JAECOO Showcases J5 EV Steering Right Version, Launches At GIIAS?

JAECOO Indonesia showcased its electric car J5 EV at the launch of J8 ARDIS and pre-booking J8 SHS. No longer the left steering wheel, but the electric car is the right steering wheel version.

From the appearance of this electric car, it displays a modern and futuristic impression. On the front there is no grille presented, and the LED all-light has also been pinned together with the words JAECOO.

Turning to the side, this one car comes with a straight line that displays a firm impression to the back. The back also displays a modern impression, with an elongated light silhouette.

"Later on, this car will also be present at GIIAS," said JAECOO Indonesia Head of Product Ryan Ferdian Tirto, when met in Jakarta, Monday, July 21.

J5 EV Specifications

Regarding the heart of the runway, J5 BEV is equipped with a 67 kW electric motor with a peak power reaching 155 kW or 207 dk. The peak torque reaches 288 Nm, which makes acceleration 0-100 km/hour achievable within 7.7 seconds. The speed of this electric motor rotation reaches 18,000 rpm.

This car is equipped with a 60.9 kWh capacity battery capable of traveling up to 400 kilometers in WLTC testing, or 470 km based on Thailand's NEDC standard. Interestingly, it is also equipped with fast charging or DC capabilities from 30 percent to 80 percent, which takes 27 minutes.

Trying directly in China

The VOI team last April had the opportunity to try this one electric car in Wuhu China. Overall, the driving taste is very fun to drive. This electric car also offers overall comfort. This electric SUV comes with a MacPherson front suspension and back relying on a multi-link system that provides convenience especially when passing an uneven road.

The handling is also quite mature, when passing the road, the turning radius is very good, not convex and very fun to drive. Comfort is also presented thanks to the embedded modern cabin, there is a large screen of infotainment that can be the function of car controllers, then also a lot of soft materials are embedded.