Zotye Z100 17.8 kWh (25 Hp) EV
Zotye Z100:
The Zotye Z100 is a City car hatchback produced by Zotye Auto. The model is available as a gasoline powered vehicle and as an electric vehicle. The Z100 was discontinued in 2017, while the electric version was relaunched in 2017 as the Zotye Cloud 100.
Originally launched as the new Jiangnan TT in prototype form, the production version was renamed to Zotye Z100 to fit into the refreshed Zotye product line.
The Zotye Z100 debuted during the 2012 Shanghai Auto Show, and was launched in the Chinese market since September 2013, replacing the Jiangnan TT, which was based on the Suzuki Alto CA71 sold from 1988 to 2013 in China....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Z100 Overview:
Zotye Z100 (Z100). Weighing only 968 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 85 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Z100: 2013 - 2017).
| General: |
| Brand: | Zotye |
| Model: | Z100 |
| Generation: | Z100 |
| Modification (Engine): | 17.8 kWh (25 Hp) EV |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 85 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 38.7 kg/Hp, 25.8 Hp/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 968 |
| Max. weight: | 1268 |
| Max load: | 300 |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3559 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1476 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 165/60 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 17.8 kWh |
| System power: | 25 Hp |
| All-electric range: | 150 km |
| Electric motor power: | 25 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 120 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 10 kWh/100 km |
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