Kandi K23

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Kandi K23
Overview
Manufacturer Kandi Technologies
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Class Microvan
Body style 5-door van
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,649 mm (104.3 in)
Length3,974 mm (156.5 in)
Width1,636 mm (64.4 in)
Height1,625 mm (64.0 in)

The Kandi K23 is a microvan produced by the Chinese manufacturer Kandi Technologies.

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Sale

Along with the smaller K27 model, the K23 marked the manufacturer's entry to the United States market in the second half of 2020. [1]

Technical data

The electric system of the Kandi K23 is made of a battery with a capacity of 41.4 kWh, which provides a maximum range of up to 280 kilometers per charge. [2] Replenishing the full condition of the batteries takes about 7.5 hours. [3]

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References

  1. "EV startup Kandi to launch in the USA" . Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  2. "Kandi Reveals America's Most Affordable Electric Cars: Pre-Sales Start in August" . Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  3. "Will Kandi Crush Our Expectations With Its $17,499 EV?" . Retrieved 2020-09-18.