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The Hongguang Mini EV electric car model priced at $4.000 is popular in China

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Hongguang Mini EV, the first electric car model of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, received 50.000 orders after one month of launch. Hongguang Mini EV sold 15.000 units after only 20 days of launch at the Chengdu auto show on July 24. Currently, the manufacturer has received more than 7 orders.

The design of the Mini EV is also special. The company said the design was inspired by the Japanese kei-car line, with a small shape but spacious inside. If the car carries four people, there will be no room for luggage. If you want to bring more things, there will only be two people in the car. Vehicle length is 2.917 mm, width 1.493 mm and height 1.621 mm. Wheelbase 1.940 mm.

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Hongguang Mini EV electric car priced at 4.000 USD is number 2 in China
Hongguang Mini EV has two doors, four seats, and uses an electric motor. Photo: Wulling

The long rear seats can be folded flat and are also a place for luggage, at this time the storage space is 740 liters. The car also has a number of places to store small items, including cup holders.

The interior design also follows a minimalist style. Digital clock cluster, air conditioning and audio control knobs. There is no central control panel on the dashboard, but the knob to select driving modes is located between the two front seats.

Hongguang Mini EV electric car priced at 4.000 USD is popular in China
With a regular parking lot, the Mini EV fits right in the middle and has plenty of space around. Photo: Wulling

The Mini EV uses an electric motor with 27 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque. There are two battery pack options, the 9,2 kWh one gives the car 120 km per charge, and the 13,8 kWh pack gives the car 170 km. Maximum speed 100 km/h. Unladen weight 705 kg and payload 1.020 kg.

Safety features such as anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, tire pressure warning and reverse sensor. The second row of seats has two Isofix child seat hooks.

Hongguang Mini EV electric car priced at 4.000 USD is number 1 in China
The small electric car is aimed at young customers and families with small children in crowded cities. Photo: Wulling

Mini EV targets young customers and small families living in urban areas. On August 12, Wuling's representative said that the company plans to open 8 experience stores across China, mostly in shopping centers with heavy traffic.

In China, Hongguang Mini EV is sold in three versions, priced at 4.100-5.500 USD. The competitor is Chery eQ1.

According to Vnexpress.net

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