The best-selling electric car in China has won a new edition that features state-of-the-art colors and technologies and best of all: the electric vehicle costs only R$ 35.400 (direct conversion) in its most expensive version
The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, China's best-selling electric car, has just won a special edition, which was named Macaron. The electric vehicle version features unprecedented finishing details and exclusive color options. The vehicle is available in the Chinese market in two versions with prices ranging between 37.600 and 49.600 yuan, which in direct conversion would reach around R$ 30.500 and R$ 35.400 respectively.
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“Size does not matter”
On the outside, the electric car attracts attention due to its small size, which is still a little larger than the SmartForTwo. The model measures 2,92 m long, 1,62 m high, 1,49 m wide and although it is small, China's electric vehicle can carry up to four people.
The Macaron version's design is basically the same as the other configurations. The headlights, at the front, have a rectangular shape and gain LED daytime running lights and new halogen lamps, which facilitate visibility at night. The front grille, which has an enclosed design, is finished in piano black. On the side, the wheels have a diamond finish and, in addition, the model features a two-tone paint job.
At the rear, LED taillights are also new. They are interconnected by a horizontal bar, which is also finished in piano black. The piece was named Wuling. China's electric car debuts with two exclusive colors: Coco Cru white and Merlot blue.
China's electric vehicle features state-of-the-art technology
Inside, the finish on China's electric car is basically the same as other versions. The difference of the new model is only in the internal tones that synchronize with the new exterior colors.
The instrument panel is digital, and the radio and ventilation controls are arranged horizontally. Air vents occupy almost the entire front panel. A highlight of the electric vehicle is the small center console, which is responsible for the controls for the electric windows and a rotary gear selector. Among the equipment, the electric car also has rear seats with Isofix, ABS brakes, dual airbags and radio with bluetooth.
New model of the Chinese electric vehicle has 170 km of autonomy
The new electric vehicle has a rear engine with only 27 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque, in addition to having two options for lithium iron phosphate batteries. The cheapest option offers a 9,3 kWh battery, which gives the vehicle a range of 120 km.
The model's total recharge time is 6 hours and 30 minutes in alternating current. The top-of-the-line option is equipped with a 13,8 kWh battery. In this case, the autonomy of China's electric car rises to 170 km and a full charge takes 9 hours.
Developed in a partnership between automakers SAIC, General Motors and Wuling. Mini EV is the best-selling electric car in the Asian country with 222 units sold this year alone, more than double the second-placed Tesla Model 3.
