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Karry Porpoise

Karry Porpoise
A Karry Porpoise (Jiangtun) EV in Shenzhen
Overview
ManufacturerKarry
Also calledKarry Jiangtun
Karry Finless Porpoise EV
JAC Lanmao M1
Production2022—present
Model years2022—present
AssemblyAnhui, China
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body style4-door van
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedKarry X6
Powertrain
Electric motorpermanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Length4,746 mm (186.9 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,965 mm (77.4 in)

The Karry Porpoise is an electric light, commercial 5/6-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Karry since June 2022.[1]

Overview

Karry Porpoise rear quarter
Karry Porpoise E7L rear quarter

The Karry Porpoise EV is an fully electric urban logistics van by Karry, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution.[2] The same platform also spawned an ICE powered pickup truck called the Karry X6.[3]

From 2024, the Karry Porpoise EV received various variants in dimensions, with the original Karry Porpoise being renamed the Karry Porpoise E6 retaining the 4746mm length, a longer Karry Porpoise E7 with a length of 5150mm, and a shorter Karry Porpoise E5 with a length of 4480mm.[4][5][6]

Specifications

The Karry Porpoise EV was built on a frame chassis with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor positioned over the rear axle, with the output of which reaching 60 kW, and 220 Nm of torque. A 41.86 kWh lithium iron phosphate flat battery pack is located right under the floor. The Karry Porpoise EV is capable of covering 285 km on one charge. The powertrain layout of the Porpoise EV is rear-wheel drive, with MacPherson-type independent front suspension and rear-dependent leaf springs.[7] The top speed is 80 km/h, and the cargo space is 6.6 cubic meters.[8]

Karry X6/ Little Elephant EV

The Karry X6 is the gasoline powered micro truck variant of the Porpoise EV. The Karry X6 was launched in February 2022, and available as a crew cab and single cab body style. The powertrain of the Karry X6 is a 1.6 liter engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission developing 22hp and 158N·m of torque.[9][10]


The Karry Little Elephant EV (Xiaoxiang EV,小象EV) is the micro truck variant of the Porpoise EV. Sharing the body with the Karry X6 while featuring the grille-less front end of the Karry Porpoise. It was launched in January 2023 and features a 85kW permanent magnet synchronous motor and 55.7kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP battery) supplied by CATL, supporting a CLTC range of 251km. It is equipped with the e-Motion Drive 2.0 electric drive system with 30%-80% of the battery charged within 36 minutes.[11]

JAC Lanmao M1

The JAC Lanmao M1 (蓝猫M1) is a rebadged variant of the Karry Porpoise electric van. The JAC Lanmao M1 features a restyled front bumper and 40.55kWh batteries supplied by Gotion High-Tech.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Karry officially launches Finless Porpoise EV". marklines.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ "The vehicle is 5.5 meters long!1.6L+5MT real shot Karry Superior X6 micro card". min.news. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "2022 Karry Jiangtun II Electric Van Safety Electric Mini Bus Electric Vehicle". chhgcltd.en.made-in-china.com. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Karry Porpoise E5 specs". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Karry Porpoise E6 specs". Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Karry Porpoise E7 specs". Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Karry Finless Porpoise EV: Specifications, prices". chinamobil.ru. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Let's take a look at Karry Finless Dolphin EV: Wide body and middle surface, with side sliding doors, can it meet the needs of logistics and transportation?". min.news. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  9. ^ "The vehicle is 5.5 meters long!1.6L+5MT real shot Karry Superior X6 micro card". min.news. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  10. ^ "售4.69万起/8款车型 开瑞X6正式上市". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  11. ^ "售17.98-18.78万元 小象EV正式上市". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ "JAC Lanmao M1" (in Chinese). autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 16 September 2023.