On January 18, Dongfeng’s eπ electric vehicle brand officially opened its eπ 007 sedan for pre-sales priced at 159,000 yuan (22,100 USD), available in both pure electric (EV) and extended-range (EREV) versions. It is expected to launch within the first quarter of this year.
The Dongfeng eπ 007 not only has a fast-back shape, but also uses frameless doors, hidden door handles, and an electric rear wing that automatically rises and falls based on the vehicle’s speed, bringing the drag coefficient to 0.209Cd. An optional electric scissor door is also available.
Positioned as a medium-to-large sedan, the car measures 4880/1895/1460 mm, with a 2915 mm wheelbase. In addition, the five-spoke blade rims coupled with the red calipers bring a strong sporty atmosphere.
The interior adopts a two-color scheme with a minimal number of physical buttons. The double-spoke steering wheel adopts a flat-bottom design, paired with a flipable 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel and a large 15.6-inch central control screen that is powered by a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The lower part of the center console provides additional storage space.
In terms of safety, all models are equipped with the eπ PILOT advanced driving assistance system, realized via 31 sensors, supporting memory parking, remote control parking, and high-speed point-to-point assisted driving which includes traffic sign recognition, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, etc.
The interior also comes with 8-point massage seats, a fragrance system, 64-color situational rhythm ambient lighting, a 20-speaker audio system, 50W wireless charging, and facial recognition car entry.
The Dongfeng eπ 007 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive in EV and EREV versions with lithium iron phosphate battery packs. Under fast charging, it takes 26 minutes to replenish the battery from 30% to 80%.
EV versions (CLTC cruising ranges)
- 530 km range model: a rear electric motor that outputs 160 kW and 310 Nm, a 56.86 kWh battery pack, 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds
- 620 km range model: a rear electric motor that outputs 200 kW and 320 Nm, a 70.26 kWh battery pack, 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 5.8 seconds
- 540 km range model: front and rear dual motors that output a combined power of 400 kW and a peak torque of 640 Nm, a 70.26 kWh battery pack, 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds
The EREV version is powered by a 1.5L engine and an electric motor. The maximum power of the engine has not been announced. The electric motor has a maximum power of 160 kW and a peak torque of 310 Nm, and a 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.2 seconds. Its 28.39 kWh battery pack provides a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 200 km. The comprehensive range can reach 1,200 km.
Source: eπ, DongCheDi
I’ll never understand the point of scissor doors on a sedan, it looks cheesy and will make parking garages more annoying
It may very well just be another feature used to stand out from the crowd by Dongfeng.