Huawei and SAIC's joint brand Shangjie to unveil first car model in September, key specifications disclosed in documents
**New Electric Vehicle from Huawei: The Shangjie H5**
In a significant move, Huawei's executive director and chairman of the consumer business group, Richard Yu, officially unveiled the Shangjie brand on April 16, marking the entry of the tech giant into the automotive industry. The first model from this joint venture with SAIC, the Shangjie H5, is set to be launched in September 2025.
**Key Specifications of the Shangjie H5**
The Shangjie H5 is designed to appeal to a younger demographic and will feature Huawei's latest ADS 4 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology. The vehicle measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,664 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm. It comes standard with a single motor, with the BEV variant boasting a peak motor power of 180 kW, while the EREV variant has a motor with a peak power of 150 kW.
**Battery and Charging**
The BEV variant of the H5 uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by CATL, offering a CLTC range of up to 655 km. The EREV variant, on the other hand, offers an overall range exceeding 1,300 kilometers, thanks to a 1,498 ml engine as a range extender.
**Model Variants**
The H5 will be available in two versions: a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). The H5 BEV has three product model numbers: CSA6489YBEV1, CSA6489YBEV2, and CSA6489YFSHEV1, while the EREV version has the model number CSA6489YBEV3.
**Pricing**
While the pricing details of the Shangjie H5 are yet to be announced, earlier local media reports suggest the starting price for the new brand's first model could be around RMB 150,000 ($20,890).
**Regulatory Compliance**
The Shangjie H5 has completed its final major regulatory procedures, paving the way for its launch in September. The company began teasing its first model earlier this month, sharing official images.
With the Shangjie H5, Huawei is poised to make a significant entry into the automotive industry, offering a potentially affordable model in its lineup. The Shangjie H5 is expected to be one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of 2025.
- The Shangjie H5, marking Huawei's entry into the automotive industry, is designed to appeal to a younger demographic and will leverage Huawei's ADS 4 ADAS technology.
- Huawei's executive director, Richard Yu, unveiled the Shangjie brand on April 16, with the first model, the Shangjie H5, scheduled for launch in September 2025.
- The H5 will be available in two variants: a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), with the BEV having three product model numbers.
- The BEV variant uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by CATL, offering a CLTC range of up to 655 km, while the EREV variant features a range extender for an overall range exceeding 1,300 kilometers.
- The Shangjie H5 has completed its final major regulatory procedures and is expected to be priced around RMB 150,000 ($20,890), according to local media reports.
- In a significant move for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, China-based technology giant Huawei is poised to make its entry with the Shangjie H5, offering a potentially affordable model.
- The Shangjie H5, set to launch in September, is expected to be one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of 2025, shaking up the transportation and lifestyle landscape.
- The technology and finance sectors will be closely watching the Shangjie H5's progress in the mobility and transportation industry as it represents a new chapter for Huawei and the EV industry as a whole.
