Chery Auto on Japanese sex moviesMay 9 introduced the first midsize electric crossover under its mainstream luxury Exeed lineup with both all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, which the Chinese automaker said would compete with the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q5L. With a starting price of RMB 189,800 ($26,236), the extended-range version of the Sterra ET accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.8 seconds and travels up to 1,518 kilometers (943 miles) on a full charge and full tank of gas. The all-electric variant of the five-seater, with an 800-volt electrical system and priced between RMB 229,800 and RMB 319,800, has a driving range of up to 760 km and boasts a 475 km additional range on 12 minute fast charging. Chery said the five-meter-long sports utility vehicle could now function by itself on Chinese highways and will be capable of navigating on more sophisticated urban roads in some cities by June. The state-owned automaker has previously hired Tesla’s former lead machine learning engineer, Gu Junli, to lead the development of its advanced driver assistance system. [TechNode reporting, Chery release, in Chinese]
