Huawei and SAIC Secure 50,000 Pre-orders for New Shangjie EV
Huawei and Chinese automaker SAIC have achieved a significant milestone with their first collaborative electric vehicle under the new "Shangjie" brand. Within just 18 hours of its official unveiling on Monday, the companies received over 50,000 pre-orders for the Shangjie H5 midsize crossover. The vehicle is priced starting at RMB 169,800 ($23,738) and requires a refundable deposit of RMB 1,000 to secure an order. The Shangjie H5 integrates Huawei's latest Advanced Driving System and HarmonyOS, offering a competitive technological edge in the smart EV market. Consumers can choose between all-electric and extended-range hybrid variants. The top-tier all-electric model boasts a maximum driving range of 655 kilometers (407 miles), while the hybrid version extends this capability to 1,360 kilometers (845 miles) on a full battery and tank. This launch positions the Shangjie H5 as a strong competitor against established rivals like Tesla's Model Y, which starts at a higher price point of RMB 263,500 with a shorter advertised range. The strong initial demand highlights the growing influence of tech-auto partnerships in China's rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector.
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Huawei and SAIC Secure 50,000 Pre-orders for New Shangjie EV
Huawei and Chinese automaker SAIC have achieved a significant milestone with their first collaborative electric vehicle under the new "Shangjie" brand. Within just 18 hours of its official unveiling on Monday, the companies received over 50,000 pre-orders for the Shangjie H5 midsize crossover. The vehicle is priced starting at RMB 169,800 ($23,738) and requires a refundable deposit of RMB 1,000 to secure an order. The Shangjie H5 integrates Huawei's latest Advanced Driving System and HarmonyOS, offering a competitive technological edge in the smart EV market. Consumers can choose between all-electric and extended-range hybrid variants. The top-tier all-electric model boasts a maximum driving range of 655 kilometers (407 miles), while the hybrid version extends this capability to 1,360 kilometers (845 miles) on a full battery and tank. This launch positions the Shangjie H5 as a strong competitor against established rivals like Tesla's Model Y, which starts at a higher price point of RMB 263,500 with a shorter advertised range. The strong initial demand highlights the growing influence of tech-auto partnerships in China's rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector.
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