After the reactivation of the bankrupt Zhidou company in 2023, among others, On the initiative of the Chinese government and Geely,[1] in March 2024, the company presented the first new model since 2018 in the form of an electric Rainbow microcar. Although it retained the form of a 3-door hatchback, it became significantly larger compared to the company's previously produced models. The body has gained characteristic, angular proportions with a narrow and slender body shape, thus reflecting visual features, including: competitive Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[2]
The Rainbow was built for the mainland Chinese market in mind, going on sale there a month after the presentation of the official technical specification, in April 2024.[3]
Specifications
The Rainbow is a fully electric car that offer two engines, a 27hp (20kW) engine or the more powerful one with 40hp (30kW). The former went on sale with a 17.18kWh (61.8MJ) battery offering a range in mixed mode of up to 201km (125mi) in CLTC mode, and the more powerful version was combined with a slightly larger 17.30kWh (62.3MJ) battery allowing a range of up to 205km (127mi).[4]
Despite the small, 3.2-meter body, there is space inside for 4 passengers in two rows of seats.[5] The passenger cabin was kept in a light tone combining white with body-colored accents, with a two-spoke steering wheel and two displays serving as a digital instrument panel and a centrally placed touch screen of the multimedia system.[4]