Neta co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Zhang Yong disclosed the Neta L crossover will start deliveries in April in 2024.

It comes in both EV and EREV variants. The L SUV will rival the BYD Song Plus as Neta wants to amplify its sales performance in China.

Neta is a Chinese NEV mainstream brand launched in 2018 by Hozon Auto. Its current line comprises four models: Neta Aya, Neta X, Neta S, and Neta GT. Among these models, the Neta S is the only car that comes in both all-electric and range-extended (EREV) versions.

Neta L launch and deliveries

Previously, the Neta L market launch was scheduled for March 2024. On 7th March, 2024, Neta co-founder and CEO Zhang Yong announced on Chinese social media that this crossover will start deliveries in April.

The actual launch of the Neta L was postponed as Mr. Zhang mentioned that the Neta team is still discussing the product configuration. He underlined the company's intentions to create a good product.

In the comment section under the post, Mr. Zhang mentioned that the EREV variant of Neta L will feature a 40.27 kWh battery from CATL. Previously, the Chinese regulator (MIIT) disclosed two smaller battery variants for the Neta L with a range extender: 30.1 kWh and 30.4 kWh for 164 km of electric range.

More info about Neta L

Neta L is a mid-size crossover underpinned by the brand's Shanhai architecture. Its dimensions are 4770mm in length, 1900mm in width, 1660mm height, and its wheelbase is 2810mm. It is 15 mm shorter and 8 mm lower than the BYD Song Plus.

The electric variant of Neta L has a single 170-kW electric motor manufactured by CRRC Powertrain. It is powered by a 69 kWh LFP battery pack from SVOLT, a Great Wall Motor subsidiary. The range of electric Neta L reaches 510 km in the CLTC cycle. For comparison, the BYD Song Plus EV has 520 km of CLTC range as standard.

The EREV version adds a 1.5-litre 67-kW engine from Dongfeng to the same e-motor. Here, this ICE works only as a generator, powering the battery. As mentioned, this variant will have three battery options: 30.1 kWh and 30.4 kWh options from SVOLT and a 40.27 kWh pack from CATL.

Inside, the Neta L has five seats. Its centre console has some Li Auto vibes because of a large twin screen. It also has a D-shaped steering wheel with a gear selector mounted behind it. The Neta L also has a thin instrument panel. Its centre tunnel looks quite minimalistic, with two cup holders and a wireless phone charging pad. The second row of the Neta L has a centre armrest and foldable tables.

The Neta L's price has yet to be disclosed. The press expects this crossover to be in the CNY 150,000 - 250,000 (US$ 20,800 - 34,700) price segment.

This year, Neta is also set to launch the station wagon called Neta SS. It also wants to boost the annual overseas sales. To achieve this goal, Neta constructed its first overseas plant in Thailand in 2023. Now, it also wants to launch the manufacturing process in Malaysia.