Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that builds iPhones, has unveiled the Cavira, a mid-size electric crossover that competes with the Tesla Model Y. The Cavira is the latest model from Foxtron, a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor, and it's designed to take on the popular Tesla Model Y in the electric vehicle market.
The Cavira has a longer wheelbase than the Model Y, measuring 114.9 inches compared to the Model Y's 113.8 inches. This should provide more legroom for rear passengers. The Cavira is also slightly longer and narrower than the Model Y, with dimensions of 195.4 inches in length and 75 inches in width.
View Price on AmazonThe Cavira will be available in two trim levels: the Emerge Long-Range Edition and the Pioneer. The Emerge Long-Range Edition is powered by a single electric motor that produces 249 horsepower and has an estimated range of 225 miles on a single charge. The Pioneer trim, on the other hand, comes with a dual-motor setup that produces 468 horsepower and can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
Both trim levels come with an 82.7-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack that can be DC fast charged at up to 175 kW. This allows for a 10-80% top-up in under 30 minutes. The Cavira also features a built-in fragrance system with three different scents: Serene Interlude, Whispered Essence, and Sweet Tranquility.
The Cavira is built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform that supports over-the-air software updates and comes with a range of safety features, including a Driver Monitoring System, blind spot detection, and a 360-degree surround camera view. It also features adaptive cruise control with lane following control and traffic jam assist, as well as a vehicle-to-load feature that can deliver up to 1,900 watts from the high-voltage battery through the charge port to power tools and appliances.
The Foxtron Cavira is set to go on sale in Taiwan first, with a starting price of around $40,000. It's unclear if the model will be available in the US market, but Foxconn does have a manufacturing facility in Ohio that could potentially be used to produce the vehicle.
Source: insideevs.com
