Chinese cars are going electric: three new models arrive in the country tariff-free.

Great Wall Motors , the Chinese car brand represented in our country by the Antelo Group (Car One), presented three models that will be available in the local market starting in June.

These are hybrid versions of the already well-known Haval H6 and Haval Jolion , and the new Ora 3 , a compact with fully electric propulsion. The arrival of these models had been anticipated in 2024 with coverage by Clarín .

These models will not be subject to the 35% import tariff imposed on any model entering the country that was manufactured in a market outside the zone.

This benefit applies to vehicles with an FOB price of less than $16,000. This acronym stands for "Free On Board" and represents the value of the merchandise or product placed on board a maritime transport. Import duties and taxes from each country must be added to this value.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) has been present in Argentina since 2018, when the Antelo Group began selling the Haval SUV and the Wingle and Poer pickup trucks. It currently has a network of 18 dealerships spread across the country, which will soon expand with new openings in Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Bahía Blanca, Neuquén, Catamarca, Mendoza, and Rosario.

Designed by Emanoel Derta (formerly Porsche), the electric compact stands out for its retro-futuristic design composed of smooth lines, round headlights, and an aesthetic that evokes reinterpreted classics like the VW Beetle.

Its powertrain delivers a maximum power of 126 kW (equivalent to 169 hp) and a torque of 250 Nm, powered by a 48 kWh LFP battery that offers a range of up to 310 kilometers (WLTP cycle) and a DC (direct current) fast charge from 10 to 80% in just 40 minutes .

The Ora 3 features an adjustable regeneration system, one-pedal driving, and multiple driving modes (Standard, ECO, Sport, Auto, and ECO+). The top speed is limited to 160 km/h, and the combined fuel consumption is 16.7 kWh/100 km.

It features leather upholstery and electric seats, a digital dashboard and a 10.25” multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto connectivity, a 360° camera, and front and rear USB ports.

In terms of safety, it offers seven airbags and a driver assistance package consisting of autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection braking, adaptive cruise control, and active lane keeping and lane changing, among the most important features.

The Ora 3 will be marketed starting in June in a single version that will cost US$31,000 .

The brand's flagship SUV (the best-selling in its segment in the Chinese market for the past nine years) combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 147 hp and 230 Nm of torque with an electric motor that together delivers 243 hp and 530 Nm of torque. The battery capacity is 1.76 kWh.

The transmission is a two-speed automatic called DHT that performs three functions: transmitting motion directly to the wheels, recharging the hybrid system's battery, and, in high torque demand conditions, assisting the combustion engine by generating additional torque.

The H6 HEV measures 4.68 meters long, 1.89 meters wide, 1.73 meters high, and has a wheelbase of 2.74 meters. The trunk has a capacity of 407 liters (which can be expanded to 1,445 liters by folding down the seats).

In terms of equipment, the most notable features are six airbags and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It also includes a 10.25" digital instrument panel, a 10.25" or 12.3" touchscreen multimedia display (depending on the version), a smart key, keyless entry, and push-button start, among other features.

It will be available in two versions: the H6 HEV Deluxe, available in June for US$33,500 ; and the H6 HEV Supreme (full-size), which will arrive in October and cost US$35,500 .

Positioned below the H6, the Jolion SUV will also add two hybrid versions to its range: Deluxe (US$29,900) and Supreme (US$32,990).

Mechanically, the model is powered by a 94-hp 1.5-liter combustion engine and a 154-hp electric motor that, according to the brand, average 6.3 L/100 km in mixed-use mode. The transmission, meanwhile, is a DHT automatic transmission that transfers power to the front axle.

The Jolion Pro HEV measures 4.47 meters long, 1.90 meters wide, and 1.62 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.70 meters and a ground clearance of 163 mm.

The equipment levels are similar to those of the Haval H6, with six airbags and driver assistance packages being particularly notable in both versions.

In all cases, vehicle warranties are 7 years or 150,000 kilometers, and battery warranties are 8 years or 150,000 kilometers.