China's Great Wall Motors (GWM) has recently announced a new SUV under its Wey brand, according to CnEVPost.
The Lanshan is a six-seat, plug-in hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive, refreshing last year's model, CnEVPost reported. The new Lanshan will be available in three variants: Max, Ultra, and Ultra Black Knight. Battery capacities are available up to 52.3 kWh, with the range topping out at 834 miles, or 136 miles if going all-electric. GWM says the Lanshan can hit 62 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds.
As for bells and whistles, a video tour posted to YouTube shows that the Lanshan has a rear entertainment system, passenger tray tables, seat massage, autopilot, wireless phone charging, and a driver's side heads-up display.
Upgrading to an electric vehicle is also a massive leap in quality from a gas car.
For starters, burning gas produces loads of health hazards for those in the car. Plus, light-duty vehicles like passenger cars are responsible for a large portion of American emissions. This atmospheric pollution exacerbates destructive weather patterns like floods and droughts. It also speeds up polar ice cap melt, which, in turn, raises sea levels. Going electric helps push back against those consequences.
Hybrid vehicles are a comfortable middle ground for those with range anxiety, but carry with them a loss in efficiency for juggling two systems. When the option is available, it's worth going all-electric. Either way, studies show that most buyers of both pure electric and hybrid vehicles don't want to go back to gas cars.
One major reason to go all-in with electric is the ability to charge your EV at home with solar power. This reduces costs even further in the long run. EnergySage has a free online tool that can connect homeowners to vetted local solar installers. With their help, homeowners can save up to $10,000 in installation costs thanks to rebates and credits.
The 30% solar tax credits in the United States are on the way out at the end of the year, though, so it's best to jump on them while they're available.
The 2025 Wey Lanshan is now available in China starting at $41,520.
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