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Entity Snapshot
The Roewe Imax8 is a mpv BEV from ROEWE, listed from $28,150 ex-factory. CLTC range is 570 km from a 90 kWh pack with 176 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 90 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 570 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 176 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $28,150 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 176 kW |
| Torque | 390 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5016 mm |
| Width | 1909 mm |
| Height | 1802 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm |
| Curb weight | 2266 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.26 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $28,150 |
| Standard import duty | $2,815 |
| Countervailing duty | $10,931 |
| VAT | $7,960 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $56,456 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roewe Imax8 (this model) | 90 kWh | 3000 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $28,150 |
| JMC Yi Chi 06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $28,420 |
| Maxus MIFA 7 PHEV | 24.7 kWh | 2975 mm | N/A | $27,760 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | MPV |
| Range (CLTC) | 570 km |
| Battery | 90 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 176 kW |
| Torque | 390 Nm |
| Top speed | 175 km/h |
| Length | 5016 mm |
| Width | 1909 mm |
| Height | 1802 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm |
| Curb weight | 2266 kg |
| Efficiency | 19.1 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 30 min (30-80%) |
Roewe Imax8 (starting at $28,150) is a MPV from ROEWE.
- Battery: 90 kWh
- Motor power: 176 kW
Overview
Roewe Imax8 is an MPV battery-electric from Roewe, in front-wheel-drive form. For the MPV battery-electric, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +19.8% over base ($33,737 landed); Germany applies a 35.3% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff. It carries LFP chemistry, peak torque of 390 Nm, and 90 kWh of capacity. The $28,150 ex-factory price places this MPV battery-electric in the mid-tier band. This MPV battery-electric is positioned for people-carrier operators and family buyers focused on total landed economics.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $56,455 | +100.6% |
| France | EU | $56,774 | +101.7% |
| Netherlands | EU | $57,193 | +103.2% |
| Sweden | EU | $58,539 | +108.0% |
| Denmark | EU | $61,969 | +120.1% |
| Spain | EU | $56,903 | +102.1% |
| Italy | EU | $57,462 | +104.1% |
| Belgium | EU | $56,943 | +102.3% |
| Austria | EU | $56,574 | +101.0% |
| Portugal | EU | $57,831 | +105.4% |
| Ireland | EU | $57,831 | +105.4% |
| Poland | EU | $57,686 | +104.9% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $43,408 | +54.2% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $42,437 | +50.8% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $37,697 | +33.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $35,485 | +26.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $38,441 | +36.6% |
| Israel | Middle East | $40,392 | +43.5% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $33,737 | +19.8% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $51,542 | +83.1% |
| Australia | Oceania | $36,815 | +30.8% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $37,745 | +34.1% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $34,770 | +23.5% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $37,163 | +32.0% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $51,569 | +83.2% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $41,680 | +48.1% |
| Mexico | North America | $56,031 | +99.0% |
| Canada | North America | $38,400 | +36.4% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $51,032 | +81.3% |
| South Africa | Africa | $46,695 | +65.9% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $28,150 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,815 |
| Countervailing duty (35%) | $10,931 |
| VAT (19%) | $7,960 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $56,456 |
Premium over base price: +100.6%
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