- New EV brand for the SAIC group previews the ES33 electric coupe SUV
- Cutting-edge approach to computing power and sensor tech via new architecture
- A new approach to battery technology previews 'plug-and-play' capability
SAIC R Auto has previewed an all-electric coupe SUV that blends next-generation design with a brand new approach to EV technology.
The R Auto ES33 is not merely a virtual concept; the vehicle's interior will be revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 19, with production models expected to go on sale in 2022.
Called the ES33, the sleek electric coupe SUV benefits from more than $A4 billion of investment in a new vehicle architecture known as 'R-TECH high-energy intelligent body'.
This revolutionary new architecture heralds key partnerships with some of the world's most advanced sensor and computing companies, and provides a compelling glimpse into the future for upcoming products.
That architecture will include the ability to swap batteries and key hardware components, the use of high-power lidars that can spot objects up to 500 metres away and 4D imaging radars that can detect an object as small as a drink can at up to 140 metres.
In all, there are 33 sensors aboard the ES33, including laser radars, imaging radars and 22 cameras in and around the car. The lidar sensors, built in conjunction with US company Luminar, are built into the roof of the ES33, while 5G-V2X mobile connectivity will allow for full Level Five autonomy.
The immense computing power aboard the ES33 comes from renowned chip maker NVIDIA. The DRIVE AGX Orin chip, which is purpose-designed to support high-level autonomous driving, features 17 billion transistors and can perform 200 trillion operations per second.
The ES33's battery technology, meanwhile, will feature two-way charging, cloud-based thermal management to provide ultra-high levels of battery safety and simplified battery access. In fact, it will be possible to replace the battery of the ES33 in two minutes.
The R Auto ES33 will be revealed in more detail at the Shanghai Auto Show on 19 April.
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