Entity Snapshot

The Changan CS55 PLUS HEV is a suv HEV from CHANGAN, listed from $13,740 ex-factory. from a 1.7 kWh pack with 180 kW of drive power. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.

Trim / version	Standard (base)
Battery	NMC (ternary) · 1.7 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)	N/A / N/A
Drive power	180 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)	N/A
Reference price	≈ $13,740 (ex-factory reference)

Dimensions & Logistics

Length	4550 mm
Width	1868 mm
Height	1675 mm
Wheelbase	2656 mm
Curb weight	N/A
Gross weight	N/A
Ground clearance	N/A
Trunk capacity	N/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H): 14.24 m³
Length grade: compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate): 2 units 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.

Technology

Battery type	NMC (ternary)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Heat pump	N/A
Charging interface	N/A (non-plug-in hybrid, no external charging port)
Charging adapter (export)	N/A
Front suspension	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)	N/A
Drive architecture	FWD
Motor type	PMSM (single motor)
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Network bands	N/A

Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code	870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

Export notes

Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data

✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
✓ Certification & HS code classification

China EV Mart estimate

≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value

Data source: China EV Mart 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

Specifications

Brand	CHANGAN
Body type	SUV
Powertrain	HEV
Family / nameplate	CS55
Currency	USD
Price basis	China ex-factory reference price
Price (ex-factory)	$13,740
Battery	1.7 kWh
Battery type	NMC (ternary)
Battery thermal management	Liquid cooling
Drive layout	FWD
Motor type	PMSM (single motor)
Motor power	180 kW
0-100 km/h	7.8 s
Length	4550 mm
Width	1868 mm
Height	1675 mm
Wheelbase	2656 mm
Front suspension	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Charging interface	N/A (non-plug-in hybrid, no external charging port)
Charging adapter (export)	N/A
Infotainment language	Chinese / English
Certification notes	EU: WVTA type approval. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.
HS code	870340
Data tier	Tier 1

Changan CS55 PLUS HEV (starting at $13,740) is a SUV from CHANGAN.

Battery: 1.7 kWh
Motor power: 180.0 kW
0-100 km/h: 7.8 s

Overview

ChangAn’s Changan CS55 PLUS HEV is an front-wheel-drive hybrid SUV. Specification highlights are a 180 kW electric motor, a 7.8-second 0–100 km/h time, and a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout. With a $13,740 ex-factory price, the SUV hybrid reads as affordable-end. On landed cost for this SUV hybrid, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +35.4% over base (≈ $18,607 landed), while Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff. For the SUV hybrid buyer, it suits private buyers and fleet managers watching import duty exposure.

Changan CS55 PLUS HEV