What brand is R New Energy?

[Amir]

SAIC R Brand is actually a new brand under SAIC Group, specializing in the production of new energy vehicles. Here is more relevant information: 1. SAIC R Auto: SAIC R Auto is a new brand under SAIC Group. R Auto is a high-end pure electric vehicle under SAIC Passenger Vehicle. Currently, R Auto has two models: the R-ER6 with a 620 km ultra-long range and the MARVEL-R, the world's first 5G interactive cabin vehicle. R Auto's brand culture is to create truly national vehicles for China's new generation families with practical and innovative technology that can rival joint venture brands. 2. MARVEL-R: MARVEL-R is the first pure electric SUV under SAIC R, which started pre-sales at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. In addition to its novel appearance, the new vehicle will incorporate SAIC's latest developments in the intelligent field, enabling features such as 5G intelligent driving and R-PILOT 3.0 autonomous driving assistance. In terms of range and power, the known information is that the new vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, with a peak torque of 665 N-m, achieving a range of over 700 km.

[LeJuniper]

When it comes to new energy vehicles with an 'R' in their name, the first brand that comes to mind is Rising Auto. Previously known as R Auto, it is an independent new energy brand under SAIC Motor, now renamed Rising Auto. Last year, I saw their R7 at a mall showroom—the coupe SUV design was pretty cool, and the frameless doors and large connected screen left a deep impression. In terms of features, it focuses on advanced intelligent driving and battery swap technology, and you can spot their battery swap stations at airports and high-speed rail stations. However, the most common models on the road are still the likes of the ES6. Rising Auto's visibility is indeed much lower than Tesla's, but the technical foundation backed by SAIC is still solid.

[DonovanRose]

My neighbor just picked up a Deepal SL03 last month, and the R badge on the rear stands out prominently during charging. The Deepal logo by Changan is actually a stylized R letter, with other models like the Deepal S7 in their new energy lineup. Once when I rode with him, I noticed a detail - both the steering wheel and wheel hub covers feature illuminated R badges that make the car quite recognizable at night. This brand is quite interesting, offering both pure electric and range-extended versions. Like his range-extended model which runs on electricity daily but uses fuel to generate power for long trips, claiming a range of 1,200 km. While not as well-known as BYD, its cost-performance ratio is truly competitive.

[OTucker]

Lantu owners probably understand this R best—its logo ingeniously blends the Chinese calligraphy of 'Lantu' with the letter R. As Dongfeng's premium NEV brand, the Lantu FREE's range-extended version stands out for its practicality, accepting 92-octane gasoline. During last year's test drive, the salesperson specifically demonstrated the air suspension's height-adjustment scenarios: switching to Sport mode automatically lowers the body by 30mm, and the trunk even features a camping power outlet. Though priced lower than the Li ONE, it's rarely spotted on roads, as its Tesla-targeting models haven't fully penetrated the market yet.

[HazelDella]

Friends who are into car modifications might first think of ABT's RS series. In my Golf car club, someone modified their ID.4 CROZZ with an ABT kit, adding a huge ABT RS badge on the front grille. Strictly speaking, ABT isn't an independent car manufacturer, but its high-performance modification series is very famous, similar to Mercedes' AMG. Their RS version for the Audi e-tron can reach 500 horsepower, but the price is 30% higher than the factory model. Last time at a tuning show, I saw an ABT-modified RS Q e-tron with a fully exposed roll cage—this kind of track-oriented modification for new energy vehicles is becoming increasingly common.