GAC Honda announces its first car, the e:NP1 with up to 510km of range

GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) and Honda's joint venture has premiered its first car, the GAC Honda e:NP1 in China.

It's based on the e:N Architecture F, built for front-wheel-drive EVs with two power options - 134kW (180hp) and 150kW (201hp). The e:NP1 comes in two range options - either 420km or up to 510km of CLTC range.

Each of the two range options comes in two respective tiers - starting at CNY 175,000 (€24,750, converted), and CNY 189,000 (€26,700) for the regular range model, and CNY 205,000 (€29,000), and CNY 218,000 (€30,8000) for the longer range model, after government subsidies and grants.

GAC Honda is also very generous with the after-sales coverage. Buyers will get 3 years, or 120,000km warranty for the e:NP1, as well as 8 years, or 150,000km for the motor, battery, and electric control system. Additionally, there are 5 years of free OTA updates, a free charging pile, free unlimited roadside assistance, and bi-annual basic maintenance.

GAC Honda has the e:N Architecture W, which will bring rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models further down the line.

The venture will complete a new plant in Guangzhou by 2024. It will have the capacity to build 120,000 cars and will occupy an area of 400,000m2 and is an investment worth CNY 3.49B.

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