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Loncin, BMW's manufacturing partner in China, is reportedly developing an electric ATV concept. Reports point to a rugged build geared for dirt riding and abundant torque, offering a glimpse of Chinese manufacturers' growing push into off-road electrification.
Loncin's electric ATV concept is, technically, exactly the kind of subject where electric's strengths really pay off. An ATV is a vehicle that delivers massive torque to the ground at low speed, and that fits perfectly with a motor's characteristics. It's worth noting too that a capable Chinese partner responsible for BMW's manufacturing is behind this. Not emotion, but from a drivetrain-characteristics standpoint, an electric ATV makes real sense.
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Is Loncin actually the company that makes BMW's bikes?
It's one of the joint-venture partners that handles production for some BMW models in China.
Just the phrase 'a rugged build with a promise of torque' already gets me a bit excited.
So Chinese manufacturers' off-road electrification push isn't just for cars anymore, it's reached ATVs too.
Being still at the concept stage means the production timeline is completely up in the air.
Loncin developing its own ATV, not just staying a BMW subcontractor, is an unexpected turn.
Curious how much technology sharing is actually permitted under the terms of the BMW contract.
