Aletra is a new brand in Indonesia and it has just launched its first product in the form of the Aletra L8 EV MPV, at the ongoing Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week. Although fresh to the scene, the marque was able to get its first product out quick as the MPV is a rebadged Livan Maple 80V L, itself based on the Geely Jiaji L.
Quite confused? Essentially, Aletra is a partnership between PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG) and Chinese carmaker Livan Automotive. Livan itself is a merger between Geely-owned Shanghai Maple and Lifan Technology.
Therefore, Livan took the Geely Jiaji L and sold under its own brand as the Maple 80V L. Following that, Aletra rebadged that as the new L8. However, the L8 did receive some upgrades for the Indonesian market. That includes an upgraded twin-compressor for the air-conditioning and redesigned 18-inch wheels.
The electric L8 measures in at 4,812 mm long, 1,909 mm wide and 1,699 mm tall with a 2,807 mm wheelbase. It seats seven in a 2-2-3 layout like the model it’s based on but, has a smaller 459-litre boot compared to the Jiaji L’s 513-litre capacity.
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Two variants will be available, a L8 (RM 122k) and a more premium L8s (RM 134k). The base L8 comes with a 50.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and has a 431 km “City, Highway, and Combined Testing Cycles” (CLTC) range. The larger battery in the premium L8s is a 64.74 kWh Shortblade unit that gives it 540 km range. Power figures are identical for both at 163 hp and 240 Nm of torque. Just like the Jiaji, the suspension will be a front MacPhersons and rear multilink layout.
Inside, occupants will find a 12.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7.0-inch TFT LCD combination instrument panel, 50W wireless smartphone charger, 360-degree camera, panoramic roof, blind spot monitoring, 72-colour ambient lighting, and six-way power-adjustable front seats.
Both L8 trims will come with a six-year/150,000 km warranty, while the entry-level variant comes with an eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty. The L8s meanwhile gets a 500,000 km battery warranty. As for the drive unit, that’s covered by an eight-year/150,000 km warranty on both variants. Lastly, owners will also receive a six-year/100,000 km free maintenance package.
The L8 will be built in Cikarang, just outside of Jakarta, by contract assembler PT Handal Indonesia Motor.
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