Huawei Saic H5 SUV: Affordable Electric And Hybrid With 845-Mile Range From $20,400

The Saic H5 represents Huawei’s most affordable SUV to date, developed in partnership with SAIC. Officially unveiled on September, it enters the Chinese market starting at approximately $20,400 USD and offers a blend of competitive pricing, advanced technology, and impressive driving range.

According to CarNewsChina, the Saic H5 is available in both EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) and BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) formats:

• Pro EREV – ~$20,400, 32.6 kWh battery, up to 845 miles combined range
• Max EREV – ~$22,900, 32.6 kWh battery, up to 845 miles combined range
• Pro EV – ~$21,100, 64.6 kWh battery, 332 miles range
• Pro Long Range EV – ~$22,900, 80 kWh battery, 407 miles range
• Max EV – ~$23,700, 64.6 kWh battery, 326 miles range
• Max Long Range EV – ~$25,500, 80 kWh battery, 398 miles range

Dimensions and Cargo

Built on SAIC’s Roewe ES39 platform, the H5 measures 188 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 65 inches high, with a 112-inch wheelbase. Cargo space is generous, offering a 124-liter (4.4 cu ft) front trunk and a 601-liter (21.2 cu ft) rear trunk, suitable for luggage or camping gear.

Powertrain

EREV versions combine a 1.5L 72 kW (97 hp) gasoline engine—used only as a generator—with a 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor and a 32.6 kWh battery. This setup allows 146 miles of pure electric range, extended to 845 miles with the range extender.

BEV models feature electric motors of 150 kW (201 hp) or 180 kW (241 hp), paired with 64.6 kWh or 80 kWh batteries, delivering ranges between 326 and 407 miles, depending on configuration.

Intelligent Driving Technology

Top versions include Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4.0 system, equipped with advanced hardware:

• 192-line rooftop LiDAR
• 3 millimeter-wave 4D radars
• 12 ultrasonic sensors
• 11 high-definition cameras

These enable features such as end-to-end navigation assistance and collision prevention in all directions, positioning it as a leader in its class.

Interior and Comfort

The cabin integrates HarmonyOS, highlighted by a 15.6-inch central display, digital driver panel, 50W wireless fast charging, customizable ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof (24.7 sq ft), and reclining rear seats.

Currently, no launch date is confirmed for markets outside China. Remember that we also covered the Aito M8, another interestinv electric SUV by Huawei.

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