On July 12, Honda’s Ye S7 medium-sized pure electric SUV was declared by the Chinese MIIT. The car is built based on the brand’s W architecture for the Chinese market and the official launch is expected to be later this year.
Honda unveiled the Ye (烨) EV series for China on April 16 this year, aiming to achieve 100% electrification in the Chinese market by 2035. The series plans to launch six models by 2027, with the Ye S7 and Ye P7 being the series’ first models, which will be put into production by the Dongfeng Honda and GAC Honda joint ventures in China, respectively. The third car called the Ye GT Concept will be mass-produced in 2025.
In the front, the Honda Ye S7 uses a through-type LED daytime running light, with a forked design on both sides, in an elongated “H” shape. At the same time, the H logo of the Ye series appears at the center. The rear is equipped with a through-type taillight design, which also presents an elongated H shape. Additionally, the A, B, and C pillars on the side have been blackened, supplemented by black fenders, side skirts, and wheel eyebrows, making the car look sporty.
A dual-color exterior will also be available for consumers to choose from. The ‘S7’ tail label further indicates the identity of the vehicle. The Honda Ye S7 has a length, width, and height of 4750/1930/1625 mm, respectively; a wheelbase of 2930 mm, a curb weight of 2305 kg, an approach angle of 17°, and a departure angle of 24°. The car also runs on 265/45R21 104V tires.
Moreover, the powertrain consists of 150 kW front and 200 kW rear electric motors that output a combined power of 350 kW (469 hp), matched with a ternary lithium battery pack from CATL. The top speed is 180 km/h. The battery capacity and range information have not been revealed at this time. A reducer is also present.
From January to June 2024, the Dongfeng Honda joint venture had a cumulative sales volume of 237,900 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 4.79%; of which 35,400 vehicles were sold in June, a year-on-year decrease of 16.41%.
Source: Chinese MIIT, Sohu
