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A few days ago, we learned from the official Xingtu Automobile that the Star Era ES Extended Range Edition will be launched at the end of this year. As a new model, the car is expected to be equipped with the same power system as the Epoch ET range extender version, including a 1.5T range extender + rear single motor, and a 32 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. For reference, the guide price range of the current Star Era ES pure electric version is 198,800-339,800 yuan, and the 2025 Star Era ES pure electric version will be launched on August 21, with a pre-sale price range of 199,900-309,900 yuan.
The 2025 Star Era ES pure electric version is a real car, for styling reference only
In addition to the planned launch time, Xingtu Auto has not officially revealed more information about the Star Era ES Extended Range Edition, but it is likely that the car will adopt a similar exterior and interior design as the pure electric version, with minor adjustments in details, such as increasing the air intake at the lower part of the front bumper. For reference, the front face of the Epoch ES EV is equipped with a continuous LED light strip, and the 2025 model will be equipped with ISD interactive headlights as standard.
The Epoch ES EV features a fastback design with a rear-facing camera on the front fenders, a concealed door handle design, and a drag coefficient of 0.205. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4945/1978/1480 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000 mm.
In terms of the rear, the 2025 Star Era ES pure electric version will be equipped with a two-speed adjustable electric rear wing as standard, which can be automatically opened and lifted according to speed, or can be manually opened through the car screen. The charging port for the EV version is located on the left rear fender, and it is expected that a new fuel filler port will be added to the right rear fender for the future range extender version.
The interior of the 2025 Epoch ES EV
The interior part refers to the Star Era ES pure electric version, and the interior of the car adopts an enveloping design style, equipped with a narrow full LCD instrument panel and a floating central control screen, using 8155 car machine chips. At the same time, the power seat adjustment button is designed in the door panel, and the wireless charging pad for mobile phones is equipped under the central control screen.
Epoch ET Extended Range Power System
In terms of power, it is expected that the ES Extended Range Edition will be equipped with the same power system as the ES Extended Range Edition, which is based on a 400-volt architecture. Among them, the maximum power of the 1.5T range extender is 115 kilowatts, the total power of the motor is 195 kilowatts, and the total torque is 324 Nm·m. In terms of battery, the Epoch ET Extended Range Edition is equipped with CATL's lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 32 kWh and a pure electric range of 200 kilometers under CLTC mode.
2025 Epoch ES Pure Electric Edition
For reference, the 2025 Epoch ES EV is available in two power forms: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. The single motor is available in high/low tuning, with a maximum power of 185 kW and 230 kW, and a peak torque of 356 Nm·m and 425 Nm·m, respectively. The twin motors have a total power of 353 kW and a total torque of 480 Nm·m. In terms of batteries, there are three capacity battery packs: 70 kWh, 77 kWh, and 100 kWh, and provide four ranges of 605 km, 680 km, 710 km, and 880 km (CLTC mode).
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After the launch of the extended-range version of the model, the main competitors are Changan Qiyuan A07, AVATR 12, Dongfeng Yipai eπ07, and Leapmotor C01 that provide extended-range hybrid systems. According to the latest sales data, the Star Era ES (pure electric version) achieved sales of 109 units in June this year, and 2,399 units in the past six months, and the sales trend is gradually declining. It is expected that the arrival of the Epoch ES Extended Range Edition will help expand the audience of the car series. For more information about the car, we will keep an eye on it.