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Dongfeng has received regulatory clearance for the eπ 007 hub-motor variant in China following its inclusion in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing on November 11, making it the country’s first mass-produced passenger vehicle using four in-wheel motors.

The approved sedan retains the dimensions of the current eπ 007, measuring 4,880 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width and 1,476 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,915 mm.

The vehicle uses four independent in-wheel motors produced by Shanghai Automobile Electric Drive, each rated at 100 kW for a combined output of 400 kW (536 hp).

The hub-motor architecture removes traditional components such as the driveshaft and differential, reducing mechanical loss by roughly 30% and lowering maintenance requirements by 20–30%.

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Independent wheel control also narrows the turning radius by 10–15% and provides millisecond-level torque response, while four-wheel energy-recuperation control increases regeneration efficiency by about 25%.

On November 10, Dongfeng launched the upgraded eπ 007+ for the domestic market. Three trims are available with both pure-electric and range-extended powertrains.

The limited-time starting price is 139,900 CNY (c. $19,700), compared with an official list range of 149,900 CNY to 159,900 CNY (c. $21,100–$22,500).

All versions include a roof-mounted lidar module, the Tianyuan T200 assisted-driving system and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip.

The fastback exterior and closed front fascia remain consistent with the 007 series. A speed-adaptive rear spoiler is standard, and the model carries a reported drag coefficient of 0.209 after 23 aerodynamic revisions.

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A 15.6-inch touchscreen is standard, accompanied by a redesigned steering-wheel center. The cabin includes a spatial audio system, 64-color ambient lighting, fragrance functions and structural battery protections. Physical switches are minimized.

The pure-electric eπ 007+ is sold in two versions: a 200 kW rear-motor configuration with a 650-km (404-mile) CLTC range and a 400 kW dual-motor version rated at 565 km (351 miles). Both use lithium iron phosphate battery packs.

The range-extended model combines a 1.5-liter generator with a 160 kW rear motor, offering 308 km (191 miles) of electric-only range and up to 1,308 km (813 miles) of combined driving. It also supports 4C fast charging.

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Performance features include a zero-to-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds for the four-wheel-drive variant, an FSD variable-damping suspension and a 50:50 weight distribution. A run-flat capability, more common in higher-end EVs, has been added across the lineup.

The introduction of a mass-production hub-motor sedan positions Dongfeng among the first established automakers to commercialize in-wheel motor technology at scale, raising questions about how quickly mainstream consumers will adopt a drivetrain architecture that shifts nearly all traction control to software.

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