{"id":2667,"date":"2024-09-17T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/?p=2667"},"modified":"2024-09-19T14:31:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T14:31:51","slug":"lecar-459-hybrid-is-a-tesla-impersonator-with-a-621-mile-range-for-under-27000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/17\/lecar-459-hybrid-is-a-tesla-impersonator-with-a-621-mile-range-for-under-27000\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecar 459 Hybrid Is A Tesla Impersonator With A 621-Mile Range For Under $27,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lecar-459-MAIN-NEW-1-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>A Brazilian startup has unveiled its first model, named the Lecar 459 Hybrid.<\/li>\n<li>This Tesla-inspired crossover features an EREV powertrain, boasting a 621-mile range.<\/li>\n<li>Production is expected to start in August 2026, with a price of R$147,900 ($26,900).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The car you see here might look like a rendering for the next iteration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/tesla-model-y\/\">Tesla Model Y<\/a>, but it\u2019s actually an entirely new electrified offering from a Brazilian startup. Meet the Lecar 459 Hybrid, a compact crossover with a range-extender powertrain. Slated to enter production in 2026, this wannabe disruptor is priced to move at R$147,900 ($26,900).<\/p>\n<div id=\"6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>Lecar, dubbed \u201cBrazil\u2019s newest home-grown automaker,\u201d plans to introduce a \u201crange of sophisticated and affordable EV models, targeted at domestic audiences\u201d. The first of these is the Lecar 459 Hybrid, which has been previewed in official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/renderings\/\">renderings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/09\/tesla-launching-a-6-seat-model-y-in-china-next-year-report-claims\/\">Tesla Launching A 6-Seat Model Y In China Next Year, Report Claims<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Lecar 459 Hybrid seems to have taken a cheeky leaf out of Tesla\u2019s design playbook, particularly in its profile. However, it\u2019s more compact than the Model Y, stretching just 4,350 mm (171.3 inches) with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm (106.3 inches). Despite its EREV setup and monocoque body, it tips the scales at a mere 1,396 kg (3,078 pounds)\u2014almost as if it\u2019s on a diet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-a-mid&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-oc-2&#215;1&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article Thumbnails Organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<p>The company skipped showing us the interior but claims it\u2019ll have a five-seater layout with 530 liters (18.7 cubic feet) of cargo space. They\u2019re also packing it with a bunch of ADAS tech, pushing for those Level 2 autonomous bragging rights.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lecar-459-5.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Lecar 459 Hybrid Is A Tesla Impersonator With A 621-Mile Range For Under $27,000\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1546\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lecar-459-5-1024x633.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lecar 459 Hybrid (above) compared to the Tesla Model Y (below).<\/h4>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-Tesla-Model-Y-11a.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Lecar 459 Hybrid Is A Tesla Impersonator With A 621-Mile Range For Under $27,000\" width=\"1762\" height=\"991\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-Tesla-Model-Y-11a-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The powertrain of the Lecar 459 Hybrid was designed with efficiency and affordability in mind, rather than outright performance. A single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\">electric motor<\/a> producing 163 hp (121 kW \/ 165 PS) and 258 Nm of torque sends power to the rear axle, with a combustion engine serving as a power generator for the smaller-than-usual 18.4 kWh battery pack.<\/p>\n<p>The turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, featuring direct fuel injection and double overhead camshafts, is sourced from Horse\u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/06\/renault-and-geelys-horse-powertrain-venture-is-keeping-the-ice-alive\/\">joint venture between Renault Group and Geely<\/a>. Previously utilized in light commercial vehicles, this unit delivers 114 hp (85 kW \/ 116 PS) and 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque on gasoline and ethanol. Interestingly, while Horse provides these specs, Lecar claims the ICE produces 121 hp (90 kW \/ 122 PS) and 220 Nm (162.3 lb-ft).<\/p>\n<p>According to official estimates, the Lecar 459 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/hybrids\">Hybrid<\/a> will manage a 0-100 km\/h (0-62 mph) sprint in a modest 10.9 seconds. The standout feature is its impressive promised range of 1,000 km (621 miles) on a full tank of gasoline, without needing to rely on charging infrastructure. Additionally, the EREV will support charging, offering an EV-only range of 100 km (62 miles).<\/p>\n<p>Lecar says it will begin construction on a new factory in Esp\u00edrito Santo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Brazil\">Brazil<\/a>, later this year. The facility is set to open in August 2026, with a production capacity of 120,000 cars annually. Horse has announced it will supply 12,000 engines for the Lecar 459 Hybrid, noting that the first prototype is already undergoing testing.<\/p>\n<p>Brazilian buyers who want access to the promotional price of R$147,900 ($26,900) must to join the waiting list with a down payment of R$1,300 ($236). As of now, it\u2019s unclear whether Lecar intends to export the 459 Hybrid to markets outside Brazil.<\/p>\n<div id=\"e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Brazilian startup has unveiled its first model, named the Lecar 459 Hybrid. This Tesla-inspired crossover features an EREV powertrain, boasting a 621-mile range. Production is expected to start in August 2026, with a price of R$147,900 ($26,900). The car you see here might look like a rendering for the next iteration of the Tesla [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2667"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2667"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2667\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2670,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2667\/revisions\/2670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skytoprover.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}