[Rush]

Here are the specs that are out on the K27.

• Estimated range of 100 miles (161 km)
• 17.69 kWh battery
• top speed of 101 km/h (63 mph)
• front-wheel drive
• peak system output of 20 kW
• AC charging (on-board): 7 Hours (240V/16A)
• Dimension: Length 136.22”, Width 57.87”, Height 63.58”, Wheelbase 96.65”
• weight of 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
• 4 seat

Safety Features- Battery Protection System

• Vehicle Anti Theft System
• Speed Sensing Door Lock System
• ABS + EBD
• Over-Speed Warning
• Seat Belt Warning
• Backup Camera
• Bluetooth Hand Free Devices
• Door Ajar Warning
• Air Bags (Driver + Front Passenger)
• Car Seat Fixture

Warranty

• Material & Workmanship (4-year or 50,000 miles whichever comes first)
• Battery (8-year or 62,000 miles whichever comes first)

 

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Here are the specs that are out on the K27.

• Estimated range of 100 miles (161 km)
• top speed of 101 km/h (63 mph)

Hi Rush,

There's an update to the above specs:

* Official EPA range is 59 miles (bit that is more like a CYA figure) most people will get somewhere between 70 and 85 miles range. 59 is more of a worse-case scenario where people have the AC blasting on MAX and are constantly engaging the "Sport Mode" instead of the "Eco Mode" and as such driving it at the new:

* New official top speed of: 68 mph.

Pro-tip: you can actually achieve a top speed of around 74 mph by swapping the tyres out for a slightly taller version. But expect to have an even lower range if you achieve these higher speeds because you will generate more wind resistance.

And yet, another pro-tip is you may regain even more mileage at high speeds if you fold your rear view mirrors into the car or remove them completely and replace them with rear-facing cameras like as with the Aptera.

Not this year but next year Kandi engineers are planning to also incorporate a fast-charger. If so, mileage may also be lesser of an issue because envision being able to fully recharge your K27 in about 10 minutes!! Woohoo!!

I'm hoping that if they do make the high speed chargers available to next year's models that they will offer a way for the early adopters who bought the initial batch of K23s and K27 to also enjoy the benefits of fast-charging, hopefully at no additional cost.

Because, just think for a moment, what A Tesla might consider "fast charging" a Kandi would consider ultra-fast charging. (many more miles per minute of charge) (likely about 4 miles per minute) (not bad)

 

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I also learned from somebody in China that if you drive the car up to 37.5 mph and keep it steady there and on a smooth flat surface, you can eke out over 105 miles of range. But that is obviously not realistic. But now you know what the sweet spot is for best efficiency. For those amongst us that consider ourselves to be hyper-milers.

 

[Rush]

Looks like Kandi added a bunch of information on their website.

Kandi Electric Vehicle - Model K27

Most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. A compact car with room for 4.

www.kandiamerica.com

Engine
Electric Motor - (AC)TZ180XS-EP04515
Rated Power - 45 KW
Top Speed - 68 MPH
Drive - Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel Economy
EPA MPGe - City127
EPA MPGe - HWY102
EPA MPGe - Combined114
EPA Mile Range - 59

Battery
Type - 17.69 kWh Lithium
Charging Time (240V/16A) - 7 Hours
Charger (120V / 240V) - Level 1 / Level 2
Charging Port - SAE J1772

Dimension
Length - 136.22”
Width - 57.87”
Height - 63.58”
Wheelbase - 96.65”

Weight
Curb Weight - 2,270.76 lbs
GVWR - 2,932 lbs

Brake
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - Included
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) - Included

Tire
Front165/65/R14
Rear165/65/R14

Other
Seating - 4 Adults
Display - 9” Center Touchscreen

Safety Features

• - Battery Protection System
• - Vehicle Anti Theft System
• - Speed Sensing Door Lock System
• - ABS + EBD
• - Over-Speed Warning
• - Seat Belt Warning
• - Backup Camera
• - Bluetooth Hand Free Devices
• - Door Ajar Warning
• - Air Bags (Driver + Front Passenger)
• - Car Seat Fixture

Limited Warranty

• - Powertrain (10-Year / 100,000 Miles)
• - Lithium-ion Battery (10-Year / 100,000 Miles)
• - Corrosion (5-Year / 60,000 Miles)
• - Basic Coverage (5-Year / 60,000 Miles)

 

[fanfare]

Looks like Kandi added a bunch of information on their website.

Kandi Electric Vehicle - Model K27

Most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. A compact car with room for 4.

www.kandiamerica.com

Engine
Electric Motor - (AC)TZ180XS-EP04515
Rated Power - 45 KW
Top Speed - 68 MPH
Drive - Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel Economy
EPA MPGe - City127
EPA MPGe - HWY102
EPA MPGe - Combined114
EPA Mile Range - 59

Battery
Type - 17.69 kWh Lithium
Charging Time (240V/16A) - 7 Hours
Charger (120V / 240V) - Level 1 / Level 2
Charging Port - SAE J1772

Dimension
Length - 136.22”
Width - 57.87”
Height - 63.58”
Wheelbase - 96.65”

Weight
Curb Weight - 2,270.76 lbs
GVWR - 2,932 lbs

Brake
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - Included
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) - Included

Tire
Front165/65/R14
Rear165/65/R14

Other
Seating - 4 Adults
Display - 9” Center Touchscreen

Safety Features

• - Battery Protection System
• - Vehicle Anti Theft System
• - Speed Sensing Door Lock System
• - ABS + EBD
• - Over-Speed Warning
• - Seat Belt Warning
• - Backup Camera
• - Bluetooth Hand Free Devices
• - Door Ajar Warning
• - Air Bags (Driver + Front Passenger)
• - Car Seat Fixture

Limited Warranty

• - Powertrain (10-Year / 100,000 Miles)
• - Lithium-ion Battery (10-Year / 100,000 Miles)
• - Corrosion (5-Year / 60,000 Miles)
• - Basic Coverage (5-Year / 60,000 Miles)

I wonder what the charging speed is at Level 1, 120V? Because that's all the power I would have available to me at one of my destinations.