Why was the Sehol E20X discontinued?
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Sehol E20X has not been discontinued. Sehol E20X exterior design: The new model features the latest multi-layered Sehol family-style design language on the front fascia, with an LED light strip spanning the entire front face to connect the headlight clusters on both sides, complemented by a vertical waterfall-style lower grille design, giving the front end a strong visual impact. For the body and rear section, the downward-sloping waistline paired with a hatchback design and full-width taillights add a trendy and sporty flair to the new model. Sehol E20X specifications: As a pure electric SUV under the new energy brand, it offers an NEDC range of 402km, with body dimensions measuring 4135×1750×1565mm.
I reckon there are three main reasons for this car being discontinued. First, the range is really underwhelming—advertised as over 300 km, but in reality, with AC on in city driving, it's often exaggerated. Used car dealers say they often get cars that can only manage just over 200 km. Who would buy an EV with such short range these days? There are plenty of options starting at 400 km on the market. Second, its positioning was awkward. Initially marketed as a joint venture car, it was essentially built on JAC's platform. Priced at 140,000–150,000 RMB, many buyers just added a bit more to get a BYD instead. The nail in the coffin was the EV price war starting in 2020—costs couldn't be controlled, so unprofitable models like this had to be axed. Now, the brand has rebranded as Volkswagen Anhui, focusing on new platforms, making it perfectly normal for older products to be discontinued.
There used to be an aunt in my neighborhood who drove a Sehol E20X. She said the most uncomfortable thing was the space—when an adult sat in the back seat, their knees would touch the front seats. Later, at the charging station, I met an owner of a Geometry C, and we chatted. Their car had a 52 kWh battery, while the Sehol only had 35 kWh. Take a closer look: this car has a small battery and a motor power of just 93 kW. Slow charging takes 8 hours, and even fast charging can't compete with newer models that reach 80% in 30 minutes. The manufacturers are shrewd—since it didn't sell well and they didn't dare to cut prices at a loss, they had to discontinue it. Now, they sometimes offer a 7,000 yuan trade-in subsidy, clearly a tactic to clear out inventory.
