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Hi, in Germany the ZhiDou D2S was sold under the brandname ELARIS PIO

There's no support anywhere to find, there's no experiances at all, etc.

We got one of those in the workshop, wich is unable to start. HV-battery and 12V battery are ok, I get sort of an error-message in form of a red car with attentionmark in the driver's display, upper left side.

Any ideas ? How can I download those service-manuals ?

Thanks a lot...

Can you post photo as well?
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Hi and thanks for quick reply.
The vehicle I have here is actually an "Elaris" branded ZhiDou.

Be asured, the 12V battery is ok. We have no software for this vehicle, ergo no access (yet) to the BMS etc.
My first intuition was a faulty 12V battery, but that one is ok.
What we see on the display is what you see on the attached pic.

Thanks a lot !!!

are you sure HV battery is OK as the dash is showing 0v.

If HW battery is in good condition then it could be some communication problem or VMS module.

It's worth looking at the HV battery contactor well. If its stuck or welded it can show 0V on the dash even if the battery pack is working fine. Using a multimeter to check the voltage at the battery terminals can help figure out if the problem is, with the pack or just a signal problem.
A quick off-topic note; I am debating whether to buy a used ZhiDou D2S directly or to go through a European reseller for an Elaris Pio. I know Elaris went insolvent in 2025 so I assume this would be through an independent dealer rather than an official channel. One thing I have not been able to confirm is whether the D2S or the Pio is available in right‑hand drive or if the D2S and the Pio are left‑hand drive only. That obviously changes the calculation for me. Assuming the D2S/Pio is feasible the price difference between the two routes is significant. I must factor in shipping import duties and the VRT. I am in Ireland in case that was not clear from the part. If anyone has taken the import route could you point me to more information, on the total landed cost? I am trying to build a spreadsheet to see if the savings are worth the hassle of handling the VRT and registration myself.