The regular powertrain in the SUV has been replaced by an AC motor, and inside the car they’ve installed digital panel.
The Czech start-up MW Motor has created an electric car based on the UAZ Hunter. Today, the company has begun taking orders for the new vehicle. According to “Tesla Magazine”, prices for “green SUV” start from €39,900. Cars are available with left or right steering wheel. Also, Czechs are offering test-drive of SUV in Dobrzahny.
The regular engine has been replaced by an AC motor. SUV retains a 5-speed manual transmission and AWD. The motor output is 160hp. The battery gives from 56 to 90 kWt/hr.
The electric vehicle is 120 kg heavier than the regular UAZ Hunter. Drive reserve starts from 240 km. Fast charge option is available. It can charge battery by 80% for “lunch break”.
According to the developers, the new electric SUV should be popular among farmers, miners and forest workers, whose activities are going off road.
PSR Analysis: UAZ Hunter (standard gasoline version) is a slightly modified UAZ-469 SUV. Its mass production was started in 1972. At the moment, its price in Russia starts at €10,000. It cannot be exported to EU because of the ecological standards. So, its electric version is quite an interesting project, with the exception of huge mark-up. PSR
Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant – Russia Operations, for Power Systems Research
