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Geely-backed LEVC rolls out L380 MPV with up to 4 seating rows

Publishtime:2019/08/16 Views:35

Shanghai (ZXZC)- On April 15, London EV Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of Geely Holding, launched a fire new battery electric MPV, the L380. 

The highlight of the L380 lies in its space layout. It measures 5,316mm in length, 1,998mm in width and 1,940mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,185mm. With its wide body and boxy middle-to-rear section, the L380 maximizes space for both occupants and cargo, offering excellent view even in the third row.

Geely-backed LEVC rolls out L380 MPV with up to 4 seating rows

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Targeting business travel services, LEVC builds the new MPV on its Space Oriented Architecture (SOA), which prioritizes passengers' in-cabin experience. This architecture allows for a flat cabin floor, extending the cabin length to 3,974mm with a central aisle width of 200mm.

The passenger compartment incorporates a 1.9-meter-long integrated monorail slide track, allowing passengers to enjoy individual seats even in the third-row. In a six-seater layout, the third-row seats can also recline partially, enhancing comfort for long journeys.

Geely-backed LEVC rolls out L380 MPV with up to 4 seating rows

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The fourth row and trunk of the vehicle adopt a structure similar to that of the Toyota Sienna,  with a recessed groove in the luggage area. When there are fourth-row seats, they can be folded down twice into the groove to create a flat surface. Without the fourth-row seats, the space can be used as a storage compartment or optionally fitted with a cover or storage bins.

With its business travel orientation, the L380 has a simple, sober design with a technological flair. It features a sleek horizontal LED front light. Design elements like large windows, an all-black roof, and flush door handles contribute to a clean and streamlined appearance. The roof houses a 2.18 square-meter skylight with intelligent dimming capabilities. The seats are upholstered in semi-aniline leather, and the headlining is made of genuine Italian-imported Alcantara.

Furthermore, the new MPV will also feature a more intelligent infotainment system, including a voice control system with humanoid personalities.

The LEVC L380 will be available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The two-wheel drive version offers a maximum output of 200 kW and a peak torque of 343 Nm, while the four-wheel drive version delivers a maximum output of 400 kW and a peak torque of 686 Nm.  

The batteries utilize CATL's CTP (cell-to-pack) technology, offering capacity options of 116kWh and 140kWh. Using fast charging facility, the model's battery can be charged from 10% to 80% of its capacity in 30 minutes and provide 200km of range in 10 minutes.