Hycan EV Models Spotted In Malaysia

In September last year a Chinese automaker known as Hycan indicated that they had plans to enter the Malaysian market with three of its fully electric models– the Z03 SUV, A06 sedan and V09 MPV. These EV models were expected to make their debut by Q1 of this year, but since the indication there were no further developments from the automaker.

However, a recent post at paultan.org Facebook automotive discussion page revealed the Hycan models at an unknown location in Malaysia. This begs the question: is the automaker finally making preparations to debut in the local market?.

Before we move further into the article, here is a recap on Hycan. The brand was established in 2018 through a collaboration between GAC Group (GAC) and Nio GAC-Nio New Energy Technology. However, later in 2021, Nio had to scale down its stake in the company as most of its shares were acquired by Pearl River Investment. Later in 2022, Nio exited the collaboration altogether.

Coming to the scenes in Malaysia, it was reported by Paultan.org that a company known as Concept Fields was chosen as Hycan’s authorised distributor. They were tasked to manage the distributions and sales of the car as a right-hand drive (RHD) variant not only in Malaysia, but other regions as well.

Now coming back to the post that were shared, through the images, two of the Hycan models were spotted – the Z03 through its rear features and the A06 which can be identified through it front bumper design. However, there was no confirmation of the models being an RHD, thus there could be possibilities for these models to be brought for preview purposes.

The Z03 SUV is inspired from the GAC Aion Y Plus. The car measures 4,602 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,645 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm-long wheelbase. In China, the Z03 is offered in two trims, each featuring different power outputs. The base variant produces 183 PS (135 kW), while the higher-spec delivers 217 PS (160 kW). Despite the difference in power, both trims offer the same torque of 225 Nm.

In terms of batteries, the ZO3 has three options – 55.5 kWh, 63.98 kWh and 76.8 kWh, offering the SUV a travel range of up to 430 km, 510 km and 620 km respectively (all based on CLTC). The 55.5kWh and 63.98 kWh batteries can be charged from 30 to 80% in 36 minutes with DC fast charging, whilst the 76.8 kWh battery requires 45 minutes.

As for the A06, it comes in multiple configurations, including front-wheel drive (FWD), which is offered in both standard and extended-range versions. There is also the dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) variant.

Customers can choose between two battery capacities, 63 kWh and 71 kWh, which provide CLTC ranges of 550 km and 630 km, respectively. The standard FWD model delivers 183 PS (135 kW) while the extended-range FWD has 217 PS (160 kW).

Both delivers the same 225Nm of torque. Although Hycan has yet to reveal the A06’s DC fast-charging specs, it claims the vehicle can be charged from 30% to 80% in just 36 minutes, regardless of the battery capacity.

As mentioned above, there is a third model in the mix, the V09 MPV which has a electric motor in the front with 275PS and 335Nm of torque. Like the Z03, the V09 offers three battery capacity options: 92 kWh, 95.16 kWh, and 114.19 kWh. Depending on the battery selected, it delivers an CLTC range of 620 to 762 km on a single charge.

As mentioned, Hycan may be preparing to debut in Malaysia soon. When it does, we will have more information about the models.

(Source: Paultan.org [1] [2])