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Overview
Variant
Veloce
Variant
Premium Rear-Wheel Drive
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
206kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
188kW / 355Nm
914km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
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Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Map updates months of subscription: Unlimited
Screen size: 16 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Location side: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Ambient lighting
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Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Wrap around: yes
Automatic door closing
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Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Internal Memory /HD
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Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 64 GB
Remote battery management
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Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Includes remote battery pre-heating: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes steering wheel heating: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location sharing: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Remote seat heating control: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 137 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 161 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 205 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,995 cc
Engine code: 55273835
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
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Energy recuperation
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Energy recuperation
Single-pedal driving: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 64 L
Tanks
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 16 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location rear centre: yes
Screen size: 8 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7 L/100km
Country/highway: 5.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 914 km
Combined: 14.3 km/L
Country/highway: 16.9 km/L
Urban: 11.2 km/L
Urban: 8.9 L/100km
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 201 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 201 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 280 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 206 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,250 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,250 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 256 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 256 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 188 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 188 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 355 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 355 Nm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined: 153 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 466 km
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Mechanical
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: AT8
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: 8HP50 ATX
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 101
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 101
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 104
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 104
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 21.7°
Departure angle: 18.3°
Ramp angles
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,600 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 525 L
Cargo capacity
Frunk capacity: 116 L
Rear seat down: 2,022 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,750 mm
Front track: 1,613 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 200 mm
Overall height: 1,648 mm
Overall length: 4,687 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,163 mm
Overall width: 1,903 mm
Rear track: 1,653 mm
Wheelbase: 2,818 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,100 mm
Front track: 1,636 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 167 mm
Overall height: 1,624 mm
Overall length: 4,792 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,982 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,129 mm
Overall width: 1,921 mm
Rear track: 1,636 mm
Wheelbase: 2,890 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,020 mm
Headroom rear: 987 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,462 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,041 mm
Headroom rear: 1,001 mm
Hip room front: 1,367 mm
Hip room rear: 1,286 mm
Leg room front: 1,063 mm
Leg room rear: 1,029 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,432 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,373 mm
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: GIORGIO
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: TESLA2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Rails
Cross bars: Fixed
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
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Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,300 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,300 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,660 kg
Tare weight: 1,619 kg
Trailer noseweight: 230 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,588 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,432 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,921 kg
Tare weight: 1,921 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 900 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
System power: 630 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Brand name: Harman/Kardon
Number of: 14
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 9
Subwoofer: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo area
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Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy, Leather
On doors: Leather
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy, Leather
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response activation: Manual
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Includes display: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 91
ANCAP child occupant score: 95
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 86
ANCAP safety assist score: 92
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: Premium AWD, LHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Folds electrically: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 2
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
Marketed as sustainable/vegan: yes
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Storage
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Heat pump: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): 160000
Distance (miles): 99420
Duration (months): 96
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.3 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 16 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 5.99 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 17.92 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 8.96 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 400 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.33 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.57 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.14 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 175 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 175 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 450 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 346.8 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 255 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery type: Lithium Ion
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 60 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
V2L charging
Total power: 3.3 kW
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
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