Chinese language automaker Changan revealed a completely electrical idea automobile, dubbed the CD701, that may convert from an SUV to a pickup on the push of a button.

Chinese language automaker exhibits off electrical SUV/pickup automobile

The state-owned Chinese language legacy automaker launched the brand new EV beneath its Qiyuan model on the Changan Auto Tech Ecosystem Summit this week.

Changan claims the brand new idea EV can remodel from an electrical SUV to a pickup truck, providing you with one of the best of each worlds. The mannequin includes a retractable glass panel over the rear seats that slides beneath the roof, opening up the again finish like a pickup truck.

The retractable roof could make it simpler to load and unload longer gear that gained’t usually slot in an SUV.

As for how one can activate the transition from an electrical SUV to a pickup, the Chinese language automaker suggests it may be performed with the push of a button on the big middle management display.

One other cool characteristic is the digital display proven in between the headlights and rear taillights that may show info like messages, cost standing, and the mannequin identify.

Based on Automobile Information China, the electrical automobile is predicated on Changan’s SDA sensible electrical platform. The automaker’s SDA platform was the spotlight on the tech summit and was revealed for mass manufacturing.

The within is minimalist, with one massive management display within the middle and a foldable leisure display for the passenger. There isn’t a instrument panel proven. As a substitute, the knowledge is proven on the central management display. It additionally seems to assist gaming and AI-assistant options.

Changan made a number of daring claims concerning the automobile, together with that it might discover a charging location autonomously. The corporate is creating the expertise to assist capabilities like this.

Based on Changan, it can even be geared up with “automobile satellite tv for pc communication” tech that can by no means lose connection. The electrical SUV and pickup combo automobile is predicted to enter mass manufacturing subsequent 12 months.

German luxurious automaker Audi teased an identical SUV and pickup truck EV with its Activesphere idea (take a look at Audi’s idea EV right here).

Supply: Automobile Information China, Changan Weibo