For under €14,000, here is the talented Chinese electric cousin of Peugeot and Citroën.
This page is translated from the original post "À moins de 14 000 €, voici le talentueux cousin chinois électrique de Peugeot et Citroën" in French.
- 20/05/2025 15:50
Hedmos, a new electric brand from the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën alliance (DPC), unveils its first model in China.
Positioned in the 100% electric compact SUV segment, the Hedmos 06 aims at a broad audience. While its design is overall very successful without being revolutionary, wait until you know its pricing… The list price of this attractive vehicle is set at 16,100 euros, but a limited launch offer reduces this price to 13,900 euros to attract early buyers. It is a necessity as these prices are nothing exceptional in the Chinese market.
On the design side, the brand claims a “French aesthetic.” Sharp lines, dynamic curves, elegant arches, and taut surfaces give it a distinctive identity. Simplicity, open spaces, and flexibility meet the expectations of Chinese consumers.
Everything but a discount electric car
The interior, decidedly technological, is distinguished by a clean LCD dashboard, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a floating central console integrating a touchscreen and speed controls. Cup holders and storage are ideally placed between the front seats, while hexagonal air vents add a nice style touch. Of course, it is impossible to judge the quality of materials from a photo, but Dongfeng is not known for low-end offerings, and there shouldn’t be any unpleasant surprises.
Under the hood, the SUV is powered by a 160 kW (220 hp) electric motor coupled with a 62 kWh battery offering a range of 520 km according to the CLTC cycle, translating to about 400 km in the WLTP cycle. Fast charging from 20% to 80% takes 30 minutes. While this technical specification does not set any new standards, it certainly does not pale in comparison to European models twice as expensive!
Measuring 4.67 m long, 1.90 m wide, and 1.617 m high, with a wheelbase of 2.775 m, the Hedmos 06 could find its place in any compact SUV market globally… If Hedmos ever considers entering the European market, we would love to witness the family lunches at Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. The coexistence between partners could prove to be as electric as their vehicles!
ALSO READ: Why is it impossible to find a cheap electric car?
We also suggestthese articles:
Also read
