Hongqi E-QM5

The Hongqi E-QM5 is a purpose-built electric compact executive sedan made by Hongqi for online car-hailing.

Overview
The Hongqi E-QM5 was first shown at the 2021 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle and Connected Mobility Show.

The E-QM5 shares the underpinnings of the Hongqi H5 gasoline-powered sedan with MacPherson struts at the front end and multi-link suspension at the rear, and dimensions of 5,040*1,910*1,569 mm, with a 2,990 mm wheelbase.

A battery-swap-enabled version called E-QH5 was also planned.

Performance
The Hongqi E-QM5 has a single electric motor that drives the front axle with 100 kW, and NEDC-rated driving range of 431 km supported by a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack produced by Chongqing Fudi. Reports suggests that later versions of the model could be equipped with blade batteries supplied by BYD.

Design
The exterior design was done under the lead by ex-Rolls-Royce design head Giles Taylor, who has been hired by the Chinese automaker Hongqi since his departure from Rolls-Royce from 2019.