| Hongqi E-QM5 | |
| Manufacturer: | Hongqi (FAW Group) |
| Aka: | Hongqi E111 (development code)[1] |
| Production: | 2021–present |
| Assembly: | China: Changchun |
| Designer: | Giles Taylor |
| Class: | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Related: | Hongqi H5 |
| Motor: | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor on Front Axle |
| Battery: | 55 kWh Li-ion battery |
| Transmission: | Single-Speed Automatic |
| Electric Range: | (NEDC) |
| Height: | [2] |
| Predecessor: | Hongqi H5 |
The Hongqi E-QM5 is a battery electric compact executive sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.[3] [4]
The Hongqi E-QM5 was first shown at the 2021 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle and Connected Mobility Show.[5]
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, with a wheelbase.[6]
A battery-swap-enabled version called E-QH5 was also planned.[7]
The Hongqi E-QM5 has a single electric motor that drives the front axle with, and NEDC-rated driving range of 431km (268miles) supported by a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack produced by Chongqing Fudi.[8] [9] Reports suggests that later versions of the model could be equipped with blade batteries supplied by BYD.[10] [4]
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.[5]