BYThose wanting to take their electrified SUVs car camping but are worried about battery range now have a solution in the form of the Rox 01. Launched just this week, the Rox 01 is an electric vehicle with a range extender distributed by Transcorp, Inc.
What this means is that it is primarily an electric vehicle but has an onboard petrol-powered generator that can charge the batteries when the charge runs out. As such, it is no longer limited by its electric battery’s range, but can continue to move thanks to its range extender. This essentially makes it a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle .The Rox 1 has its sights set on both the petrol-powered and electrified off-road SUVs.
The Luxury variant is ideal for customers that plan to use their vehicles in urban environments. Its distinguished by more sophisticated 21-inch wheels. The Sport is fitted with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, a roof rack, and camping equipment in the rear door, is for those with overlanding in mind.Powering the Rox 01 is an electric drive system with front and rear electric motors. It’s powered by a 56.
Easily the more appealing variant is the Sport variant. It has trail-worthy steep approach angles, a maximum climbing angle of 45 degrees, ground clearance of 255mm, and a rated maximum water wading depth of 700mm. The Sport variant also has full-length underchassis protection, a stepboard, a roof rack and a trail camping set for your outdoor adventures.At the campsite, the Rox 01 can glamp it up with its dual 2.2 kW external power system.
The Rox 01 SUV is available in two variants: the 6-seater Luxury priced at P4.288 million and the 7-seater Sport at P4.388 million. The vehicles are offered with a special P100K discount only for the month of September.