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Many China electric car makers adopt the power sources due to their advantages in life span and cost.
Lithium and lead-acid battery-powered electric cars that can be charged in six to 10 hours are still dominant in China. Use of the latest Li-ion or LiFePO4 batteries allows for higher working temperature and longer life span. Lead-acid batteries are common in leisure-use electric cars and cost less than lithium types.
Featured models in this selection can run between 20 and 80kph, and cover 100 to 160km on a full charge. Some feature speed control and safety systems.
Models are suitable not just for personal use. Electric cars for sightseeing and golf are becoming mainstream. A few can function as police cars with lightbars.
The products in this gallery represent current trends in electric cars.

Beijing FarEastLink Auto Parts Corp. Ltd offers the model DT-R electric golf car that has a 40kph maximum speed. The vehicle can cover 120km on a full charge. Charging takes eight to 10 hours. The model is fitted with a 3KW motor and 60V 100Ah battery. It consumes 6KWh with full load. The golf car has safety belts for its two seats and 145/70 R12 wheels. It is also equipped with hand, front hydraulic disk and rear drum brakes, and pedal control which can be automatic. Turning radius is 3.8m and braking distance is less than 5m. The wheelbase measures 1,350mm. The 1,890x1,230x1,600mm car comes in red, white, blue, green and orange.

Hebei Leader Imports & Exports Co. Ltd's model LDG-7250 electric car is equipped with a solar panel. It also runs on a lead-acid battery that can be charged within six to eight hours. Fitted with a 60V 2.5KW motor, the 3,080x1,450x1,520mm vehicle can run 45kph up to 120km. It supports electric power steering and adopts disk/drum brakes and McPherson independent front and double vertical drag rear suspension systems. The car's tires have 155/65R13 pattern while the body has a metal-bearing structure. Wheelbase and minimum turning radius are 2,100 and 6,800mm, respectively.

The SJ-X4 model from Qingdao Sanjet New Power Machinery Co. Ltd is a sightseeing-use electric car that can fit four people. Load capacity is 540kg. The vehicle runs up to 22kph and can travel 100km. It integrates a welded and galvanized chassis, PP body, multiple leaf spring and hydraulic shock absorber systems, and a mechanical rear drum brake and non-asbestos brake shoe with automatic release parking brake function. As regards the steering system, it uses a single-level gear and rack with automatic gap compensation feature. Braking distance and turning radius are both 4m. Product dimensions are 3,180x1,210x1,820mm.

The model ZD EEC L7E 80KM/H electric car from Shandong Xindayang Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd hits 80kph and 160km. It has a minimum turning radius of 4m. The model uses a 160Ah lithium battery. Audio interfaces, GPS and Bluetooth features are available.

Suzhou Eagle Electric Vehicle Mfg Co. Ltd's model EG6043KF fully-enclosed electric car has four aluminum doors that are corrosion-resistant. It adopts a 400A controller, regenerative brake and 3.8kW motor. The vehicle is equipped with 12V lighting, meter and audio systems. A radio and speaker is included. Power source is a 225Ah lead-acid battery. The electric car runs up to 40kph and 80km. Price can exceed $6,600.

Yongkang Lvfan Co. Ltd's model QC-005 electric car has a maximum speed of 52kph. It uses four 12V 120Ah LiFePO4 batteries. The 2,133x900x1,495mm car is fitted with front disc and rear drum brakes, and 145/70/12R tires. Its wheelbase is 1,515mm. Unloaded and rated load weights of the car are 560 and 450kg. Price ranges from $5,945 to $6,048.
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