TC8 Srl, a company of the FTH Spa Group, expands its portfolio with the exclusive distribution of BAW International products in Italy. The Chinese brand specialises in the production of city cars, light trucks, and MPVs with thermal and pure EV. The first model that TC8 will make available in Italy is the BAW1, an L7 quadricycle, available in 4 and 2-seater passenger, 2-seater van, and 2-seater homologated as a goods transport vehicle. The BAW1 is a compact electric vehicle, just over 3 metres long by 1.5 metres wide and 1.5 metres high. Equipped with three doors, it can accommodate four passengers, with the possibility of folding down the rear backrest to expand the boot. Traction is rear-wheel drive, the 13.7 kW battery allows a range of up to 170 km, and the top speed is 90 km/h. The BAW1 benefits from MacPherson front suspension and a disc/drum brake system. The geometric exterior design is clean, and the side impact guards protect against minor contact in urban environments. The interior is spacious, and the equipment includes a 10.25-inch HD dual display with radio and Bluetooth, air conditioning, remote door control, rear view camera, and tyre pressure monitoring. Active and passive safety equipment includes ABS, EBD, ESP, AirBag. TC8 will showcase the BAW1 minicar at EICMA 2024 in Hall 11, Stand U31.
