Zinoro
Product type | Automotive marque |
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Owner | BMW Brilliance |
Country | China |
Introduced | 2013 |
Website | http://www.zhinuo.com.cn/ |
Zinoro (之诺) is a luxury automobile marque owned by BMW Brilliance which specialises in electric vehicles. It was launched in 2013.
Products
Zinoro 1E
Zinoro 1E (之诺1E) is all-electric crossover, based on the BMW X1, is the first product of BMW Brilliance’s new brand and the first new energy vehicle (NEV) from a Chinese premium manufacturer.[1] Since early 2014 the Zinoro 1E is available for leasing only in Beijing and Shanghai.[1][2]
BMW Brilliance unveiled the all-electric Zinoro 1E at the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show. The all-electric crossover is based on the BMW X1 and is the first product of BMW Brilliance’s new brand and the first new energy vehicle (NEV) from a Chinese premium manufacturer.[1]
The Zinoro 1E has a rear-mounted 125 kW electric motor and produces peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). The motor is powered by a lithium iron phosphate battery pack that can deliver an all-electric range of up to 150 km (93 mi). Charging of the battery takes around 7.5 hours with a 16A wallbox. Top speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph).[1]
Since early 2014 the Zinoro 1E is available for leasing only in Beijing and Shanghai, and the company plans to open another showroom in Shenyang.[1][2] Leasing starts at 400 RMB per day (~US$65) or 7,400 RMB per month (~US$1,200). The annual contract includes the wall box charger, car registration plate, insurance, maintenance, and repairs.[2] The Zinoro 1E is eligible for a NEV plate in Beijing, which has a registration quota of 20,000 new energy vehicles for 2014.[2] In Shanghai license plates are auctioned for the equivalent of just under €10,000 as of September 2014. Electric cars get their license plate free of charge.[3]
Zinoro 60H
Zinoro 60H (之诺60H) is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle based on BMW X1 Long Wheelbase and Zinoro Concept Next, set to be launched in 2016.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Mike Millikin (2013-11-21). "BMW Brilliance unveils Zinoro 1E BEV at Guangzhou show". Green Car Congress. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- 1 2 3 4 Hao Yan (2014-04-25). "BMW Brilliance's different path to crack market". China Daily. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ↑ Christiane Kühl (2014-09-24). "ElektromobilitätElektroautos - China nimmt neuen Anlauf" [Electromobility: Electric cars - China takes a new approach]. Manager Magazin (in German). Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ↑ BMW Launches X1 PHEV In China, But Don't Call It A BMW
- ↑ Official Photos Of The Brilliance-BMW Zinoro 60H