The Autopax CEO Joy Kalua says that the AirEv YETU Electric Vehicles are a result of a well-thought world-class process and have been tested for the convenience of all local users. The global modern and beautiful-looking machines have been designed to meet mobility needs and deliver affordability, reliability, and sustainability in support of the life aspirations of each individual owner. The electric cars will be manufactured in partnership with SGMW and will soon be assembled in Kenya. Subsequently, AirEv YETU will be mass-produced locally using local components, thus supporting local manufacturing, and creating thousands of local decent jobs.
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Models:- Autopax AirEv YETU (which covers 200 kilometers on full charge) and Autopax AirEv YETU Pro (which covers 300 kilometers on full charge).
Price:- The AirEv YETU is yet to hit Kenyan market, but Kenyans can expect to get it from a starting price of between Ksh.1.7 million and Ksh.2 million.
Size:- Long range AirEv YETU will have a compact exterior body dimensions of 1.505 meters by 2.974 meters by 1.631 meters.
External Features:- Extended horizon DRL lamp, Illuminous Wuling Logo, Modern Parallel Headlamp and Rear Lamp, Easy home charging System, Aero-craft cabin window, Keyless Entry.
System Features:- Synthetic Leather Seat & Leather covered steering wheel, Smart Start System, Power Outlet 12V and USB Charging port 18V, 2 Airbags, Anti-lock Brake System & Electronic Brake Distribution, Electronic Stability control, Electric Parking Brake with Automatic vehicle holding, Hill hold control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Camera and rear parking sensor, Dual 10.25 inches integrated floating widescreen, Radio, Air conditioner, Music, Navigation and Wuling Remote Control App.
Color:- Buyers can choose between the ‘Lemon Yellow’ and an ‘Avocado Green’ option.
Battery:- The standard range car’s 17.3 KWh (which covers 200 kilometers on full charge) battery takes eight and a half hours to be fully charged while for the long-range version, its 26.7 KWh (which covers 300 kilometers on full charge) battery takes four hours to charge fully.
Seating Capacity:- four-seater capacity.
Infotainment System:- A rear parking sensor and camera, radio, USB connectivity, Bluetooth and two airbags.
Additional features: The long-range version gets satellite navigation, window control, as well as a geofencing alarm. Geofencing alarms send alerts to car owners if their vehicle enters the specified geofence area or leaves it.