Dongfeng M18 is China’s 1,070HP Electric SUV

“High-end electric off-road brand,” was how Chinese automaker Dongfeng described itself. And to complete this claim, they made their own Hummer EV.

It’s a pity, to tell you quite honestly. China has been making strides in the EV market, but they still continue making cheap knockoffs. Its 2022 yet “Made in China” still proves to be synonymous with shameless fake goods.

The Dongfeng M18 is the EV version of the M50 Warrior – China’s infamous Hummer wannabe. This attempt to make an EV off-roader is the company’s answer to its market demand, as the government supports the EV transition, and as more people embrace more western-influenced products.

In order to sell this, of course they had to impress people with (inflated) numbers. So here’s what the Dongfeng M18 has:

• One 800Kw motor making 1,070 horsepower
• 0-62 miles per hour in under 5 seconds
• 140kWh battery, with a range of 311 miles
• Weighs 6,384 pounds
• About 17 feet long, and over 7 feet wide