iCaur approves fourth quarter debut for range-extending EV 03T

03T REEV will get from 0-100km/h in under eight seconds and do a claimed 190km on its electric hardware alone. iCaur has provided select details of the range-extending 03T REEV ahead of its market launch in the fourth quarter of the year. Joining the V27 as the second range-extending electric model the Chery-owned brand will introduce, the 03T REEV is expected to become the range’s flagship above the pair of EV-only models, despite not having the option of the all-wheel drive. No more EV-only Visually different in that it now has an open lower air intake, new upper grille panel and exhaust outlets, the 03T REEV’s powertrain comprises principal motivation from a 33.6-kWh battery pack powering a single electric motor on its rear axle. Outputting 185kW/300Nm, the electric hardware is backed up by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, whose 115kW/220Nm is used solely as a generator and therefore, not connected to the drive wheels. 03T REEV has a claimed all-electric range of 190km. Picture: iCaur Paired to a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), the 03T REEV will get from 0-100km/h in a claimed 7.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 170km/h. According to iCaur, the claimed all-electric range is 190km and when combined with the combustion engine it reaches 800km. While no combined output of the petrol engine and electric motor was revealed, iCaur did confirm a waiting time of 20 minutes from 30-80% using a DC fast charger of unknown wattage. Spec Although still to be fully detailed, iCaur South Africa has confirmed the following specification items: 19-inch alloy wheels; LED headlights; imitation leather upholstery; electric and ventilated front seats; quad-zone climate control; wireless smartphone charging pad; 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster; eight-speaker sound system; 15.6-inch infotainment display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Notable safety and driver assistance systems include: front and rear parking sensors; tyre pressure monitor; 540-degree surround-view camera; Adaptive Cruise Control; Forward Collision Warning; Automatic Emergency Braking; Lane Keep Assist. Pricing later Still to be priced, projections are that the 03T REEV could be priced above the all-electric, all-wheel drive variants, which retails at R699 900. Expect final clarity to only emerge once an official date of reveal is set.