Chevrolet Menlo

The Chevrolet Menlo is a battery electric compact car made by General Motors. It is sold only in China and is the first electric vehicle (EV) from Chevrolet available in the country.

Chevrolet Menlo EV
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2020–present
Model years	2020–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM)
Designer	Zongheng Sun
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	5-door wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Buick Velite 6 Chevrolet Bolt
Powertrain
Electric motor	1x permanent magnet motor/generators 2020–21: 110 kW (150 hp) 2022–: 130 kW (170 hp)
Transmission	Fixed gear ratio
Battery	lithium-ion 2020–21: 52.5 kWh 2022–: 61.1 kWh
Electric range	2020–21: 410 km (250 mi) 2022–: 518 km (322 mi)
Plug-in charging	AC: 8 hours DC Fast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length	4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width	1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height	1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight	1,660 kg (3,660 lb)

History

The Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept, which was first shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. The production model was revealed in November 2019 at an event in Hefei, Anhui, and was also presented at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou. Pre-orders began in December 2019, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020. The Menlo is the lowest-priced compact electric car in China, with a government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (about US$14,250).

Resources

The Menlo has an electric motor with 130 kW (170 hp) from 2022 onward, and a battery capacity of 61.1 kWh for a range of 518 km (322 miles). Earlier models (2020-21) had a 52.5 kWh battery and a range of 410 km (250 miles). It can be charged in 8 hours using an AC charger or in 40 minutes to 80% with a DC fast charger. The car has three driving modes: standard, sport, and economy, along with three levels of energy recovery.