Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles invited to Uzbekistan 

Representatives of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Guangzhou discussed with GM of the Chinese company Evergrande New Energy Automotive Group the issues of establishing cooperation with Uzbek enterprises, Kun.uz correspondent reports. 

The leadership of the Chinese company was informed about the reforms carried out in our country, the opportunities created for investors. In particular, it was noted that the priority direction of the reforms is to improve the business environment and support entrepreneurship, which is a factor in the modern economy. 

The general manager of the company said that these days the construction of three factories of the company in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Tianjin has been completed. The company has established the supply of spare parts with several leading partner manufacturers in Germany, Sweden, and Japan. It also cooperates with innovative Chinese companies Tencent and Baidoo on factory automation. 

At the meeting, the prospects for organizing production on the territory of Uzbekistan with further entry into the CIS market were discussed. The company noted that the market of Uzbekistan and Central Asia have potential, and the company is ready to consider proposals for cooperation with leading companies in Uzbekistan. 

Representatives of Evergrande New Energy Automotive Group were invited to Uzbekistan to get acquainted with the opportunities created in the country. 

According to Tarantas News, in 2022, startup Hengchi announced the cost of its first production model. The electric crossover Hengchi 5 received a price of 179,000 yuan (about 294.8 million soums). The brand offers many free services to attract attention. 

Buyers who have made a choice in favor of the company will receive a car with a lifetime warranty. It applies to the entire structure, including the most expensive node - the battery. Two scheduled maintenance annually is also included in the price of the electric crossover. In addition, customers will receive a free home charging station, free roadside assistance for the life of the car, and five years of paid internet access. Such a generous offer is explained by the fact that the parent company Evergrande, which launched the Hengchi brand, is currently in debt and has a bad reputation in China. 

The dimensions of the Hengchi 5 electric crossover are: 4,725 mm, 1,925 mm, 1,676 mm in length, width and height, respectively. Wheelbase - 2,780 mm. It is equipped with a single 204 hp electric motor. and 345 Nm. Front-wheel drive. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes 7.8 seconds. The battery capacity is 72.8 kWh. On a single charge, the car is able to cover about 602 kilometers on the CLTC cycle. 

The interior of the car received two 10.2-inch screens for the driver and right passenger. Between them is a 14.6-inch display. The media system connects to the Internet via a 5G network and runs on Baidu OS.  

Photos of Hengchi 5 can be viewed at the following link.