Beijing U5 Senova D50 I
Beijing U5 (Senova D50 I) was built from 2013 to 2017, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: 1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol); 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol). Battery: 41.4 kWh LFP (BJEV EU260); 45.3 kWh LFP (BJEV EU300); 54.4 kWh LFP (BJEV EU400). Layout: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive. Size: 4,582 x 1,794 x 1,486 mm (L x W x H).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
Originally unveiled as the Beijing Auto C50E, the first generation Senova D50 debuted on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, and was launched on to the China car market in H2 2014. The C50E was planned to be sold under the Senova brand name with the original designation being D150. Prices of the D50 starts from 74,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan. The D50 is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5-litre petrol engine produced by Shenyang Mitsubishi with 163 hp and 225 Nm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT.
BJEV EU260/EU300/EU400 (Electric Version)
Originally the Beijing Auto Senova EV300, the electric car based on the Beijing Auto Senova D50 sedan was later renamed to EU under the BJEV brand. Beijing Auto previewed an EV300 concept on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, with a new and more aerodynamic front DRG compared to the D50 that it was based on. The Senova EV300 is powered by an electric motor producing 136 hp and 240 Nm of torque, the electric range is about 200 km with initial pricing before green-car subsidies by central and local governments to start around 200,000 yuan. The EU260 EV debuted on the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show in China.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (57 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 248 mm below the median of 4,830 mm, and shorter than 95% of the 57 other sedan models in this database.
- 106 mm below the median of 1,900 mm, and narrower than 96% of the 56 other sedan models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,495 mm, and lower than 69% of the 55 other sedan models in this database.
- 187 mm below the median of 2,837 mm, and shorter than 98% of the 57 other sedan models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the U5
- Beijing U5 · 2017-present; 2018-2025 (Beijing EU5)
More from Beijing · all Beijing models
- Xingtan 5X · 2026 (to commence)
- BJ40 (Beijing BJ40 II) · 2023-present
Can I import a Beijing U5 (Senova D50 I) from Japan?
By production year alone, Beijing U5 (Senova D50 I) is inside the age window for United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2038); Canada (2028); Australia (2038). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Beijing U5 (Senova D50 I)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 1.5 L A151 I4 (petrol); 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol); electric motor: One 101 kW; battery: 41.4 kWh LFP (BJEV EU260); 45.3 kWh LFP (BJEV EU300); 54.4 kWh LFP (BJEV EU400).
How big is the Beijing U5 (Senova D50 I)?
4,582 mm long and 1,794 mm wide and 1,486 mm tall, on a 2,650 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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