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On April 23, Deepal, a Changan Auto sub-brand, officially formed a partnership with Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. (NIO Energy) for charging network interconnection.

According to the agreement, 200,000 Deepal users will be able to charge their vehicles at 20,000 NIO charging stands across China from May. They can enjoy NIO charging services such as search, navigation, launch, and payment via the Deepal APP and the Deepal in-vehicle system.

In addition to Deepal, NIO Energy will realize charging network interconnection with the APPs, WeChat Mini Programs, and in-vehicle systems of other Changan Auto sub-brands.

From Deepal and NIO press releases

On April 22, Changan Mazda announced that at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, its first flagship battery electric sedan will be exhibited.

Masahiro Moro, CEO of Mazda Motor Corp. (MMC), will attend the Changan Mazda press conference and release MMC’s strategy for development in the Chinese market.

From a Changan Mazda press release

On March 28, Changan Auto officially launched the new UNI-Z compact SUV, which is available in three variants priced from CNY 117,900 to CNY 131,900.

Based on the new Blue Whale Power platform, the UNI-Z is available with two power drive modes: plug-in hybrid and range extender. drive modes. With a front-engine FWD layout, the vehicle delivers a maximum engine power of 72kW and a peak engine torque of 125Nm. It is equipped with an E-CVT (electronically controlled continuously variable transmission) and a permanent magnet synchronous motor, resulting in a combined system power output of 158kW and a peak torque of 330Nm. The vehicle has a top speed of 180km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds. Powered by a 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, the UNI-Z has a WLTC fuel consumption level of 5.15L/100km, a power consumption level of 15.2kWh/100km, a CLTC (China light duty vehicle test cycle) range of 125km, and a combined range of 1,200km.

The UNI-Z comes standard with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch center console display, an AI voice assistant and a Level 2 driver assistance system. Only the top-grade variant is available with such features as Automated Parking Assist (APA) 6.0 and remote parking. In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,730mm long, 1,890mm wide and 1,680mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,795mm.

From a Changan Auto press release and information from Changan Auto website