The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolution that incorporates historic changes in the composition of the cars currently driving on the road around the world.
The first change is a massive shift of the industry towards the production of electric vehicles, so much so that there are old manufacturers who now only sell electric vehicles and of course, there are relatively new manufacturers like Tesla and other brands that produce only electric vehicles.
Another rapid change undergoing the global car market is the rise of Chinese brands around the world.
The Chinese do not pretend to invent the wheel, they in some cases consciously copy the major manufacturers from Japan, Korea, USA and Europe. Every year Chinese vehicles land in the country and in the world. That give good value for money.
Chinese JAC is one of the manufacturers entering Israel.
Unlike other Chinese companies, some of which did not exist until recent years, JAC is a long-standing car brand founded in 1964. JAC currently collaborates with the Volkswagen Group, and the brand's trucks and commercial vehicles currently travel in Israel.
JAC's private vehicles are imported to Israel by the EV Motors Group in cooperation with Eldan.
Recently, Elden launched a sale on JAC's ES2 model and is offering it at a price of NIS 125,000 instead of a list price of NIS 132.5 thousand, with the option of financing and / or private or operational leasing according to the customer's choice.
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The JAC ES2 is a compact Jeep with a generic and pleasant design.
At an initial meeting of my running group, I immediately received compliments on the new Jeep and was asked if it was a "Kia" or a Hyundai.
The truth is, the design is reminiscent of the best Korean products, and not in vain.
Maybe it's related to the Samsung battery that drives the tram.
Peripheral cameras, cruise control and a keyless key are part of the list of instrumentation that joins partially leather-like rugs that look like a Louis Vuitton imitation.
The gearbox is the simplest we've seen - neutral in the middle, reverse or drive, these are the options.
In neutral, lift the electronic handbrake if you want to place the vehicle in the parking lot stably.
GAC ES2, Photo: David Sasson
The interior space is beyond reasonable both inside and out, thanks to the design of the vehicle in which the battery is located under the chassis, which blessedly lowers the center of gravity of the car and allows for greater interior space inside the car.
My teenage daughter sat in the back seat and told me that this vehicle is compact and spacious "Boz" - (at the same time for those who have difficulty with too contemporary slang). .
The declared range of this JAC is 300 km, with another 50 km guaranteed if we maintain a constant speed of 60 km / h, all in a three-lithium battery made by Samsung.
A quick charge of one hour will bring the vehicle from a state of 0% to 80% battery and a slow charge of 5 hours fills the battery from a state of 15% to a full charge of the battery.
The performance of the JAC ES2 is very suitable for urban driving.
It is very suitable for suburban travel but a maximum speed of 130 km / h can deter potential traffic offenders. In the "real world" to 50 km / h you will reach with this electric Chinese within 4 seconds and a cruising speed of 100 km / h you will reach within 11 seconds. The shock absorbers in the car do their job faithfully, the relatively short wheelbase gives this Jeep the feel of a relatively agile and flexible vehicle despite a slightly sleepy steering wheel.
If you understand correctly so far, the JAC ES2 is not a "head turner", nor is it the most equipped, luxurious vehicle or the one with the most impressive performance of all, but it is a vehicle that definitely "does the job" and will return to its owner great value for money.
Even at the price of fast charging is necessary if you travel with him once every six months to Eilat.
In practice, it is not pleasant to admit it, but for the traffic jams and suburban day trips, this unpretentious Jeep will do the job for you excellently.
In a world where moving to an electric vehicle can save thousands of years a year, choosing one of the cheapest tools can wink at many.
For large families, this vehicle can be a perfect second vehicle, because of its suitability for short trips, the respectable space even in the back seat and the expected reliability from a simple power tool with simple assemblies, may make it a sought-after tool among many drivers unwilling to part with 200,000 NIS and more for Electric Jeep.
The Eldan Group allows you to purchase the JAC ES2 in three options - equity or trade-in credit of NIS 25,000 and then a payment of 60 payments of NIS 1,499, and a final payment at the end of 5 years of an additional NIS 25,000 with an option for additional deployment.
Another option is to pay an advance or credit in a trade of NIS 50,000 and 60 payments of NIS 1,381.
The third option is a trade or equity credit of NIS 25,000 and a payment of 60 payments of NIS 1,873 per month.
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