Gleagle EV K17 A 20 kWh (48 Hp)
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Gleagle EV K17:
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A Overview:
Gleagle EV K17 (A). Weighing only 1170 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 48 Hp electric motor provides adequate power for urban commuting and low-speed driving, but struggles significantly with highway speeds and rapid acceleration. Torque is sufficient for city starts.
Fuel Economy
With a 20 kWh battery, the 151 km (94 miles) range is strictly suitable for short daily commutes. Energy consumption is efficient for its class, but range anxiety will be a significant factor for any trips beyond the city.
Best Use Case:
City Commuting / Urban Driving
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable entry into the EV market (assumed pricing)
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Low running costs due to electric powertrain
- • Decent initial torque for urban acceleration
- • Practical 5-door, 5-seat configuration
Cons:
- • Very limited electric range (151 km)
- • Low power output struggles on highways
- • Unknown long-term reliability and after-sales support
- • Basic interior features and materials (assumed)
- • Lack of independent safety ratings (Euro NCAP)
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Gleagle |
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| Model: | EV K17 |
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| Generation: | A |
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| Modification (Engine): | 20 kWh (48 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2018 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 24.4 kg/Hp, 41 Hp/tonne |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3971 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1745 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1496 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2461 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1472 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1456 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Tires size | 175/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 20 kWh |
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| System power: | 48 Hp |
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| All-electric range: | 151 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 48 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 165 Nm |
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| Average Energy consumption: | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
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