Invicta Pony: what's in store for this electric city car?
Better known as BAW Yuanbao, Spanish brand Invicta unveils a new electric electric city car from China: the Pony. By way of background, this electric car is an adaptation for the European market of the BAW Yuanbao from the Chinese BAIC group.
With this electric vehicle, it's clear that the Chinese Chinese car brands are keen to conquer Europe. We recently saw the arrival of the BYD brand, with its 3 electric cars: ATTO 3, HAN and TANG.
Pony features: beyond expectations?
Talking about its features, this little electric car has a 20 kW motor with 27 hp, rising to 65 hp in the Extreme version. Added to this is a battery with a capacity of 13.7 kWh, enabling it to cover 170 km in the Chinese cycle at a maximum speed of 100 km/h. In Europe, therange is not yet officially known, but will be around 150 km maximum.
As for recharging, it takes between 6 and 8 hours for the electric car to be fully charged.
Almost identical to the Citroën AMIthe Pony has slightly larger dimensions:
- length: 3,100 mm
- width: 1,500 mm
- height: 1,585 mm
- wheelbase: 2,050 mm
Electric Pony equipment
As for the vehicle's interior, the Pony can accommodate 2 occupants with 4-position adjustable front seats, unlike the Chinese model, which is offered with a maximum of 3 seats and a rear bench. What's more, the Pony is available in 4 colors (pink flamingo, gray, green and white).
As you can see, the Pony is in direct competition with Citroën's AMI quadricycle.
The Pony also boasts a number of interior features, including :
- 10.25" digital multifunction display
- 360° panoramic camera
- a charger
- a radio
- a slot for SD cards
- Bluetooth connectivity
Invicta Pony: good value for money?
Another point to note about this electric city car is its price. While motorists in China can buy the Pony for between 33,000 to ¥49,000or less than €6,500, the price in Europe is around around €15,595.
It's true that this is quite expensive compared with the Chinese car market, but at this price, the Invictus Poly is eligible for the ecological bonus of €5,000 in France.
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| Invicta Pony | Features |
|---|---|
|
Battery capacity |
13.7 kWh |
|
Autonomy |
approx. 150 km |
|
Motorization |
20 kW / 27 hp |
|
Speed in km/h |
100 km/h |
|
Loading time |
Between 6 and 8 hours |
|
Dimensions |
length: 3,100 mm
width: 1,500 mm height: 1,585 mm wheelbase: 2,050 mm |
|
Price (indicated on the Spanish car brand's website) |
Approx. €15,595 |
In conclusion
The arrival of this new electric car shows that Chinese car brands are looking to make a name for themselves with European drivers. With its features, the Pony could be one of the ideal ideal for city driving..
We'll be waiting until the end of the Barcelona Motor Show in 2023 to see its debut in France and the rest of Europe, and to see if this electric car is worth the wait.
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