Jetta M6 electric sedan takes more than 10,000 orders in 19 hours

The Jetta M6 drew strong interest on its first day on sale in China. The sedan, the first electric model from Jetta, the affordable brand of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, went on sale on October 22. The company said it collected more than 10,000 orders within 19 hours.

In China, the Jetta M6 is priced between about $11,900 and $14,900.

Jetta M6 specifications and battery options

The entry-level version has a 113 kW (about 154 hp) electric motor mounted on the front axle. It draws power from a 42.9 kWh LFP battery. The company quotes a CLTC range of 465 kilometers for this version, with a 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds.

Higher versions increase motor output to 145 kW (about 197 hp) and battery capacity to 51.9 kWh. Acceleration drops to 6.8 seconds, and the CLTC range rises to 555 kilometers. CALB supplies both batteries.

Driver assistance and equipment

The top trim level comes with advanced driver assistance features powered by the Horizon Robotics Journey 6M chip and the GAIA 2.0 World Model software. The brand says the system can provide navigation-assisted driving on city streets and high-speed roads. The company also says it will cover owners' losses in accidents and collisions linked to the driver assistance system within one year of purchase. The terms and scope of that pledge were not disclosed.

The front seats fold flat to create a double bed layout. The sedan also offers V2L (vehicle-to-load) support of up to 3.5 kW, allowing compatible electrical devices to draw power from the car's battery.

The Jetta M6 measures 4,806 mm long, 1,868 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. It uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear setup.