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JAC Philippines unwrapped its all-new Ytterby electric vehicle last week at the newly inaugurated JAC Pasig showroom of Autohub Group of Companies. The newest showroom is located at the corner of E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue and Jose Cruz st. in bgy. Barrio Ugong that has a 12-car display and is the first of 7 JAC Philippines dealerships to be inaugurated this year.
The All-New Ytterby features a 9-in-1 Electric Drive System that integrates nine system components, including the motor, reducer, drive motor controller, high-voltage power distributor and AC/DC system. It comes in two variants– the Air 405 at P1,195,000, while the PRO 505 costs P1,320,000. They come with 6 years or 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first), 8 years or 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first) on main power battery and integrated electric drive assembly, and a free 24/7 emergency roadside assistance for the first year. The units come with free portable charger, and a free home charger (installation covered by the owner).
The Air 405 has maximum CLTC range of 405 kilometers, courtesy of a 41-kWh battery pack and an electric motor producing 94 horsepower and 135 newton-meters of torque while the PRO 505 variant gets a 51.5-kWh battery for a 505-km CLTC maximum range, with power increased to 134 horsepower and 175 Newton-meters of torque. Using a DC fast charger, the All-New Ytterby’s battery can be replenished from 30 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. Meanwhile, a full charge using the supplied 7-kWh home charger takes only 7.5 to 9 hours, depending on the model.
The All-New Ytterby EV joins the JAC Philippines’ other vehicles now in town — JS4 subcompact SUV, JS6 compact SUV, JS8 PRO midsize 7-seater SUV and T8 PRO pickup.
“The launch of the All-New Ytterby is timely as EVs steadily become more mainstream in the Philippines because of their ability to provide clean and cost-efficient mobility. Leading edge does not have to mean out of reach, with all its technology and features, this vehicle is surprisingly accessible. This stylish and practical EV complements our lineup of attractive and value-packed models that we believe every Filipino deserves,” JAC Philippines brand head Tonette Lee said.