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The Cheapest Electric Car In The World Costs Only R$ 25 Thousand And Has Just Broken A New Sales Record In China. The Wuling Mini EV Now Has 1 Million Units Sold.
Since its launch in the Chinese market in July 2020, the Wuling Mini EV has surpassed the mark of 1 million units sold. Being the cheapest electric car in the world, the vehicle is produced by the joint venture SAIC-GM-Wulling and has proven to be a great success in its home country, gaining prominence for its affordable price, low energy consumption, and versatility.
Wuling Mini EV Represents Over 50% Of The Market In China
According to data released by the country’s press, the cheapest electric car in the world sold 554,067 units in the past year, an expansion of 30% compared to previous years. The urban electric model accounted for 9.5% of all electric car registrations in China during 2020, coming in first place.
Considering only the electric microcar sector, the Wuling represents more than half of the Chinese market. The joint venture’s biggest competitors are Changan and Chery, which together represent over 30% of the sector with their subsequently released vehicles.
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As a micro electric car for 4 occupants, the Wuling Mini EV is sold in China in four versions: the basic, Gameboy, and Macaron, plus a convertible variant. The price range is from 32,800 to 99,900 RMB, which in direct conversion amounts to R$ 24,800 to R$ 75,700, respectively, with the basic and Macaron versions accounting for over 90% of total model sales.
Cheapest Electric Car In The World Focuses On Urban Environment
With a length of only 2.92 meters and a wheelbase of 1.94 meters, the mini electric car is highly practical during maneuvers, due to its turning radius of just 4.2 meters and its 12-inch (30.48 cm) wheels. In addition, the rear seat can be “removed,” allowing the trunk to offer a luggage capacity of 741 liters.
There are two motorization options, always with front-wheel drive, which can vary from 27 horsepower or 41 horsepower and 11.2 kgfm of torque.
The Wuling Mini EV is sold with two types of batteries, either NMC or LFP, with a range between 120 and 300 km on the CLTC cycle, depending on the battery or motor configuration. After this model’s arrival in the Chinese market, several competitors rushed to launch similar vehicles, such as the Chery QQ Ice Cream, among many others.
Chinese Giant Announces Its First Electric Car
As it is difficult for companies in China to keep new products a secret, real photos of Xiaomi’s first electric car, a giant in the smartphone sector, leaked through the social network Weibo.
Photos of an actual prototype of the model, named Xiaomi MS11, were shared without camouflage paint by a user on the microblog, revealing a little more about the model’s design, which has already been seen disguised during tests.
The leaked model is very similar to the Seal, from Chinese BYD, one of the largest brands in China. Its headlights are also reminiscent of those of the McLaren 720S and the taillights of Aston Martin. The unit shown in the photos on the social network features a panoramic glass roof, large wheels with Brembo brakes, and the company’s logo in the center of the rims.
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