Today, Changan Automobile’s high-end new energy brand, Changan Qiyuan, officially released the first official images of the new mid-size pure electric sedan C390. The C390 is the brand’s first sedan built on the SDA global pure electric architecture. It features forward-thinking design, advanced technology, and smart configurations. The C390 targets the mid to high-end pure electric market. It plans to launch in the second half of 2025 with an expected price of around 200,000 yuan (27750$). It directly competes with popular models like the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Han.
The C390 continues the Chang’an “Fuguang Design Concept.” It combines minimal lines with technology elements. This creates a dynamic and elegant coupe shape. The front features a closed design with a continuous star ring LED light group and a glowing brand logo. It ensures excellent visibility at night. The rear mirrors the front design. The C-shaped continuous taillights and glowing logo enhance visual unity. The sloping roof, hidden door handles, and semi-hidden door handle design further improve aerodynamics. The drag coefficient shows promise.
The C390 measures nearly 5 meters in length and has a wheelbase of 3 meters. Its wheelbase-to-length ratio is 0.6. It positions itself as a mid-size sedan but offers space comparable to larger cars. The long wheelbase provides ample headroom and legroom for passengers. The rear features a continuous taillight design, complemented by a central illuminated brand logo, creating a strong visual connection with the front design.
The C390 leads in smart technology. It integrates high-spec lidar on the roof. This setup provides precise environmental perception for advanced driving systems. The car supports high-speed NOA navigation and end-to-end urban intelligent navigation, thanks to the SDA architecture’s “hardware pluggable” feature. The “small blue light” on the side mirrors communicates status information to surrounding vehicles and pedestrians when smart driving is active. This enhances road safety.
The C390 uses Changan’s native SDA pure electric architecture. This architecture supports hardware modularity, ecosystem adaptability, and system self-evolution. It provides high flexibility and intelligence for the vehicle. Its key feature is the 800V high-voltage SiC platform. This technology significantly boosts charging efficiency compared to traditional 400V systems. It enables ultra-fast charging and reduces energy consumption, effectively easing range anxiety for users.
The power parameters are not fully disclosed. However, the C390 should deliver strong power output and efficient range based on its platform features. The chassis combines a front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension. This setup is common in luxury models priced around 300,000. It balances precise handling and comfort. The C390 can handle city commuting and complex road conditions with ease.
The Chang’an Qiyuan C390 redefines the value standard for mid-sized electric sedans through design, technology, and intelligence. The 800V high-voltage platform and lidar enhance product competitiveness and demonstrate the strength of traditional automakers in transformation. As its launch approaches in the second half of the year, the C390 may emerge as a dark horse in the 2025 electric market, offering consumers a new choice that combines technology and practicality.