Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is an all-electric city car that is manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling.[2]

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
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]

Overview
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).[3]

The Hongguang Mini can seat four people and is powered by a singular electric motor producing 13 kW (17.4 hp) and 62.7 pound-feet 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 106 miles.[3] Based on the NEDC driving cycle the estimated energy consumption of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is 8,1 kWh/100 km.[4]

In 2020, the Hongguang Mini had a price starting at US$4,162 and ends at US$5,607 for a fully loaded model, making it China's cheapest EV.[5] 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 accelerating and braking pedals feature positive and negative symbols.[6]

In October 2020, the Hongguang Mini surpassed the Tesla Model 3 to become the bestselling EV in China, with 55,781 sales through the three months ending October 31.[7]

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 Euros and assembled in the EU by Lithuanian company, Nikrob.[8][9][10]

Development

It was reported that it took the company only 12 months to design and launch production of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[3]

References
  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. "Check Out This Must-See Review Of The Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV". Inside EVs.
  4. "SAIC Wuling Hongguang Mini". Watt EV 2 Buy.
  5. "GM scores a bestseller in China with $4,200 electric micro car". Autoblog.com.
  6. "This Adorable Four-Seater Electric Hatchback is Selling Like Crazy in China". The Drive.
  7. Moss, Trefor (2020-11-13). "Tiny GM Car Zips Past Tesla to Lead China's Electric Vehicle Market". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  8. https://carbuzz.com/news/worlds-craziest-automaker-reveals-dirt-cheap-ev
  9. https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/meet-the-dirt-cheap-dartz-freze-the-most-affordable-ev-in-europe/
  10. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/08/tiny-wuling-hongguang-mini-ev-has-locked-in-50000-orders/
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