Voyah Free is an electric crossover from the premium Dongfeng sub-brand. The car went on sale in China in June 2021.
A separate modular ESSA (Electric Smart Secure Architecture) platform has been developed especially for the Voyah models: double wishbone suspension at the front, multi-lever at the rear, aluminium sub-frames, traction battery under the floor. And the Free model also has airbags ‘all-round’.
The basic version of Voyah Free is an electric car. And the second version is a rechargeable sequential hybrid.
Voyah Free specs:
- top speed – 200 km/h
- acceleration to 100 km/h – 4,5 s
- horsepower – 694 hp
- power density – 303 hp/t
- engine volume – 1476 cm³
- vehicle weight – 2290 kg
Voyah Free engine:
There are several powertrain options to choose from. In the first case, an electric motor with 347 hp (520 Nm) is mounted on the rear axle. The second uses two motors with a combined output of 694 bhp (1,040 Nm). The latest version – Ultra Long Battery Life Pure Electric Version – develops 490 bhp.
In China, a hybrid version is available – with a 1.5-litre petrol unit producing 109 bhp, which acts as a ‘range extender’.
Voyah Free battery and range:
The range depends on equipment – 505, 475 and 860 (of which 140 on pure electricity) km respectively. An express recharging function is available, which replenishes the energy reserve from 20 to 80% in half an hour.
Voyah Free 0 – 100:
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.5 seconds.
Voyah Free top speed:
The top speed reaches 200 kilometres per hour.
Voyah Free interior:
Its main ‘gimmick’ is the front panel that lifts and lowers. There are three displays on the front fascia, a projection screen and an over-the-air media update function. The four-zone climate control is voice-activated (the electronics recognize which ‘zone’ the command comes from), the front seats are ventilated and have a massager. There is adaptive cruise control, with third-level autopilot in the future.
Voyah Free price (Voyah Free for sale):
The car is available from €53000.