Aiways U5

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Aiways U5
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Production Aiways U5 at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show
Overview
ManufacturerAiways
Production2019—present
AssemblyChina: Nanchang (Jiangling Holdings)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor150 kW (201 hp)
Battery63 kWh
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1720 kg (Standard)
  • 1770 kg (Premium)

The Aiways U5[2] (Chinese: 爱驰U5; pinyin: Aì Chí U5) is an all-electric battery-powered compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Chinese company Aiways. It is the first vehicle model from this manufacturer. The production model of the U5 was publicly unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.[3] The car was originally previewed as the Aiways U5 ion Concept in 2018.

Production[]

Aiways U5 is produced at the company’s manufacturing facility just outside Shangrao, China.

Design[]

The exterior styling of the U5 received an update in 2021 although the dimensions remain the same.

Aiways has previously referred to the design as a “connection between modern craftsmanship and technology for the future”.[4] The U5 exterior design has optimized aerodynamics to give a drag coefficient of 0.29.[5]

Powertrain and batteries[]

The Aiways U5 has a 63kWh battery unit[6] and a range of 400 km (410 km in standard trim) according to the WLTP cycle. The battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in 35 minutes using a DC charger or 0% to 100% in 10 hours using a (6.6kW Type 2) AC charger. The battery energy density stands at 172 Wh/kg.[7]

Aiways has patented a ‘sandwich’ structure battery pack which is made up of 24 high energy density modules supplied by CATL.[8] It has multiple layers which separate the wet (cooling plate) and dry (battery module) areas within the cell. This improves the heating and cooling in the cell and therefore increases capacity (63kWh) and range. This structure is also theoretically safer in the event of a collision as the wet and dry areas cannot mix and cause a short circuit.

The battery pack is paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor delivering 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) of power and 310 Nm (230 lb⋅ft) of torque at up to 16,000 rpm, which allows the U5 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds in Standard trim.[9]

Safety[]

Euro NCAP test results
5 door LHD SUV (2019)
Test Points %
Overall: 3 /5 stars
Adult occupant: 28 73%
Child occupant: 34 70%
Pedestrian: 21.9 45%
Safety assist: 7.2 55%

Active safety[]

Aiways U5 comes with various Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as standard[10] including:

  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Between 60km/h and 120km/h the system warns the driver if they are about to stray from their lane and makes necessary adjustments to the steering if the driver does not. It also makes an audible warning if the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel for more than eight seconds
  • Traffic Jam Assistant (TJA) remains active up to 120km/h and automatically handles the cycles of acceleration, breaking and restarting as seen during a traffic jam
  • Blind spot Detection (BSD) system alters the driver with a sound and a warning light when a vehicle or cyclist is passing alongside the Aiways U5
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) also warns the driver when another vehicle passes at the rear of the car
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) automatically applies the car’s brakes when a pedestrian, cyclist of vehicle passes in front of the car.
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) detects vehicles and pedestrians in front of the U5 and makes a warning sound if the vehicle approaches at a speed above 10km/h
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a safe space from the vehicle in front and brings the U5 to a halt when the traffic ahead stops.
  • Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC) automatically operates the vehicles high-beam headlights
  • Parking Assistant - automatically manoeuvres the vehicle into a parking space

Passive safety[]

  • Optimized airbag deployment
  • A collision-activated circuit breaker unlocks all doors, activates the hazard lights and shuts off power to all electrical circuits in the event of a collision.[11]

Infotainment[]

The Aiways U5 has a large dashboard with a 12.3-inch tablet style screen to access the vehicle and infotainment systems.[12] There is an 8-speaker audio system with DAB+  and traditional radio functionality.

Specifications[]

The Aiways U5 comes in Standard and Premium versions.

Aiways U5 Technical Specifications[13][14]
Standard Premium
Length (mm) 4680
Width (mm) 1865
Height (mm) 1700
Wheelbase (mm) 2800
Ground Clearance (mm) 150
Boot volume with seats in place to security cover height (L) 432
Boot volume with seats folded to window line (L) 1555
Curb Weight(kg) 1720 1770
Battery Capacity (kWh) 63
Electric Range (NEDC) (km) 503
Electric Range (WLTP) (km) 410 400
Combined power consumption (WLTP） 16.6 17.0
Max power (kW) 150
Max torque (Nm) 310
0-50km/h acceleration Time (s) 3.1 3.2
0-100km/h acceleration Time (s) 7.5 7.7
20%-80% DC (up to 90kW) charging time (min) 35
0%-100% AC (6.6kW) charging time (hours) 10
Drive System Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Front suspension Macpherson front suspension system
Rear suspension Multi-link rear suspension system

Charging[]

Home[]

Charging from 20% to 100% takes 8 hours using a (6.6kW Type 2) AC charger.

Out of home[]

The battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 27 minutes using a DC charger.[15]

History[]

The Aiways U5 production model was publicly unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The car was originally previewed as the Aiways U5 ion Concept in 2018. The Aiways U5 was expected to have a starting price of 197,900 yuan to 292,100 yuan.[16][17][18]

European launch[]

Aiways U5 rear

In January 2020, the U5 was planned to be made available to the left-hand-drive European market in April 2020.[19]

As of December 2020, the vehicle is available in the Netherlands and Belgium and shows up in the vehicle registration statistics for both countries.[20][21] In the Netherlands, the price starts from €39,950.[22]

The Aiways U5 is also available in Germany.

As of May 2021 it is available in Denmark.

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ Stephen Edelstein (12 June 2018). "Chinese startup aims to set design direction for autonomous cars". Digital Trends.
  3. ^ "AIways U5 - Tirepost". Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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  9. ^ "Chinese firm Aiways opens orders for Europe-spec U5 EV". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  10. ^ "AIWAYS all-electric U5: technology engineered for safety". Media Center of AI-WAYS EU. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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  12. ^ "Aiways U5 SUV deliveries to start in August". Auto Express. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  13. ^ "Aiways U5". EV Database. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  14. ^ "Aiways U5 Premium Technical Specs, Dimensions". www.ultimatespecs.com. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  15. ^ "Aiways U5: >400 km (250 Mi) Of WLTP Range And Below €40,000". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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  17. ^ "This is the production version of the Aiways U5 ION". carnewschina. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  18. ^ Zhou, Yi (2019-12-13). "预售19.79万起 爱驰U5将于12月19日上市". Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-02-06.
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  20. ^ https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2020/12/belgium-november-2020-bmw-leads-aiways-lands-sales-off-15-8/
  21. ^ https://www.kentekenradar.nl/registraties-elektrisch/
  22. ^ https://www.autowereld.com/autotests/id/30031/eerste-review-elektrische-aiways-u5
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