The Foxtron Model E is a battery electric vehicle designed by Foxtron, a joint venture of Foxconn and Yulon Motor, using the same Foxtron MIH platform as the Foxtron Model C sport utility vehicle and Foxtron Model B crossover utility vehicle. The prototype luxury sedan was styled by Pininfarina and unveiled in October 2021.
| Foxtron Model E | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Designer | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Layout | D4 |
| Platform | Foxtron MIH |
| Related | Luxgen n7 (Model C) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric range | 750 km (470 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm (122.0 in)[1] |
| Length | 5,100 mm (200.8 in)[1] |
History
editThe prototype Model E was shown at Hon Hai Tech Day on October 18, 2021;[2] Foxconn founder Terry Gou drove it onto the stage.[1] The prototype was shown later at the International Motor Expo Hong Kong (IMXHK) that December.[3]
In 2022, Foxconn CEO Liu Yangwei announced the Model E would begin production in early 2024.[4]
Design
editThe prototype shown in 2021 had a claimed range of 750 km (470 mi) with maximum combined output of 550 kW (740 hp; 750 PS) and 750 N⋅m (550 lbf⋅ft) from the two traction motors, split 150 kW (200 hp; 200 PS) in the front and 400 kW (540 hp; 540 PS) in the rear. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is 2.8 seconds.[1]
It uses smart glass windows for privacy and sun protection.[5] The rear seat is designed to be a "mobile office", featuring a screen with connectivity to handheld devices.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d 張旭 (October 18, 2021). "[U-EV]Model C可望百萬內、Model E續航750公里、Luxgen將成臺灣首發品牌，鴻海科技日電動車規畫公布" [[U-EV] Hon Hai Technology announced its electric vehicle plans: Model C is expected to sell for less than NT$1 million, Model E has a range of 750 kilometers, Luxgen will become the first brand in Taiwan to sell Foxtron EVs]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b Banner, Justin (October 21, 2021). "Foxtron Debuts Three New EV Prototypes at Hon Hai Tech Day 2021". Motor Trend. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ 張旭 (December 2, 2021). "[U-EV]電動旗艦海外首演，Pininfarina攜手鴻海於IMXHK香港國際汽車博覽會展出Model E" [[U-EV] Electric flagship makes its overseas debut, Pininfarina joins hands with Hon Hai to display Model E at IMXHK (Hong Kong International Automobile Expo)]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ 張旭 (March 22, 2022). "[U-EV] 2022智慧城市展：鴻海預告10月18日展開Model C預售、Model E於2024年初量產，Model T攜手臺北大都會客運投入22路線" [[U-EV] 2022 Smart City Exhibition: Hon Hai announced that Model C pre-sales will start on October 18, Model E will be mass-produced in early 2024, and Model T will join hands with Taipei Metropolitan Passenger Transport to put it into operation on Route 22]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ 吳加男 (November 8, 2021). "Foxtron Model E". u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
External links
edit- Discover the Model E luxury sedan, the electric car designed by Pininfarina for Hon Hai (Foxconn) on YouTube
- "Hon Hai Debuts Three Self-Developed Electric Vehicle Models" (Press release). Hon Hai Technology Group. October 18, 2021.