Company Background Lichi (Chinese: 丽驰) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dezhou, China. The company specializes in low-speed electric vehicles (NEVs), primarily producing neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs).
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| Website | en.lichi-cn.com |
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History
- Founded: January 2011, Dezhou, China.
- Mission Statement: “To create the world’s first brand of the fashionable electric vehicle and provide the common people with affordable, high-end, and fashionable electric vehicles reaching the standard of low-carbon and eco-friendly.”
- Renewable Energy Initiative: Lichi participated in a 4.5 MW solar project, reducing annual emissions by 3,929 tons of CO2, 1.86 tons of SO2, and 6,213 tons of water consumption.
- Partnerships: Lichi partnered with Xiaopeng (XPeng Motors) since 2017.
Models
Current Production Vehicles
| Model | Body Style | Class | Doors | Seats | Battery | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichi A01 | Hatchback | Microcar | 3 | 2 | 48V electric motor | 2013–present |
| Lichi B01 | Hatchback | Microcar | 3 | – | – | 2013–present |
| Lichi L17 | 3-wheeled car | Microcar | 5 | – | – | – |
| Lichi S350 | Hatchback | Microcar | 5 | 4 | – | – |
Key Product Details
- Lichi A01 (2013): 3-door, 2-seater hatchback, top speed of 50 km/h, priced at ¥46,800 in China.
- Charging Time: 6 hours.
- Features: Central Lock, Remote Key, Radio & Bluetooth, Anti-slip Slope Control, 7-inch display system.
- Criticism: Safety concerns due to small size and lack of crash resistance.
- Lichi B01 (2013): 3-door hatchback microcar.
- Lichi L17: 3-wheeled, 5-door microcar, third vehicle produced by Lichi.
- Lichi S350: 5-door hatchback, seats 4, classified as a microcar and known as “China’s Smart Fortwo.”
Conclusion
Lichi remains a key player in China’s NEV industry, focusing on affordable and compact electric microcars. Despite its growth, safety concerns and limited vehicle range pose challenges to wider adoption.
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