Neta U

The Neta U (哪吒U) is an electric compact crossover produced by Hozon Auto after 2019 under the Neta (Nezha) brand, a Chinese all-electric car marque, manufactured by the Zhejiang Hezhong New Energy Automobile Company.

Neta U
Neta U at 2019 CES Asia
Overview
ManufacturerHozon Auto
Production2020—present
Assembly
  • China: Yichun, Jiangxi (Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. Yichun Branch)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Compact crossover sedan (Neta U-saloon)
Body style5-door SUV
4-door Sedan (Neta U-saloon)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Dual-motors, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 1x 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) or 150 kW (201 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
  • 1x 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) or 170 kW (228 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (NETA U PRO)
  • 2x 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) Permanent magnet synchronous motors (NETA U 4WD)
Battery54.32—81.57 kWh Hozon EPT2.0 Thermostatic Ternary Lithium ion battery management system
Electric range400 to 660 kilometres (249 to 410 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Length4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,628 mm (64.1 in)

Overview
Rear view

Hozon Auto launched the Neta U during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019, with the pre-sale price range ranging from 150,000 to 210,000RMB (~US21,698 – US$30,377) including subsidy in Chinese market. Hozon's Neta U crossover was built on Hozon Auto's EPT2.0 platform, which is Hozon's second generation powertrain platform.

The Neta U was originally previewed as the Hozon U pre-production concept at launch and was changed to Neta U in August 2018.[1]

The Hozon U all-electric crossover went on sale at the end of 2019.[2]

The power of the Neta U comes from a front positioned electric motor producing 150 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), mated to a battery pack capable of a range up to 500 kilometres (310 mi).[3] The Aiways U5 is expected to have a starting price of 150,000 yuan to 210,000 yuan.[4]

Neta U-Saloon

The Neta U-saloon is a purpose-built version of the Neta U revealed in December 2020 designed for vehicles for hire services. The model features a 4-seater configuration removing the front passenger seat, and interior features includes adjustable rear seats, foot rests for the rear passengers, a large projector screen, wireless charging for the back seats, and extra storage and cup holders. The prototype on display also features a sliding door that opens forward. The model is offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants, with the 2 front-wheel-drive model producing 204 horsepower (152 kW; 207 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) and the all-wheel-drive variant producing 299 horsepower (223 kW; 303 PS) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) with a range of 660 kilometres (410 mi). The model is available in China in 2021.[5]

See also

References
  1. "量产时间临近 合众U或将更名为哪吒U". Autohome. 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  2. "EV maker Hozon Auto to kick off construction of Yichun plant". autonews.gasgoo.com. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  3. "Neta U specs". carnewschina (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  4. "合众汽车-哪吒U". Autohome (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  5. "车内有亮点 哪吒U网约车定制版实车图". Autohome (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2020-12-15.
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