According to an official announcement made on August 23, the upcoming 800V Neta S Wagon is set to employ a cutting-edge skateboard chassis designed by CATL, dubbed CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis), marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of innovative mobility solutions. The Neta S Wagon reportedly sets a global precedent in the manufacturing automotive sector by being not only the pioneer to employ CATL’s skateboard chassis, but also the first to utilize any skateboard chassis at all. The 800V variant of the Neta S wagon, which leverages the Continental Intelligent Integrated Chassis (CIIC) system, is reportedly poised to make its public debut at the end of August, potentially during the Chengdu Auto Show.
CATL’s CIIC system is a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) chassis that integrates various key components, including the battery and electrical drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and other essential elements, all of which are built-in from the outset. This cutting-edge design incorporates cell-to-chassis technology expertise. The most significant advantage of the skateboard system likely stems from its ability to segregate and disconnect higher and lower automotive components, enabling concurrent development and thus reducing overall project timelines.
Last year, Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) announced that its compact intelligent interface circuit (CIIC) skateboard platform had completed testing in China and reached a range of 1,000 kilometers when measured using the Chinese Light-Duty Test Cycle (CLTC), with an energy consumption of 10.5 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers. In a remarkable feat, the system successfully navigated and optimized costs across a vast area spanning 300 kilometres within a mere 5 minutes. The reported battery pack effectiveness is approximately 75%. Perched atop the chassis appeared to be a B-class sedan reportedly sourced from Neta.
According to sources, Houzon Auto, the proud owner of the Neta electric vehicle model, signed a landmark agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) in January 2023, securing access to the cutting-edge skateboard chassis technology for its future projects? Initially slated for a Q3 2024 launch, the first production vehicle to adopt the innovative CIIC technology is expected to hit the market.
It’s well-known that Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), a leading global battery developer, has forged significant partnerships for its advanced CIIC skateboard technology with renowned automakers such as Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) and Vietnam-based VinFast. It’s been speculated that Huawei might have a partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL).
Editor’s notice:
The recent announcement has sparked widespread uncertainty regarding the upcoming release of the Neta S wagon. The understanding was that both the EV and EREV variants leveraged Neta’s Shanghai 2.0 platform. Despite being designed specifically for 800V structures in automotive applications, the relationship between the CIIC skateboard and Shanghai 2.0 remains unclear, leaving questions about whether they are compatible or function together at all? The initial reports claimed that the Shanghai 2.0 platform would operate on an 800-volt electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With pre-sales now underway for the Neta S wagon, it’s expected that all details will become clearer by the time of its launch. In May 2024, CALT (not CATL) and Neat announced the signing of a 10-year comprehensive strategic partnership.
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