Hongqi AWD EVs prove ‘efficient’ in DoE test

HONGQI PHILIPPINES participated in last year’s Department of Energy (DoE) Eco-Run — represented by Flagship versions of its high-power, dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric vehicles Hongqi EHS7, the Hongqi EH7, and Hongqi EHS9.

The test activity covered a 154.5-kilometer route from Tarlac through Pangasinan to La Union via the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). “Intended to generate credible, real-world energy-efficiency data, the run included a wide mix of internal combustion vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles, with most BEVs running single-motor drivetrains and only a few participating with dual-motor AWD systems, all under actual highway driving conditions,” said Hongqi Philippines in a release.

The vehicles were said to have been driven in a manner to “reflect typical highway behavior.” Participants accelerated to overtake slower traffic at 100kph, then returned to a cruising speed of 80kph. At the conclusion, “all three vehicles still delivered exceptional energy-efficiency results, reflecting Hongqi’s balanced approach to performance and efficiency,” continued the statement.

The standardized unit for testing by the DoE is a “Liter of Gasoline Equivalent” or Lge, allowing comparisons with different powertrains. According to the DoE, this unit of energy content is defined as being equal to the chemical energy contained in one liter of standardized gasoline liquid fuel, allowing for a fair measurement of new energy vehicle efficiency against traditional internal combustion engines.

The EHS7 returned a consumption figure of 48.79km/Lge, the EH7 attained 51.16km/Lge, and the EHS9 scored 40.57km/Lge.

Hongqi Philippines said that the results “are particularly noteworthy given the vehicles’ performance specifications. Both the EHS7 Flagship AWD midsize SUV and EH7 Flagship AWD midsize sedan produce 610hp (455 kW) and 756Nm of torque, while the larger EHS9 Flagship AWD full-size SUV delivers 544hp (405 kW) and 750Nm of torque. These figures highlight Hongqi’s ability to balance powerful dual-motor AWD performance with efficient energy consumption.”

“The DoE Eco Run results reaffirm Hongqi’s commitment to delivering electric vehicles that combine exceptional performance with real-world efficiency,” said Hongqi Philippines President Rashid Delgado. “Hongqi’s BEVs demonstrate that high performance and efficiency can go hand in hand. From our dual-motor AWD models to single-motor RWD vehicles, each achieves strong power and notable energy efficiency, reflecting our commitment to engineering excellence and a refined driving experience across the entire lineup.”

For more information, visit any of the Hongqi Philippines showrooms in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang, Manila Bay, and Quezon City. The official website is www.hongqi.ph; social media accounts are (hongqi.philippines) on Facebook and (@hongqi_ph) on Instagram (@hongqi_ph).