Wey Coffee 01, the Chinese plug-in hybrid coming to Europe

Chinese brands are setting their sights on the European market, so it is no surprise that models they want to make common on our continent’s roads are starting to become visible. One of the most powerful brands in the Asian country is Great Wall, and it has just presented the first vehicles that will be sold in European markets. The Wey Coffee 01 is the first plug-in hybrid model it will have a presence with, and we are going to review it in this article.

The model belongs to the SUV segment, so its shapes are defined by an attractive and strong style. It measures 4.88 metres in length and is aimed at the premium market. Its goal is to appeal to the middle-aged buyer who wants a powerful and dynamic car, with all the comfort and the most advanced technological equipment.

Chinese-origin plug-in hybrid

The Wey Coffee 01 features a hybrid engine that together delivers a power output of 475 CV and a maximum torque of 847 Nm. The electric motor’s power is rated at 135 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h. This model’s battery has a capacity of 41.8 kWh, with which it can run in electric mode for about 150 kilometres. In this driving mode the top speed is limited to 135 km/h.

On the technology side, the Coffee 01 features a semi-autonomous driving system with Intel Mobileye technology. It is made up of a LIDAR radar, 12 ultrasonic radars and four 360º panoramic cameras. All the information is managed by a SnapDragon 8155 chip.

The instrumentation sits in a 9.2-inch LCD screen, while the screen for controlling the multimedia system is 14.6 inches. The climate control system is operated through a 9-inch screen. The model will initially launch in Germany before rolling out to other countries afterwards. First deliveries are expected in the first half of 2022, although the price and other details of the car have not yet been announced.

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