Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

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Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
Wuling Hongguang Mini 001.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerWuling Motors
Also calledFreze Nikrob EV
Production2020–Present
AssemblyLiuzhou, Guangxi, China (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Body and chassis
ClassElectric Supermini (A)
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor17.4 hp (13.0 kW) Permanent magnet motor
TransmissionSingle-Speed Automatic
Battery9.2 kWh
13.8 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Length2,917 mm (114.8 in)
Width1,493 mm (58.8 in)
Height1,621 mm (63.8 in)
Kerb weight665 kg (1,466 lb)[1]

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is an all-electric city car that is manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling.[2] Retail deliveries began in China in July 2020, and, as of January 2021, sales since inception totaled 160,000 units.[3]

Overview[edit]

Rear of the Hongguang Mini EV

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is equipped with a 9.2kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 120 km (75 mi) or a 13.8kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 170 km (110 mi).[4]

The Hongguang Mini can seat four people and is powered by a single electric motor producing 13 kW (17.4 hp) and 85 Nm (62.7 lbf.ft) of torque with rear-wheel drive. The Hongguang Mini EV has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and an estimated range of 170 km (110 mi).[4] Based on the NEDC driving cycle, the estimated energy consumption of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is 8,1 kWh/100 km.[5]

In 2020, the Hongguang Mini had a price starting at US$4,162, and tops out at US$5,607 for a fully loaded model, making it China's cheapest EV.[6] Standard safety features of the Hongguang Mini include anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring sensors, and rear parking sensors. The Hongguang Mini also has standard features including air conditioning, power windows, stereo system, 12 storage compartments, 741 liters of trunk space with the rear seats folded down, and the accelerator and brake pedals feature positive and negative symbols.[7]

With just six months in the market, the Hongguang Mini sold 119,255 units in 2020, and ranked as China's and the world's second best selling plug-in car after the Tesla Model 3.[8][9] In January 2021, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the Hongguang Mini EV topped new energy vehicles sales with 25,778 units, compared to the Tesla Model 3 with 13,843 units sold in China.[10] The mini EV listed as the world's top selling plug-in car in January 2021.[11]

In 2021, a Latvian-based company Dartz (known for their armoured SUVs) announced a plan to sell the Hongguang Mini EV as the Dartz FreZe Nikrob, with a starting price in certain European countries at around €9,999 and assembled in the EU by Lithuanian company, Nikrob.[12][13][14]

Development[edit]

It was reported that it took the company only 12 months to design and launch production of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The tiny Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV costs just P200,000". Top Gear Phillipines.
  2. ^ "Tiny Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Has Locked In 50,000 Orders". Carscoops.
  3. ^ Fernyhough, James (2021-03-03). "Electric vehicles tipped to reach 58pct of new car sales in China by 2030". The Driven. Retrieved 2021-03-03. Since its launch in July well over 160,000 units have been sold, all of them in Asia.
  4. ^ a b c "Check Out This Must-See Review Of The Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV". Inside EVs.
  5. ^ "SAIC Wuling Hongguang Mini". Watt EV 2 Buy.
  6. ^ "GM scores a bestseller in China with $4,200 electric micro car". Autoblog.com.
  7. ^ "This Adorable Four Seat Electric Hatchback is Selling Like Crazy in China". The Drive.
  8. ^ Jose, Pontes (2021-02-02). "Global Top 20 - December 2020". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. "The Tesla Model 3, with 365,240 units delivered was the world's top selling plug-in passenger car in 2020."
  9. ^ Jose, Pontes (2021-01-21). "China December 2020". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. "The Tesla Model 3, with 139,925 units delivered, was the China's top selling plug-in passenger car in 2020."
  10. ^ Harper, Justin (February 25, 2021). "Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla".
  11. ^ Jose, Pontes (2021-02-28). "Global Top 20 January 2021". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. he Hongguang Mini EV, with 36,762 units delivered was the world's top selling plug-in passenger car in January 2021, followed by the Tesla Model 3 with 21,589 units.'
  12. ^ https://carbuzz.com/news/worlds-craziest-automaker-reveals-dirt-cheap-ev
  13. ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/meet-the-dirt-cheap-dartz-freze-the-most-affordable-ev-in-europe/
  14. ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2020/08/tiny-wuling-hongguang-mini-ev-has-locked-in-50000-orders/

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