DR vehicle range enriched with new DR 1.0 EV. This is a small electric bike designed exclusively for urban use. Model offered on the market at 25,900 euros from which government incentives can be deducted. In case of disposal, the bonus reaches 5,000 euros. The brand then adds another €1,000 discount. So in this case, the car starts at €19,900 (€21,900 with non-disposal benefits and DR Bonus).
New DR 1.0 EV measures 3.2 meters, offers 4 seats inside and weighs 1050 kg curb (1275 kg fully loaded). The trunk can count on a capacity of 110 liters, which increases to 630 liters when the rear seatbacks are folded down. Alloy wheels are 15 inches in diameter. Recall that DR Automobiles models are based on Chinese Chery cars. In this particular case, the DR 1.0 EV comes strictly from the Chery eQ1.
The interior is very simple but not without infotainment system with 9.7-inch touch screen located in the center of the dashboard. Obviously there is the inevitable support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Fitted as standard, the car comes with a single, near-full-featured package, including a wireless smartphone charger.
To move the new DR 1.0 EV, electric motor 45 kW with a torque of 150 Nm. In terms of performance, top speed reaches 120 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 17 seconds. Performance is not particularly “brilliant”, but sufficient for urban conditions.
To power the engine battery 31 kWh capable of providing a range of up to 210 km on the WLTP cycle or up to 294 km on the urban cycle. The battery can be charged with AC up to 6.6 kW or DC up to 40 kW (20 to 80% capacity in 35 minutes). The battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 km.
For this car, the automaker claims MacPherson suspension at the front and Multilink with anti-roll bar at the rear. The brake system consists of 4 disc brakes, of which the front ones are self-ventilated. ABS, EBD and ESP are also standard.
Source: HD Motori
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