This is an Hoxid ID7, seen on a rainy day in the far south of Beijing, capital of China. The Hoxid ID7 is a three-wheeled low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) with four doors and four seats, a somewhat unusual configuration.
About Hoxid
Hoxid is an LSEV brand; the Chinese name is 鸿喜达 (Hóngxǐdá). The brand’s owner is Honri Automobile Group, a major LSEV manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Qingdao City, Shandong Province. In addition to Hoxid, Honri Automobile also owns two other LSEV brands: Honri, which carries the company’s name, and VIAuto.
The Hoxid ID7
The Hoxid ID7 is the top 3-wheel model of Hoxid’s ID line. It debuted in 2024 at the 21st China (Jinan) New Energy Electric Vehicle Tricycle Exhibition in Shandong. The ID7 is a nice-looking machine with a futuristic design. It has a low hoof, a huge windshield for perfect visibility, large side windows, and fancy “Hoxid Sport” stickers on the doors.
The Hoxid logo has a heart, a dot, and a half-circle.
The interior
The unusual layout of the vehicle is very visible here. It is a three-wheeler, yet it has the steering wheel on the left and two front seats. Usually, LSEV three-wheelers have only a driver’s seat in the middle. The dashboard design is quite comprehensive, featuring a 7-inch driver’s display, wide air vents, a start-stop button, a volume knob, and a set of buttons. On the far-right side are two cupholders.
The front passenger seat is small, but just big enough for a short ride. The driver’s seat, on the other hand, is notably wide. The driver added a seat cover to protect the original cloth seat. He also added a pillow for extra comfort. The trim looks nice, with blue detailing and shiny door handles.
The Hoxid ID7 is a large vehicle for the LSEV segment, so there’s a lot of space in the back; legroom and headroom. The seats are double-seat covered, and there’s a floor mat too. According to the manufacturer, the rear legroom measures 520 millimeters. That’s more than in many sedans! Hoxid calls the ID7 a “3-wheel MPV”.
Shanghai Volkswagen-themed front-seat covers. I am sure those are real!
Specifications of the Hoxid ID7
The bodywork covers the front wheel almost entirely, significantly reducing aerodynamic drag.
The 10 kW/80 Nm (peak) electric motor is on the rear axle. That’s a decent output for an LSEV. Hoxid doesn’t specify the top speed, but this kind of vehicle usually tops out around 35 km/h. Honri Automobile manufactures the LFP battery in-house. The battery brandname 鸿博士 (Hóng Bóshì), and the English name is “Dr. Hong”. Buyers can choose between a 6.4 kWh unit for a 120 km range or a 10.9 kWh unit for 160 kilometers.
The dimensions are 3082/1374/1586, with a 2230 millimeter wheelbase. The trunk capacity is 50 liters, which goes up to 310 liters with the rear seats folded down.
The Hóngxǐdá badge on the back.
The front looks like a high-speed train, and the windshield wiper is a giant. The Hoxid ID7 costs about 9.000 yuan ($1.300), depending on the exact configuration. That’s not a lot of money for a car with so much space. More strange LSEVs from China in upcoming posts.