Chevrolet Menlo Teased, Will Become The Brand’s First EV In China

Chevrolet has released the first teaser image of the all-new Menlo, ahead of its debut on November 8th.

Drawing inspiration from the FNR-X concept, the production model will become the brand’s first electric vehicle in China. The company is keeping details under wraps, but said the Menlo is a “sporty-looking sedan that leverages GM’s highly efficient and reliable electric propulsion and intelligent connectivity technology.”

That isn’t much to go on, but the teaser image shows the car will be a lot more stylish than the Bolt as it features a rakish rear window and a sporty spoiler. The model has also been equipped with slender taillights that echo the concept and are separated by a black band featuring a bowtie emblem.

While Chevrolet only released one teaser image, a handful of pictures surfaced over the summer. They showed the Menlo will have a sculpted hood and a fully enclosed grille that is flanked by slender headlights. Given the popularity of crossovers, the car also has plastic body cladding and faux skid plates.

Details will be announced later this week, but previous reports have suggested the model will be heavily influenced by the Buick Velite 6 EV. As a result, the Menlo is expected to have a 35 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers an electric motor that develops 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. This setup should enable the vehicle to travel approximately 187 miles (301 km) on a single charge.

It remains unclear if a larger battery pack will also be available, but Buick introduced the Velite 6 Plus last month. It has a 52.5 kWh battery which increases the range up to 255 miles (410 km).