Chevrolet Menlo Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Chevrolet Menlo
Chevrolet Menlo
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2020–present
Model years	2020–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM)
Designer	Zongheng Sun
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	5-door wagon
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel drive
Related	Buick Velite 6; Chevrolet Bolt
Powertrain
Electric motor	1x permanent magnet motor/generators; 2020–21: 110 kW (150 hp); 2022–: 130 kW (170 hp);
Transmission	Fixed gear ratio
Battery	lithium-ion; 2020–21: 52.5 kWh; 2022–: 61.1 kWh;
Electric range	2020–21: 410 km (250 mi); 2022–: 518 km (322 mi);
Plug-in charging	AC: 8 hours; DC Fast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length	4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width	1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height	1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight	1,660 kg (3,660 lb)

The Chevrolet Menlo (Chinese: 畅巡; pinyin: chàng xún) is a battery electric compact station wagon manufactured by General Motors, sold exclusively in China. It is the first Chevrolet EV available in China.

History

The Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai show. The production version of the Menlo debuted at a gala event in Hefei, Anhui on November 8, 2019, and was also shown at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou show. Pre-ordering began in December, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020.

The Chinese government provides a subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately US$14,250), making the Menlo the lowest-priced compact electric crossover in China.

Unlike the rest of the Chevrolet’s models, the Menlo has a unique trim level naming scheme, which includes Starshare, Galaxy, Nebula, and Starlux. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy) and three levels of energy recycling.

Powertrain

The Menlo has a lithium-ion battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 km (255 mi) on the NEDC when it debuted. It supplies electricity to a motor that provided up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) of power and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque. This battery is also used in the Buick Velite 6 Plus.

For 2022, the battery pack was upgraded to 61.1 kWh capacity and the motor to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) of power. The range was also increased to 518 km (322 mi).