2018 BAIC EU5 R600
The 2018 BAIC EU5 R600 is an all-electric sedan. Its electric drivetrain produces 163 hp (120 kW), with a quoted range of 311 miles (501 km), and it has front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 99 mph (159 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2018 BAIC EU5 R600
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BAIC | Model | EU5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | Version / Trim | R600 |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Pearl White, Jet Black, Titanium Silver, Flame Red, Sky Blue, Champagne Gold |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | China |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet Motor | Battery | 60 kWh |
| Power | 163 hp / 120 kW | Torque | 300 Nm / 221 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Electric Range | 311 miles (501 km) | Max Charge Rate | 60 kW |
| Charge 0→80% | 40 mins | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2018 SEDANS
Compared with other 2018 sedans in our database, its 163 hp is 43% less than the average 2018 sedan (284 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.3 seconds slower than average, and it is 8% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2018 BAIC EU5 R600 | Average 2018 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | 284 hp (92 cars) | -43% |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm (92 cars) | -23% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 6.2 s (93 cars) | +37% |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 141 mph (93 cars) | -30% |
| Kerb weight | 1,480 kg | 1,617 kg (100 cars) | -8% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2018 sedans with similar power to the 2018 BAIC EU5 R600.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BAIC EU5 R600 | 163 hp | 8.5 s | 1,480 kg |
| 2018 Honda Clarity EV | 161 hp | 7.8 s | 1,624 kg |
| 2018 Chery Arrizo 5 1.5T | 156 hp | 9.5 s | 1,310 kg |
| 2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) | 170 hp | 7.2 s | 1,195 kg |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza 4-Door | 152 hp | 8.5 s | 1,310 kg |