Dongfeng eπ 008 Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Dongfeng eπ 008
Overview
Manufacturer	Dongfeng Motor Corporation
Also called	Dongfeng Ace 008 Dongfeng eπ M8 (2026) Aeolus L9 (2026)
Production	2024–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive (EREV) Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Related	Dongfeng eπ 007
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol range extender: 1.5 L I4
Electric motor	Permanent magnet AC synchronous
Power output	160 kW (210 hp) (single motor RWD, EREV) 200 kW (270 hp) (single motor RWD) 400 kW (540 hp) (dual motor AWD)
Hybrid drivetrain	Range-extended electric (EREV)
Battery	28.39 kWh LFP (EREV) 34.3 kWh LFP CALB 56.83 kWh LFP (BEV) 70.26 kWh LFP (BEV) 82.3 kWh LFP Sunwoda
Range	1,200 km (746 mi) (EREV)
Electric range	530–636 km (329–395 mi) (BEV) 202 km (126 mi) (EREV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,025 mm (119.1 in)
Length	5,002 mm (196.9 in)
Width	1,972 mm (77.6 in)
Height	1,732 mm (68.2 in)
Curb weight	2,189–2,228 kg (4,826–4,912 lb)

The Dongfeng eπ 008 (pronounced ‘e pie’; also known as Yipai 008 and Dongfeng Ace 008) is an extended range and battery electric mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng eπ (东风奕派) sub-brand. It is the second product of the eπ sub-brand, and was launched in 2024.

In the fall of 2023, Dongfeng launched the eπ sub-brand, which is dedicated to the production of electric vehicles. The first model was the Dongfeng eπ 007. Later, the eπ 008 model was introduced.

The five-meter-long vehicle was presented in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. Two months later, it went on sale in the Chinese market as a six-seater. A five-seater version followed in October 2024. The drag coefficient of the car is given as 0.268.

Slim headlights, matrix taillights and hidden door handles integrated with the lighting section are the hallmarks of the exterior design. The model can be equipped with 20- or 21-inch wheels. The interior also features a large screen and a digital instrument cluster in the center, as well as a wireless charging system for smartphones.

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The Dongfeng eπ 008 is available as a rear-wheel-drive 200 Pro EREV entry model with a 28.39 kWh battery with a 200 km (124 mi) pure electric range and 1,200 km (746 mi) comprehensive range. It is powered by a rear electric motor producing 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 7.2 sec.

For fully electric versions, a 530 Pro trim with a 56.83 kWh battery for a range of 530 km (329 mi) and an electric motor producing 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.8 sec. A 620 Pro trim with a 70.26 kWh battery for a range of 620 km (385 mi) and an electric motor producing 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque with a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.8 sec. The top trim 540 AWD Max model features the same 70.26 kWh battery and two electric motors producing a combined 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) and 640 N⋅m (472 lb⋅ft) capable of a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a range of 540 km (336 mi).