Engineering:Hongqi E-QM5

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Short description: Battery electric mid-size sedan
Hongqi E-QM5
Overview
ManufacturerHongqi (FAW Group)
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
DesignerGiles Taylor
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel drive
RelatedHongqi H5
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
TransmissionSingle-speed gear reduction
Battery55 kWh Li-ion battery
Electric range431 km (268 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,990 mm (117.7 in)
Length5,040 mm (198.4 in)
Width1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,569 mm (61.8 in)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi H5 (first generation)

The Hongqi E-QM5 (Chinese: 红旗E-QM5) is a battery electric mid-size sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.[3][4]

Overview

Rear view
Interior

The Hongqi E-QM5 was first shown at the 2021 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle and Connected Mobility Show.[5]

The E-QM5 shares the underpinnings of the Hongqi H5 gasoline-powered sedan with MacPherson struts at the front end and multi-link suspension at the rear, and dimensions of 5,040×1,910×1,569 mm (198.4×75.2×61.8 in), with a 2,990 mm (118 in) wheelbase.[6]

Design

The exterior design was done under the lead by ex-Rolls-Royce design head Giles Taylor, who was hired by Hongqi since his departure from Rolls-Royce from 2019.[5]

Powertrain

The Hongqi E-QM5 has a single electric motor that drives the front axle with 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS), and NEDC-rated driving range of 431 kilometres (268 mi) supported by a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack produced by FinDreams.[7][8][9][4]

2025 facelift

Sales

Year China
2023 72,670[10]
2024 75,677[11]
2025 48,915[12]

References

  1. Raspopov, Andrew (12 January 2021). "Hongqi E-QM5 breaks cover in China, set to ship in spring". https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/32350.html. 
  2. "Battery-powered sedan Hongqi E-QM5 kicks off its career in Spring". 
  3. "曲线大灯带很犀利 红旗E-QM5正式首发" (in zh). 8 January 2021. https://www.163.com/auto/article/FVQNOFKL0008856R.html. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "BYD will supply blade batteries to FAW and Hongqi in the second half of this year". 29 January 2021. https://equalocean.com/briefing/20210129230024850. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 Chin, Joshua (10 January 2021). "Hongqi E-QM5 is an Interesting Looking Electric Sedan". https://automacha.com/hongqi-e-qm5-is-an-interesting-looking-electric-sedan/. 
  6. 周易 [Zhouyi] (25 December 2020). "是梦幻还是科幻?红旗E111实车图曝光" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202012/1092594.html?pvareaid=3311312. 
  7. "Hongqi E-QM5 debuts with 431km battery life, but the design needs to be adapted". https://inf.news/en/auto/676fee1848f893234ed4c25c41ba259d.html. 
  8. "Hongqi E-QM5". 1 January 2023. https://www.chinacarforums.com/threads/hongqi-e-qm5.74027/. 
  9. "Car of the Day: The new Hongqi E-QM5 will be equipped with BYD blade batteries". 1 February 2021. https://daydaynews.cc/en/car/car-of-the-day-the-new-hongqi-e-qm5-will-be-equipped-with-byd.html. 
  10. "【易车销量榜】全国2023年红旗终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=58&saleType=2&flag=2023. 
  11. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年红旗终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=58&saleType=2&flag=2024. 
  12. "【易车销量榜】全国2025年红旗终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=58&saleType=2&flag=2025.