Chinese carmaker Dongfeng is building a Hummer H1 copy that also serves as a military vehicle, just like the Humvee. Perhaps the Chinese went a little too far this time, though, by building an electric truck based on the Humvee genes. You may call it a Chinese Hummer EV, but it is more than that.
Oversized trucks are something that the Chinese borrowed from the American culture, and they have now combined them with their fondness for electric vehicles.
The result is an electric Humvee, but in a truck form, with a monstrous 1,070-horsepower electric powerplant. Essentially, this is an electric version of the M50 “Warrior” Dongfeng was already building for the wealthiest of the Chinese.
Of course, the Chinese company goes even further, planning an entire EV lineup based on the Humvee copycat. For this, they will use a new “M” sub-brand, with the first model being a three-row six-seat SUV. This is something GM also plans, as their GMC Hummer EV will sport an SUV version soon.
The Dongfeng M18 EV will in turn be more powerful, with an 800 kW (1,070 HP) electric motor and a 140-kWh battery that allows for a range of 311 miles (500 km). This combination will get it to 62 mph (100 kph) in under 5 seconds, so it’s no slouch.