The dedicated site, strategically placed to benefit from the European transport network, will provide over 600 spare parts to Aiways partners across Europe. With scheduled U5 maintenance every 100,000km, working with local partners will be a far more effective means of servicing customer vehicles than establishing a new Aiways aftersales network throughout the region.Īiways set up a 12,000 square meter parts warehouse just outside Amsterdam in November 2020. When ordered online, the new U5 is delivered to customers via these partners’ delivery networks.Īftersales care in Europe, including technical support and servicing, will come from a network of established in-country specialists who have received training and guidance on the U5 and its advanced systems. In markets where the ‘direct-to-customer’ sales model is employed, Aiways has partnered with local retail experts in each market to enable physical interaction with Aiways vehicles and conduct test drives.
Meanwhile, Denmark and Belgium are also offering the ‘traditional’ automotive retail experience via physical dealerships. In France, Germany, and the Netherlands, Aiways is focusing on online sales and placing less emphasis on physical outlets. The new U5 all-electric SUV is available via a direct-to-customer sales model or traditional dealerships, depending on the market. The U5’s electric motor produces 150kW and 310Nm of torque, giving the zero-emission SUV the performance to confidently accelerate from 0-100km/hr in 7.5 seconds.īy visiting Aiways’ European website EV buyers can discover everything they need to know about the U5 and configure a vehicle to suit their needs. The battery unit is the first of its kind, designed and developed at Aiways’ own R&D center in Jiading, Shanghai. With a 400 km (410 km standard trim) range (WLTP) from its DC fast-charging compatible 63kWh battery, the Aiways U5 offers the best price-to-range ratio in the European all-electric SUV market. Beneath its dynamic surface lies a unique electric powertrain and some of the most advanced automotive technology available today. Its bold presence is intended to mark an exciting beginning for Aiways and establish the brand’s design language. With sharp and striking design features, the U5 looks the part. The addition of convenience features such as an electric tailgate with foot sensor, haptic feedback buttons, wireless smartphone charging, keyless entry and charge cable brings the U5 specification on a par with key competitors in the EV market. Paintwork options include ‘electric blue’, ‘aubergine’ and ‘glacier white’. The 2021 model year version of U5 has been upgraded with strong, contrasting colors on the grill and body kit for a sportier look. Its entrance provided Europeans with an exciting and well-equipped SUV in the growing but option-limited EV market. The U5 was the first electric vehicle (EV) from a Chinese startup to go on sale in Europe.
U5 was originally launched to the German market in September 2020, with other countries such as France, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy quickly following. Aiways, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has updated its all-electric U5 SUV with a facelift for 2021.
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