Overview

Hongqi E-HS3 is a mid-range fully electric SUV, manufactured in China by FAW Car Company. Modern looking E-HS3 will produce 155 horsepower with its single electric motor option. AWD version of the E-HS3 has 310 HP and it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. Both of this FWD and AWD version use the same battery pack that has 52.2 kWh energy capacity, this is enough for a range of more than 400 kilometers on a single charge.

E-HS3 is the first electric SUV that Hongqi brand launched. Chinese luxury car brand did manage to create an outstanding vehicle, especially on the interior side of the E-HS3. Hongqi has been selling this compact SUV since February 2019. Chinese government owned carmaker will keep expanding its business in Europe and Middle East. One of the biggest rivals of the E-HS3 are MG ZS EV, SERES 3, and Kona Electric. Hongqi E-HS3 will also be available to Turkish customers later in the 2021.

Performance

Hongqi E-HS3 has two drivetrains available to order, single motor FWD and dual motor AWD. Hongqi uses a single 155 HP PMS motor in FWD version. On the other hand all-wheel drive E-HS3 can produce 310 HP and  680 Nm of torque. Two powerful electric motors give E-HS3 AWD a sport car-like performance, 0-100 km/s in 6.0 seconds.

Design

Huge grille with blueish accent color is the centerpiece of the Hongqi E-HS3’s front end. The side and back of the vehicle are pretty usual, car looks like any Chinese SUV available in the market right now.

Unlike the Hongqi HS5 and HS7’s lluxurious interiors, E-HS3 comes with technologically advanced but very decent looking interior setup. It has a fully digital 12.3 inch gauge cluster, a HUD head up display that helps driver easily check on speed, consumption and other stuff.

E-HS3’s one of the most unique interior feature is Bose Personal Plus speakers mounted in the headrest, allowing 360-degree sound experience.

There is a 10.1 inch infotainment touch screen, below that there is another touch display for climate control. Seats of the vehicle does have electrically adjustable back support. Thanks to flat floor and spacious interior, back row seats positioned and angled very similiar to a sedan vehicle. E-HS3 offers a much more comfortable drive to its passengers compared to other SUVs in this segment.

Range and Charging

Single and dual motor options of the electric car equipped with a 52.5 kWh battery pack. That gives drivers up to 407 kilometers of range.

Hongqi E-HS3 does support 100 kW DC fast-charging, 15 minutes is enough to increase its charge from 30 to 80 percent. Combined energy consumption of 13.6 kWh is the official NEDC data provided by the manufacturer.