Dongfeng eπ 008
The Dongfeng eπ 008 is an extended range and battery electric mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng eπ sub-brand. It is the second product of the eπ sub-brand, and was launched in 2024.
Overview
In the fall of 2023, Dongfeng launched the eπ sub-brand, which is dedicated to the production of electric vehicles. The first model was the Dongfeng eπ 007. Later, the eπ 008 model was introduced.The five-meter-long vehicle was presented in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. Two months later, it went on sale in the Chinese market as a six-seater. A five-seater version followed in October 2024. The drag coefficient of the car is given as 0.268.
Slim headlights, matrix taillights and hidden door handles integrated with the lighting section are the hallmarks of the exterior design. The model can be equipped with 20- or 21-inch wheels. The interior also features a large screen and a digital instrument cluster in the center, as well as a wireless charging system for smartphones.
Powertrain
The Dongfeng eπ 008 is available as a rear-wheel-drive 200 Pro EREV entry model with a 28.39 kWh battery with a pure electric range and comprehensive range. It is powered by a rear electric motor producing and of torque with a 0 to acceleration time of 7.2 sec.For fully electric versions, a 530 Pro trim with a 56.83kWh battery for a range of and an electric motor producing and of torque with a 0 to acceleration time of 6.8 sec. A 620 Pro trim with a 70.26kWh battery for a range of and an electric motor producing and of torque with a 0 to acceleration time of 5.8 sec. The top trim 540 AWD Max model features the same 70.26kWh battery and two electric motors producing a combined and capable of a 0 to acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a range of.