Electric Car Named "China's Renault Kwid" Gets R$ 45,000 Version

Electric Car Named “China’s Renault Kwid” Gets R$ 45,000 Version

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 14/01/2023 at 22:10

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Dongfeng, in Partnership with Renault, Developed a ‘Cheap’ Electric Car Based on the Renault Kwid. The Model is the Cheapest in China and Will Be Sold for Only R$ 45 Thousand.

Dongfeng Motor recently launched the most basic version of the Nanobox, a compact electric SUV that is super cheap and full of details. The electric car from the Chinese manufacturer was presented last year and is essentially a version based on the Renault Kwid, also known as Dacia Spring in Europe. Produced in China, the model is 3.7 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.4 meters. It is the result of a partnership with the French automaker and basically retains the same rounded design as the original model on the outside.

Electric Car Based on the Renault Kwid Delivers 45 Horsepower

The interior of the model, however, is different, as the seats are made of synthetic leather and the finish is done in two colors. The Nano Box also features two screens on board, including a 7-inch (17.78 cm) digital instrument panel behind the steering wheel and a 10-inch multimedia center.

An interesting feature of the electric car based on the Renault Kwid is an app from the manufacturer that allows users to control some functions via their smartphone, such as locating the vehicle, adjusting the air conditioning, and performing remote diagnostics.

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“Chinese Renault Kwid” Will Hit the Market for R$ 45 Thousand

The most basic version of the SUV also operates solely with slow charging and takes 3 hours to complete its charge. The other two versions of the “Chinese Renault Kwid” take about half an hour to fully recharge, according to the company.

In the end, the main highlight of the model is its price. Exclusive to the Asian country, the entry version arrives as one of the most affordable SUVs in the country and is priced at US$ 8,800, equivalent to R$ 45 thousand at the current exchange rate.

For comparison, the Kwid E-Tech costs about three times this amount, starting at R$ 146,990. According to the manufacturer, the plan for the coming years is to develop five more electric cars, including sedans and SUVs. It has not yet been confirmed whether the brand’s models will be sold outside the Asian market.

Meet the Renault Kwid E-Tech

The Renault Kwid E-Tech hit the market in August last year, taking the title of the cheapest electric car in Brazil, priced at R$ 142 thousand. Renault emphasizes that the cost per kilometer driven in the Renault Kwid E-Tech is only R$ 0.06, which is an improvement compared to the version with a combustion engine, which costs R$ 0.48.

The electric model comes with 26.8 kWh batteries, generating a range of 294 km in urban use and 265 km in mixed cycle, which combines city and highway driving. When recharged from a 20A residential outlet at 220V, the vehicle takes an average of 9 hours to recover 190 km of range.

Electric Car Named “China’s Renault Kwid” Gets R$ 45,000 Version

Dongfeng, in Partnership with Renault, Developed a ‘Cheap’ Electric Car Based on the Renault Kwid. The Model is the Cheapest in China and Will Be Sold for Only R$ 45 Thousand.

Electric Car Based on the Renault Kwid Delivers 45 Horsepower

“Chinese Renault Kwid” Will Hit the Market for R$ 45 Thousand

Meet the Renault Kwid E-Tech

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“Chinese Renault Kwid” Will Hit the Market for R$ 45 Thousand

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