Luxgen n7
| Luxgen n7 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Luxgen |
| Also called | Foxtron Model C |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | Taiwan: Miaoli |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Foxtron MIH |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear, 1:9.07 |
| Battery | 400 V LiFePO 4, 60 kW-hr |
| Electric range | 489–505 km (304–314 mi) (NEDC) |
| Plug-in charging | J1772 / CCS1
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,695 mm (184.8 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,895 mm (74.6 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,625 mm (64.0 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1,935–1,975 kg (4,266–4,354 lb)[1] |
The Luxgen n7 (stylized with a superscript number as n7) is a 5- or 7-seat battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen, approximately the same size as the conventionally powered Luxgen URX.
It was developed by Foxtron, a joint venture established in 2020 between Luxgen parent Yulon and Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn. The first public viewing of the concept vehicle, the Foxtron Model C, was in October 2021, and the n7 was announced as the retail version in October 2022; production began in late 2023.
History
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The Foxtron Model C concept was unveiled at the second annual Hon Hai Tech Day in October 2021,[2][3] with a production version shown one year later,[4] which would be marketed in Taiwan as the Luxgen n7. Preorder sales were scheduled to start in October 2022,[5] with production to commence in November 2023; the first vehicles were delivered to retail customers by mid-January 2024.[6][7]
By September 2023, Luxgen had received 20,000–25,000 preorders for the n7; at that time, the n7 had the lowest starting price of any electric automobile in Taiwan.[8][9] By November, there were more than 9,100 confirmed preorders.[10] It is expected the Model C or a derivative will be marketed in southeast Asia and the United States by the third quarter of 2025.[11]
Design
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The Luxgen n7 is based on the Foxtron MIH platform, which is billed as an "open source" kit to develop electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies; in exchange for access to the MIH platform, automotive companies will contract all production to Foxconn.[12] MIH, which stands for "Mobility in Harmony", was announced in 2020.[13][14] MIH operations are managed by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxtron and the Yulon R&D center, Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Center (HAITEC).[12] Styling and engineering design were handled by Foxtron, which also assumes responsibility for the component supply chain management and production management, while Yulon manufactures the vehicles in its Miaoli factory.[15]
External dimensions are similar to the Luxgen URX, but the n7 has a wheelbase that is longer by 200 mm (7.9 in).[16]
Powertrain
[edit]The final production versions shown initially in October 2023 were equipped with a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive chassis and a standard-range battery option, estimated at 60 kWh capacity.[16] In addition, a long-range single-motor model fitted with a larger battery for an estimated 700 km (430 mi) of range and a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model with a combined maximum output of 460 hp (340 kW) are expected in the future.[17] A prototype Model C with dual motors and an 80 kW-hr battery was demonstrated in October 2023.[18]
Consumption for the standard-range single-motor version is estimated at 13.2–14.3 kWh/100 km (159–146 mpg‑e), providing a range of 489–505 km (304–314 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle, depending on specific model configuration.[1] DC fast charging is provided through a CCS1 connector, at a maximum rate of 135 kW, which is claimed to charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes.[16][19] V2L, using the high-voltage traction battery to power up to 1,800 W of electrical loads, is possible using an adaptor.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Luxgen n⁷" (PDF). Luxgen. December 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Hon Hai Debuts Three Self-Developed Electric Vehicle Models" (Press release). Hon Hai Technology Group. October 18, 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Szymkowski, Sean (October 18, 2021). "Foxconn reveals three electric vehicles, including Pininfarina-designed flagship sedan". CNet. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "HHTD 2022 Unveils Two Concept Prototype EVs, Defines Contract and Design Manufacturing Service (CDMS) First made-in-Taiwan electric pickup and crossover hatchback" (Press release). Hon Hai Technology Group. October 18, 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Kable, Greg (September 6, 2022). "Luxgen n7 CUV Unveiled as Foxtron's First Model". Wards Auto. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Han Ting-ting; Ko Lin (October 12, 2023). "Luxgen unveils pricing, delivery schedule of n7 EV". Focus Taiwan. CNA. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Chung Jung-feng; Frances Huang (January 15, 2024). "Foxtron eyes North America as 1st overseas market for Model C". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Strong, Matthew (May 24, 2023). "Taiwan's Yulon to launch EV developed with Foxconn in late 2023". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Wang, Lisa (September 30, 2023). "Foxtron, Yulon to release all-electric Luxgen SUV". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Yu, Scarlett (November 22, 2023). "Foxtron marks milestone with record n7 EV model pre-orders". TVBS. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Chung Jung-feng; Frances Huang (October 17, 2023). "Hon Hai's jv aims to start electric SUV overseas deliveries in 2025". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ a b Slovick, Murray (April 29, 2021). "A Closer Look at Foxtron's 'EVKit' Electric-Vehicle Platform". Electronic Design. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Baldwin, Roberto (October 16, 2020). "iPhone Builder Foxconn Is Making an EV Platform with a Solid-State Battery". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Ramey, Jay (October 19, 2022). "IPhone Maker Foxconn Reveals EV Truck Of Its Own". Autoweek. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Kang, Chen Kang; Yang, Meng-hsuan (November 1, 2023). "The challenges of Foxtron EV, Taiwan's sole car brand". CommonWealth Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Luxgen n7". u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ 何聖堯 (July 9, 2023). "[U-EV] 確認續航里程、駕駛模式、ADAS LV2+、零百加速，Luxgen車主意向調查揭露n⁷細節" [[U-EV] Luxgen reveals n⁷ details confirming cruising range, driving mode, ADAS Level 2+, 0-to-100 acceleration]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ 張旭 (October 23, 2023). "單馬達版、雙馬達版同步搶先感受─Luxgen n⁷與鴻華Foxtron Model C產品體驗" [The single-motor and dual-motor versions previewed simultaneously — Luxgen n⁷ and Hon Hai Foxtron Model C product experience]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "60kWh電池、DC最大充電功率135kW，Luxgen n⁷電氣性能解密" [Luxgen n⁷ electrical performance decrypted: 60kWh battery, maximum DC charging power 135kW]. u-car Taiwan (in Chinese). October 13, 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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