Zotye E30
The Zotye Zhima E30 (芝麻) or Zotye E30 is an all-electric car that was manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Zotye in the mid-2010s. A revised version of the model was later manufactured by Dorcen as the Dorcen E20[2]
| Zotye E30/Dorcen E20 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zotye |
| Also called | Zotye E01 Zotye Zhima E30 Zotye Zhima eZ Zotye Domy Zhima Dorcen E20 |
| Assembly | China: Pukou, Nanjing |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm (61.9 in)[1] |
| Length | 2,798 mm (110.2 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,563 mm (61.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 785 kg (1,731 lb) |
Overview
The Zotye Zhima E30 was unveiled during the 2016 Shanghai Auto Show in China with prices ranging from 109,800 to 119,800 yuan at that time.[3]
Styling is controversial as the side profile of the E30 resembles the smart Fortwo. According to the official website, the Zotye Zhima E30 model was later renamed to Zotye Domy Zhima under the Domy product series.[4]
The Zotye Zhima E30 electric city car is powered by an electric motor producing 40 hp (30 kW) and 150 N⋅m (110 lbf⋅ft) of torque to the front wheels. According to Zotye, the Zotye Zhima E30 has a top speed of 80 kilometer per hour and the 16kWh unit battery has a maximum range of 150 kilometers.[3]
As of 2019, the Zotye E30 platform was sold to Dorcen, and after a few redesigns, the model was rebadged as the Dorcen E20.[5]
References
- "【芝麻参数配置表】_众泰_芝麻配置_价格单_汽车之家". car.autohome.com.cn.
- Wang, Joey (April 21, 2015). "Zotye Zhima E30 EV electrifies the Shanghai Auto Show in China". CarNewsChina.com.
- Faulkner, Sam (June 28, 2016). "A Hip Little Zotye Zhima E30 EV In China". CarNewsChina.com.
- "众泰汽车". www.zotye.com.
- "Dorcen Auto moves to fully launch into African markets".