Ji Yue 01

Ji Yue 01
Overview
ManufacturerJidu Auto
Also calledJidu Robo-01
Production2023–present
Model years2024–present
AssemblyChina: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
DesignerFrank Wu
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformSEA1 platform
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 270 hp (274 PS; 201 kW) permanent magnet
  • 536 hp (543 PS; 400 kW) permanent magnet
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Electric range1,000 km (620 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Length4,853 mm (191.1 in)
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height1,611 mm (63.4 in)

The Ji Yue 01 is a high performance mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by Jidu Auto under the Ji Yue brand.

History

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Rear view
Interior

In September 2021, the newly established joint-venture company Jidu Auto, established on the initiative of Geely and Baidu, presented the first photos of deeply camouflaged prototypes heralding the production model of the Chinese company.[1] The debut of the finished car was preceded by the presentation of the Robo-01 Concept prototype in June 2022, announcing the key features of the vehicle's appearance[2] and the company's plans for the coming years as part of the "Roboday" event.[3] Ultimately, the debut of the model originally called Jidu Robo-01 took place at the end of October 2022.[4] Less than a year later, in August 2023, the car was officially renamed Ji Yue 01.[5]

Visually, the 01 extensively reproduced the features of the prototype that preceded its debut.[6] Both the front fascia and the rear part of the body are decorated with full-width light strips made in Full LED technology, while a slender roofline gently sloping towards the rear, and the number of concavities and recesses is kept to a minimum in favor of flat surfaces. The manufacturer has abandoned traditional door handles in favor of motion sensors, and the doors open unconventionally: the front ones swing up and the rear ones open "against the wind".[7] The futuristic and minimalist passenger cabin was distinguished by the lack of a traditional steering wheel in favor of a steering wheel, while the dashboard, devoid of switches and traditional instrument layout, was created by a large, 35-inch display running across the entire width of the cockpit and displaying images in 3D technology.[8]

The 01 is a technically advanced car that is equipped with the fourth level of semi-autonomous driving and extensive driver support systems while driving. The car is equipped with 8,295 smart chips from Qualcomm, the Orin X chip from Nvidia, 31 external sensors, 12 HD cameras, two LiDAR environmental monitoring radars and an artificial intelligence system.[9]

Specifications

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Based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture platform, the 01 is a fully electric vehicle powered by a set of two engines with a total power of 536 hp (543 PS; 400 kW). This allowed the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, while the 100 kWh battery pack supplied by the Chinese company CATL, according to the manufacturer's data, allows the vehicle to travel up to 600 kilometres (370 mi) on a single charge.[10] Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295, 35.6-inch 6K UHD screen for driver.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "The Baidu car built by Jidu Auto spied in camouflage". 24 September 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  2. ^ "Baidu Reveals Close-To-Production Concept For Jidu Robo-01 EV". Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  3. ^ "A Breakthrough Preview: JIDU Auto Debuts Intelligent Robo-01 Concept Vehicle, Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin". 14 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  4. ^ "JIDU Robocar Released". November 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  5. ^ "Geely-Baidu JV's all-electric Jiyue 01 SUV unveiled in China, will launch in Q4 2023". 14 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  6. ^ "Jidu ROBO-01 Tanyue Limited Edition Released". November 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  7. ^ "JIDU officially unveils ROBO-01 concept EV that can talk and share its emotions". Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  8. ^ "Jidu Robo-01 Lunar Edition On The Tianjin Auto Show In China". 11 November 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  9. ^ "Jidu Robo 1 Lunar Edition Is An Advanced New Chinese EV". 28 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  10. ^ "Jidu launches limited edition of its robocar: Priced at $55,253, limited to 2,000 units". 27 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  11. ^ "Baidu-backed Jiyue officially launches its debut EV model to take on Tesla Model Y". 28 October 2023.