GM launches Springo sub-brand

General Motors is creating a new electric car sub brand for China called Springo.

These pictures show an electric version of the Chevrolet Sail, an Asian market small hatch, minus any Chevrolet badging. The car, which is currently nameless, will make its debut at the Guangzhou motor show later this week.

GM’s Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive, which builds the Sail in China, has also restyled the front end of the car to resemble the Chevrolet Volt.

The car’s electric motor develops 87bhp and 162lb ft, and the lithium ion battery gives the Springo a range of 93 miles. A full charge takes seven hours.

Dan Stevens