Hongqi E-QM5
{{Short description|Battery electric compact executive sedan}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hongqi E-QM5
| image = 2021 FAW Hongqi E-QM5 (front).jpg
| manufacturer = Hongqi (FAW Group)
| model_code = E111{{Cite news|title=Battery-powered sedan Hongqi E-QM5 kicks off its career in Spring}}
| production = 2021–present
| assembly = China: Changchun, Jilin
| designer = Giles Taylor
| class = Mid-size car (D)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel drive
| platform =
| related =
| engine =
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| battery = 55 kWh Li-ion battery
| transmission = Single-speed gear reduction
| electric_range = {{cvt|431|km|mi}} (NEDC)
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2,990|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|5,040|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1,910|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1,569|mm|in|1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/32350.html|title=Hongqi E-QM5 breaks cover in China, set to ship in spring|first=Andrew|last=Raspopov|website=Formacar|date=12 January 2021|access-date=2024-07-13}}
| weight =
| predecessor = Hongqi H5 (first generation)
| successor =
}}
The Hongqi E-QM5 ({{zh|c=红旗E-QM5}}) is a battery electric compact executive sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.{{cite web|url=https://www.163.com/auto/article/FVQNOFKL0008856R.html|title=曲线大灯带很犀利 红旗E-QM5正式首发|date=8 January 2021|website=163.com|access-date=2024-07-13|language=zh}}{{cite web|url=https://equalocean.com/briefing/20210129230024850|title=BYD will supply blade batteries to FAW and Hongqi in the second half of this year|website=equalocean.com|date=29 January 2021|access-date=2024-07-13}}
Overview
File:2021 FAW Hongqi E-QM5 (rear).jpg
File:2021 Hongqi E-QM5 interior.jpg
The Hongqi E-QM5 was first shown at the 2021 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle and Connected Mobility Show.{{cite web|url=https://automacha.com/hongqi-e-qm5-is-an-interesting-looking-electric-sedan/|title=Hongqi E-QM5 is an Interesting Looking Electric Sedan|date=10 January 2021|first=Joshua|last=Chin|website=automacha.com|access-date=2024-07-13}}
The E-QM5 shares the underpinnings of the Hongqi H5 gasoline-powered sedan with MacPherson struts at the front end and multi-link suspension at the rear, and dimensions of {{cvt|5,040*1,910*1,569|mm|in}}, with a {{cvt|2,990|mm|in}} wheelbase.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202012/1092594.html?pvareaid=3311312|title=是梦幻还是科幻？红旗E111实车图曝光|author=周易 [Zhouyi]|date=25 December 2020|website=autohome.com.cn|access-date=2024-07-13|language=zh}}
Powertrain
The Hongqi E-QM5 has a single electric motor that drives the front axle with {{cvt|100|kW|hp PS|0}}, and NEDC-rated driving range of {{convert|431|km|mi}} supported by a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack produced by Chongqing Fudi.{{cite web|url=https://inf.news/en/auto/676fee1848f893234ed4c25c41ba259d.html|title=Hongqi E-QM5 debuts with 431km battery life, but the design needs to be adapted|website=inf.news|access-date=2024-07-13}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web|url=https://www.chinacarforums.com/threads/hongqi-e-qm5.74027/|title=Hongqi E-QM5|date=1 January 2023|website=ChinaCarForums|access-date=2024-07-13}} Reports suggests that later versions of the model could be equipped with blade batteries supplied by BYD.{{cite web|url=https://daydaynews.cc/en/car/car-of-the-day-the-new-hongqi-e-qm5-will-be-equipped-with-byd.html|title=Car of the Day: The new Hongqi E-QM5 will be equipped with BYD blade batteries|date=1 February 2021|website=daydaynews.cc|access-date=2024-07-13}}
Design
The exterior design was done under the lead by ex-Rolls-Royce design head Giles Taylor, who has been hired by the Chinese automaker Hongqi since his departure from Rolls-Royce from 2019.
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File:Hongqi E-QM5 facelift 001.jpg|Hongqi E-QM5 facelift
File:Hongqi E-QM5 facelift 002.jpg|Rear view
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References
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Category:Cars introduced in 2021
Category:Compact executive cars
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Production electric cars
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