After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Beijing Auto Show has made a grand comeback. Last April 25 the show, formally called the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, officially kicked off at the China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi, an hour’s drive from the capital.
Off-road specialist brand BAIC’s theme for the show was “Craftsmanship Technology and Quality BAIC.” It participated in the exhibition alongside the BAIC Group’s subsidiaries BAIC ARCFOX, Beijing Benz, and Beijing Hyundai.
BAIC unveiled its magic core electric drive technology and the electric versions of the B40 and B60, whose internal combustion engine (ICE) versions were recently launched at the recent Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The “aristocratic electric four-wheel drive light off-road SUV” BJ30 began presale for the Chinese market.
BAIC also set up a special technology exhibition area and a patent wall at the auto show, displaying many industry-leading technologies in the fields of electrification and intelligence, underscoring the brand’s design and manufacturing technologies.
BAIC Group’s main booth showcased 19 self-developed products that represent BAIC’s technology. The lineup includes the B30 electric drive version, the all-new B40, the B60 electric version, among many other models including sedans and pickups.
On the opening day, BAIC held a press conference with the theme “Driving Electric, Igniting the Future” to provide an in-depth interpretation of their EV technology. The show also marked the debut of the electric B60 SUV and the all-new B40 electric SUV.
The entire B30 series also officially kicked off its presale, featuring the exclusive 1.5T electric drive engine. Paired with a segment-unique front and rear dual-drive motor setup, the B30 boasts an impressive 0-to-100 km/h acceleration time of just 6 seconds.
The electric four-wheel drive system responds in a mere 0.03 seconds, enabling seamless switching between two-wheel and four-wheel drive modes. With a combined fuel consumption of 6.45 liters per 100 kilometers and a total driving range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, the B30’s domestic starting price of RMB 119,900 (approximately PHP954,000) solidifies it as the “king of value for money for off-road vehicles.”
At the show, BAIC showcased its smarter, more energy-efficient, and safer technological advancements that enable the company to drive quality improvements and achieve value for money for its customers.
On the eve of the auto show, BAIC hosted a technology salon to provide an in-depth interpretation of their “technology empowers quality equality” automobile manufacturing proposition. At the auto show, the BAIC Technology Exhibition Area focused on electrification and intelligent technologies, intuitively showcasing the strength of “Tech-Driven BAIC.”
BAIC’s patent wall showcased its technological prowess. To date, BAIC has applied for approximately 35,000 patents, placing it in the industry’s top tier. The independently developed Polestar pure electric high-end flagship platform deeply integrates the Mercedes-Benz luxury rear-wheel drive platform’s homologous design in engineering and module development with the brand-new framework of the Darwin 2.0 technology system.
BAIC’s Magic core electric drive super off-road platform, specifically designed for all-terrain off-roading, creates the ultimate “electric off-road” solution. The powerful and durable motor system, α-power, demonstrates the ultimate motor performance. Its groundbreaking Aurora Battery maintains a record of zero spontaneous combustion, providing all-weather and all-terrain safety protection in three extreme scenarios: battery bottoming out, heavy rain and flooding, and high-temperature self-ignition.
