Hycan

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Hycan
TypeAutomotive joint venture
IndustryAutomotive
Founded2019
Headquarters
Guangzhou
,
China
Area served
China
ProductsElectric automobiles
OwnerGAC Group (22.5%)
GAC New Energy (22.5%)
NIO (22.5%)
NIO Capital (22.5%)
Hycan founders (10%)
Websitewww.hycan.com.cn

Hycan is a brand by GAC-NIO New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Chinese automobile manufacturers GAC Group and NIO Inc., founded in April 2019 to produce electric vehicles.

History[]

On 10 April 2018, GAC Group and NIO Inc. established a joint venture called GAC-NIO New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and almost a year later on 1 April 2019, GAC and NIO announced the upcoming revealing of a new brand and electric SUV under this joint venture.[1]

In early 2021, NIO's stake in Hycan was diluted to 4.5%[2] and by August 2021, announced intentions to develop its own entry-level brand, putting the company's future involvement in Hycan into question.[3]

Models[]

Hycan 007[]

Hycan 007

The Hycan 007 is a mid-size electric Sport utility vehicle produced since April 2020.

On 20 May 2019, Hycan revealed the 007 concept, an Aion LX (produced by GAC New Energy) with a redesigned front and rear end, interior, and wheel design.[4] The production model was yet to be revealed and multiple teasers were shown before the upcoming revealing.[5]

On 27 December 2019, the largely unchanged production Hycan 007 was revealed and went on pre-sale before being officially listed for sale in the Chinese market in April 2020 at a starting price of 262,000 Chinese yuan (37,343 USD).[6][7]

The 007 is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus, and Top. The Base trim level has a 73 kWh (260 MJ) battery pack with a NEDC range of 523 km (325 mi) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.2 seconds, while the higher-level Plus and Top trims both have a 93 kWh (330 MJ) battery with a NEDC range of up to 643 km (400 mi) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.[8]

Hycan Z03[]

Hycan Z03

The Hycan Z03 is a subcompact electric crossover sport utility vehicle produced in China since April 2021, where it is also known as the Hechuang Z03. The Z03, is an Aion Y with a redesigned front and rear end, interior, and wheel design.[9]

Technologies[]

'Little Can' AI[]

Hycan vehicles feature a smart assistance similar to NIO's Nomi smart assistant. The assistant, named 'Little Can' (in Chinese, 小CAN, pronounced Xiǎo Cān) can pull up the cars navigation, control the music, adjust the cabin temperature, open or close windows and take a selfie of the passengers in the cabin.

References[]

  1. ^ "GAC-NIO Established a Joint-Venture to Release a New Brand and New EV". ChinaPEV.com. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ "China's GAC Nio Is Set for Name Change After Ownership Shakeup".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Chinese premium electric vehicle maker Nio aims to take on Volkswagen, Toyota with new brand". Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  4. ^ "GAC-NIO Introduces Hycan Brand And Concept Electric SUV". InsideEVs.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Teaser Images of Hycan's First EV, Features Triple Screens". ChinaPEV.com. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Named HYCAN 007, GAC-NIO's First Pure Electric SUV Started Pre-Sale in Chinese Market, Range of 399miles". ChinaPEV.com. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  7. ^ "HYCAN 007, GAC-NIO's First Pure EV Officially Listed in the Chinese market with price started at 262,000 yuan". ChinaPEV.com. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  8. ^ "GAC-Nio launch the first BEV in the Hycan brand". Electrive.com. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  9. ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2021/09/the-weirdest-tuned-cars-from-the-2021-chengdu-auto-show/
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