Foxtron Model E

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 styleSedan
LayoutD4
PlatformFoxtron MIH
RelatedLuxgen n7 (Model C)
Powertrain
Electric range750 km (470 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)[1]
Length5,100 mm (200.8 in)[1]

History

The 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

The 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
  1. 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.
  2. Banner, Justin (October 21, 2021). "Foxtron Debuts Three New EV Prototypes at Hon Hai Tech Day 2021". Motor Trend. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 吳加男 (November 8, 2021). "Foxtron Model E". u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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