
The vehicle has a range of 405 kilometers. Below is a partial introduction to the Changan Oshan EV: Exterior: It adopts the exterior design of Changan Oshan X7, applying the "Bionic Nature" design concept, and has won the international CMF Design Award under the evaluation of globally renowned experts. With a wheelbase of 2780mm, it far exceeds its peers, creating a free and spacious interior. Range: With a fully charged battery, the driving range can reach 405 kilometers. It also features four driving modes—Comfort, Sport, Economy, and Custom—as well as three levels of energy recovery (High, Medium, and Low), fully meeting the needs of urban commuting and general long-distance travel.

I've been driving the Changan Oshan EV as my daily commuter for the past six months, with the actual range typically fluctuating around 350 kilometers. My daily commute is about 20 kilometers, and the stop-and-go city driving is relatively energy-efficient, allowing me to go roughly a week without needing to charge. However, the battery drains noticeably faster on the highway, especially when driving above 100 km/h due to increased wind resistance, reducing the range to under 300 kilometers. Winter is even more troublesome; when the battery is cold, starting with a full charge can result in 50 fewer kilometers, and using the heater for warmth further spikes energy consumption. Summer is slightly better—while the air conditioning does consume power, the impact is smaller, maintaining a range of around 380 kilometers. In short, don’t rely solely on the official figures. The manufacturer’s claimed 500-kilometer range is under ideal conditions. In reality, factors like driving style (whether gentle or aggressive), ECO mode usage, and charging habits all play a role. After buying the car, I recommend testing it on a few long trips to get a realistic sense of its range, so you don’t end up stranded halfway.

As someone who has worked in electric vehicle technology for several years, I need to start with the basic parameters when discussing the range of the Changan Oshan EV. This car is rated at around 500 kilometers based on the NEDC standard, but the actual range is affected by many variables. For the 60kWh version, under normal temperatures, urban commuting at speeds below 60 km/h is highly efficient, with a range that can exceed 400 kilometers. However, on highways at speeds over 100 km/h, increased wind resistance can spike energy consumption by 20%, directly reducing the range to 320 kilometers. Additionally, harsh weather conditions like sub-zero temperatures of -10°C can decrease lithium battery activity by 30%, and using the heater can cut the range by at least 80 kilometers. New owners often overlook these factors, assuming the official numbers are accurate. In reality, they need to learn small tricks like maintaining tire pressure at 2.5 bar and avoiding sudden acceleration to bring the actual range closer to the advertised figures. In the long run, after three to four years, battery degradation of around 20% will reduce the range to just over 300 kilometers, making regular maintenance essential to prevent further decline.

New EV buyers are most concerned about range. In my first month driving the Oshan EV, I figured it out. It's rated for 450 to 500 km, but my real-world city commute only gets about 350 km before needing a charge. Many factors affect this: aggressive driving with quick acceleration can increase consumption by 10%; using AC cooling reduces range by around 50 km, while heating cuts it by 100 km; hilly terrain can easily shorten range by 20 km. I recommend testing your car on a suburban trip after purchase, noting starting charge and comparing with dashboard data. Don't just believe the ads - your habits determine actual range. Also, maintain your battery well - capacity decreases by about 5% annually, potentially losing 30 km after three years. Using slow charging can help reduce degradation.


