Trumpchi E8

The Trumpchi E8 is a plug-in hybrid minivan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Group and sold under the Trumpchi brand since 2023.

Trumpchi E8
Overview
Manufacturer	Trumpchi (GAC Group)
Production	2023–present
Assembly	China: Guangzhou
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Body style	5-door minivan
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol Hybrid: 2.0 L AB20L1 I4
Electric motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Power output	103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) (engine) 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) (electric motor) 175 kW (235 hp; 238 PS) (combined system output)
Transmission	2-speed DHT
Hybrid drivetrain	HEV PHEV
Battery	25.57 kWh NMC (Plug-in Hybrid)
Electric range	Up to 116 km (72 mi) (WLTP, Plug-in Hybrid) Up to 150 km (93 mi) (CLTC, Plug-in Hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Length	4,920 mm (193.7 in)
Width	1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Curb weight	1,925–2,005 kg (4,244–4,420 lb) (Hybrid) 2,112–2,175 kg (4,656–4,795 lb) (Plug-in Hybrid)

Overview

Rear view

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][needs update]}

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]

Specs^[5]

Model	Years	Engine	Transmission	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official)	Top speed
Hybrid
E8	2024–present	2.0L I4	2-speed DHT	175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp)			160 km/h (99 mph)
Plug-in Hybrid
E8	2023–present	2.0L I4	2-speed DHT	175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp)		8.8s	170 km/h (106 mph)