New Chinese Aiways SUV starts long journey from China to Frankfurt

AIWAYS U5 battery-electric SUV departed from Xi’an, China on the 17th July.

Set to arrive in Frankfurt, Germany, in time for Frankfurt Motor Show in September

Single point-to-point route of 14,231 km (8,843 miles) forms part of rigorous test program; showcases how simple and easy U5 is to live with

U5 to be launched in Europe from April 2020

AIWAYS say that will be first Chinese brand to bring electric SUVs to Europe

The interior of the Aiways U5

A pair of Aiways U5 SUVs have embarked on what is believed to be the longest point-to-point drive of a prototype electric vehicle ever attempted. The prototype AIWAYS U5 battery-electric SUVs departed a few days ago from Xi’an in China, and are now being driven 14,231 km (8,843 miles) to Frankfurt, Germany. The vehicles, which are nearing the end of a comprehensive test and development program, are scheduled to complete their epic journey in September – just in time for the Frankfurt Motor Show.

To see more about this car go to the Aiways website https://www.ai-ways.com/eng/u5.html

On their way to Frankfurt, a mere 14,231 Km drive….’Are we there yet?’