In a significant advancement for the local electric vehicle (EV) industry, Regal Automobile Industries Limited has been granted an assembling certificate for its Seres 3 electric crossover SUV in Pakistan.
The certification was issued by the Engineering Development Board (EDB), which validated Regal Automobile’s in-house assembling and manufacturing capabilities. This green light, effective from 2nd October 2024, paves the way for the company to produce two variants of the Seres 3 EV in Pakistan.
Seres 3, a 5-seater electric crossover SUV, will now be available in two variants: one with a 49 kWh battery and another with a 54 kWh battery. This development follows the vehicle’s initial introduction as a completely built unit (CBU) in Pakistan in November 2023.
Only the 49 kWh variant was available initially, with a launch price of Rs. 9,100,000. However, just a month later, the company reduced the price to Rs. 8,390,000, which has remained steady since then. Notably, the Seres 3 EV is currently the most affordable option in the electric crossover SUV segment in Pakistan.
The addition of a 54 kWh variant, which features a larger battery, is a promising step for the company and the country’s EV market.
Seres 3 EV Specifications
- Battery Options:49 kWh and 54 kWh lithium-ion batteries
- Motor: 160 hp with 300 Nm torque
- Driving Range: Up to 405 km (for the 54 kWh variant) on a single charge
- Charging Time: Fast charging capable, 0-80% in about 30 minutes
- Top Speed: 160 km/h
- Seating Capacity: 5 seats
- Infotainment System: 10.25-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration
- Safety Features: Includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and multiple airbags.
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