Changan EADO EV460

While the Changan EADO EV460 looks simple and not-so-outstanding, when it comes to exterior design, the interior manages to command your attention with futuristic bits like a full TFT instrument console and the large 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The cabin feels proper plush with its dual-tone black and brown leather upholstery. The steering wheel and the centre console of the dashboard have premium-looking silver inlays, which uplift the ambience of the car. The lower part of the centre console gets a sleek-looking panel for automatic climate control below the AC vents, which gets piano-black inserts around and below it.

Other features which grace the cabin of the Changan EADO EV460 are an electric sunroof, powered driver’s seat, steering-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls, cruise control, a 6-speaker audio system, and an electronic parking brake.

The Changan EADO EV460 is one of those modern generation electric cars, which have chosen to look conventional rather than going the all snazzier way. The car looks smart and proportionate, with a proper traditional four-door sedan look with nice curvy-looking elements and roofline.

At the front, the Changan EADO EV460 has got a hint of Lexus’ design philosophy, which is quite evident from its spindle-themed front grille design. This grille is body coloured and comes with horizontal slats to give it a proper stretched look when viewed from the front. The front wing-like headlamps have all-LED projectors and get blue highlights within them, which signify that this is an electric vehicle. The Changan EADO EV460 gets additional blue touches on the lower corners of the front bumper.

From the side, the Changan EADO EV460 looks decent with a proper sedan look with four doors, a stretched wheelbase, and a curved roofline that flows to the back smoothly. There is a smooth character line that flows from the upper edge of the headlamp to the outer edge of the tail lamp. Apart from this crease, the Changan EADO EV460 lacks any other prominent design trait on the side.

At the back, the Changan EADO EV460 looks smart with its widely stretched LED tail lamps, which have the same wing-like shape as that of the headlamps. These two-part tail lamps stretch towards the boot lid, with their inner edges adjacent to the trapezoidal license plate housing that gets a sleek chrome garnish that joins the tail lamps. Additional chrome garnish is present on the rear bumper, making the Changan EADO EV460 look premium from the rear as well.

The low sung stance and instant torque availability give the Changan EADO EV460 a pleasant drive experience. However, the steering feels too light for higher speeds. The long wheelbase and width of the car assure a good amount of knee room, legroom, and shoulder room, which make the Changan EADO EV460 a comfortable place to be in for five passengers.

Under the hood, the Changan EADO EV460 gets a new generation 100 kW electric motor, which generates a maximum torque output of 245 Nm. These figures do make the Changan EADO EV460 one of the most powerful cars for its price. The driving juice is obtained from a 52.56 kWh electric battery, which takes 8 hours for a full charge by regular AC supply and 0-80% charge in 50 minutes using a quick charger. For the EADO EV460, Changan claims a maximum driving range of 460 km.

The Changan EADO EV460 has a decent array of standard safety features like front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill hold control, reverse parking sensors with camera and tire pressure monitoring system.

The Changan EADO EV460 offers itself as a decent new generation electric sedan, that focuses on comfort and good drive range, making it a practical EV option for those looking for a family-oriented vehicle.