Livan 7

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Livan 7
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Overview
Manufacturer Livan Automotive
Also calledMaple Cao Cao 60 (ride hailing taxi version)
Production2023–present
Designer Under the lead of Guy Burgoyne
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Platform GBRC (Global Battery Rapid Change) platform
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous
Battery
  • 50 kWh LFP
  • 68 kWh ternary lithium battery
Range
  • 450km
  • 605km
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,775 mm (109.3 in)
Length4,690 mm (184.6 in)
Width1,892 mm (74.5 in)
Height1,650 mm (65.0 in)

The Livan 7 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Livan Automotive. [1]

Contents

Overview

Originally previewed by the Livan RL7 Concept at The 2022 Chongqing Auto Show in June 2022, [2] the Livan 7 is the second product of the renamed Livan brand and sits in the compact crossover space (A-class in China) of the brand's line up. [1]

The Livan 7 rides on the GBRC architecture and has a drag coefficient of 0.238Cd. The Livan 7's base model features a 120kW electric motor, while all other higher configurations is equipped with a 180kW electric motor. The 120kW motor version powers the front wheels, whereas the other 180kW variants are rear-wheel drive. The base model uses a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension, while other more upmarket models feature a five-link independent suspension. The Livan 7 also offers two range variants including 450km and 605km all-electric range versions. The two versions are equipped with the 50 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack and the 68 kWh ternary lithium battery pack respectively, with both batteries supplied by Guo Xuan High-Tech. The Livan 7 also has battery swapping capability, as the battery swapping service is facilitated by Geely's E-ENERGEE platform. [3]

The driving assist systems of the Livan 7 includes a level 2+ advanced driving assistance system, which has hard wares including one lidar, five 4D millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and “Geely Future Mobility Constellation” supported satellite positioning. The constellation of Geely consist of 240 satellites, with the first phase of 72 satellites placed in orbit by 2025. The second phase consists of 168 satellites. The computing platform of the Livan 7 is equipped with Geely’s self-developed Dragon Eagle-1 automotive-grade 7nm chip.

The interior design of the Livan 7 is symmetrical, with a 15.6-inch central control screen positioning in the center and a 9.2-inch instrument panel behind a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. The cockpit is also paired with a 50-inch AR-HUD. [4]

Maple Cao Cao 60

The Maple Cao Cao 60 is the ride hailing taxi version of the Livan 7. The Cao Cao 60 was designed for Geely's own ride hailing app, the Caocao Mobility. The Cao Cao 60 is equipped with swappable batteries that support a 415 km CLTC range and is manufactured by Maple. [5]

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References

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