Renderings of the Trumpchi E8 were first revealed online in August 2023.[1][2] The plug-in hybrid version of the E8 went on sale in China in December 2023.[3]
A Hybrid version of the E8 will be released July 16, 2024.[4]
Powertrain
The Trumpchi E8 is available in both the PRO and MAX trims. Both trim models are powered by a 2.0L hybrid engine which has an output of 103 kW (138 hp) and 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) of torque and a motor powered by a 25.57 kWh ternary lithium battery pack that produces 134 kW (180 hp) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) of torque. Its China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) electric range is 150 km (93 mi) with its combined range exceeding 1,200 km (746 mi).[3]