lithium battery.[5] [6] [7]

Powertrain

DrivetrainModelEngine(generator)MotorTransmissionPower
EREVSF5 RWD(single motor)1.5 L SFG15TR I4 (turbo petrol)820NaN0 Rear: Seres SEP200 ;2550NaN0single speed electric motor direct drive2550NaN0;5200NaN0
SF5AWD(dual motor)Front: Huawei DriveONE CTZ196XY0P1;1500NaN04050NaN08200NaN0
Rear: Seres SEP200 ;2550NaN0
BEVA5 RWD (single motor)-Rear: Seres SEP200 2550NaN02550NaN0;5200NaN0
A5 AWD(dual motor)Front: Seres SEP201 2200NaN04750NaN0;8200NaN0
Rear: Seres SEP200 2550NaN0

AITO M5

See main article: AITO M5.

In December 2021 an extensively modified version of the SF5 was presented as the AITO M5. It was developed in cooperation with Huawei.[8] The model was sold under a new brand called Aito, which stands for “Adding Intelligence to Auto”.[9]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 【图】首推两款新能源SUV SF MOTORS正式发布 _汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn. 7 April 2023.
  2. Web site: 打造最速中型SUV? 实拍体验SERES SF5.
  3. Web site: 【图】金康SERES SF5量产版增程型参数曝光_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn. 7 April 2023.
  4. Web site: 【赛力斯SF5】SERES赛力斯_赛力斯SF5报价_赛力斯SF5图片_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn. 7 April 2023.
  5. Web site: 赛力斯A5实拍曝光!比SF5更大 预计20万起售 . 2023-07-24 . k.sina.cn.
  6. Web site: 赛力斯A5通过申报 . www.dongchedi.com . 24 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724035032/https://www.dongchedi.com/article/7154913343122293248 . 2023-07-24 . zh . 16 Oct 2022 . live.
  7. Web site: 2023-01-13 . SERES Introduces Europe to SERES 5, Its Premium Sport e-SUV . 2023-07-24 . www.businesswire.com . en.
  8. Web site: Krijgsman. Lars. 2021-12-27. Aito M5: met een vleugje Huawei.
  9. Web site: Krijgsman. Lars. 2021-12-27. Huawei Smart Selection AITO M5 surpassed 6000 orders.
  10. Web site: SERES Introduces Europe to SERES 5, Its Premium Sport e-SUV. 13 January 2023. www.businesswire.com. 7 April 2023.