Hongqi E-HS3 Review: Compact Electric SUV with All-Wheel Drive

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Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychPublished: 2025-12-10 01:44Updated: 2026-09-24 10:12Views: 527

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Hongqi E-HS3 — is a stylish Chinese electric vehicle from the Hongqi brand that combines dynamics, eco-friendliness, and luxury. With a 52 kWh battery, it offers both front- and all-wheel-drive versions, making it ideal for big cities. The model stands out with its innovative design and rich equipment. Hongqi E-HS3 tuning will help you enhance and refine your car’s appearance, and if you need accessories for another vehicle, our product range is available via this link.

Technical Specifications

Battery and Charging: Capacity 52.5 kWh, lithium-ion with liquid cooling and heating. Charging: slow — 12 h, fast — 0.6 h.
Power and Drive:

Qiyue 2WD: 155 hp (114 kW), 340 Nm, front-wheel drive.
Flag Collar 4WD: 310 hp (228 kW), 680 Nm, all-wheel drive (two 114 kW motors).

Performance: Max speed 160 km/h; acceleration 0–100 km/h — 10 s (2WD) / 6 s (4WD). Range (CLTC): 405 km (2WD) / 345 km (4WD).
Dimensions: Length 4490 mm, width 1875 mm, height 1615 mm.
Suspension: Front — MacPherson, rear — multi-link.

Equipment

The model is available in two versions:

Qiyue 2WD (base): ABS, ESP, 6 airbags, 360° camera, panoramic roof, Bose audio system (8 speakers), 10.1" touchscreen, GPS, Bluetooth, wireless charging, heated driver’s seat, leather steering wheel.
Flag Collar 4WD (extended): All-wheel drive, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, active braking, fatigue detection, HUD projector, air purifier, front seat ventilation/heating, leather+suede, roof rails, adaptive LED headlights.

Exterior and Interior

E-HS3 exterior is inspired by Chinese aesthetics: grille with chrome accents, LED lighting (adaptive in 4WD), electric tailgate. Mirrors with memory and auto-folding emphasize its premium status.

Interior is spacious and high-tech: digital dashboard, eco-leather (or leather + suede in the top trim), multifunction steering wheel, climate control. The central display integrates navigation; the lack of CarPlay is compensated by wireless charging and premium audio.