Electrical Aiways U6 Lands In Germany From €41,001 To Rival VW’s ID.5

The all-electric Aiways U6 has been showcased in full and is now accessible to order in Germany.

The Chinese language automobile producer has geared up the U6 with the identical 63 kWh battery pack because the U5, full with 24 CATL modules that may be charged at speeds of as much as 90 kW at a DC quick charging station. This battery then drives a everlasting magnet synchronous electrical motor with 215 hp (160 kW) and 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) of torque. Aiways says the glossy SUV can journey as much as 400 km (249 miles) on a single cost underneath WLTP testing and that common vitality consumption sits between 15.9 kWh/100 km and 16.6 kWh/100 km.

Charging the battery pack from 30 to 80 per cent takes roughly half-hour by a 90 kW DC quick charger. The SUV can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in a contact underneath seven seconds.

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Discovered within the cabin of the Aiways U6 are a bunch of spectacular applied sciences. The centerpiece is a 14.6-inch infotainment show whereas serving because the digital instrument cluster is a slender 8.2-inch show strip behind the steering wheel. Aiways has additionally geared up the U6 with a posh ambient lighting system that may create 360 completely different lighting moods.

Different attention-grabbing features of the automobile’s inside embrace partially hid air vents up entrance and a gear selector within the middle console impressed by the lever of a luxurious yacht. Aiways has additionally geared up the U6 with distinctive seats with strengthened aspect and again bolsters.

The infotainment system utilized by Aiways is dubbed AI-Tech and runs Android-based software program to present it a well-recognized really feel. Each Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are additionally supported.

“Aiways has grown tremendously in a brief time period and we’re more than happy with the inspiration we have now laid in Europe,” vice chairman of Abroad Operations at Aiways, Dr. Alexander Klose stated in a press release. “By the tip of 2022, we’re aiming for a minimum of five-digit gross sales due to the rising reputation of the U5 SUV, in addition to by the brand new U6 SUV-Coupé mannequin. The Aiways story is simply starting. We’re proud that our merchandise are manufactured in China to worldwide requirements, and I imagine this has change into an indicator of engineering excellence. Our U5 SUV has made a robust impression within the extremely aggressive European market. Excessive-tech options, trendy design, superior electrical automobile know-how and an inexpensive worth make it a beautiful possibility for first-time electrical automobile patrons, we’ll now construct on this basis with the U6 SUV-Coupé.”

German pricing for the Aiways U6 kicks off from €41,001 (the equal of $42,493) after a €6,500 ($6,736) tax subsidy or €47,501 ($49,229) with out, which locations it squarely immediately towards the VW ID.5 that begins from €47,935 ($49,679). Deliveries will start within the first half of 2023.