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China Takes The Lead And Announces New Electric Car Priced Below R$ 55,000

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published on 07/02/2023 at 13:00
China sai na frente das concorrentes e anuncia novo carro elétrico com preço abaixo de R$ 55 mil
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China Just Announced Another Low-Cost Electric Car Model. The Model Costs R$ 55,000 and Can Deliver a Range of Up to 250 km.

The Chinese automaker SAIC-GM-Wuling is well-known among those who admire the electric vehicle sector as the “mother” of the successful HongGuang Mini EV, a low-cost electric car from China. Now the company is announcing another vehicle, a hatchback with big ambitions, given that its big secret lies in the starting price of approximately 70,000 yuan, equivalent to R$ 53,500 in direct conversion.

Low-Cost Electric Car From China Delivers 41 Horsepower and 250 km of Range

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The cheap electric car, called Wuling Bing, is a super cheap hatchback that can carry up to 4 people. The vehicle will hit the Chinese market between late February and early March and will focus on winning over local drivers due to a series of interesting specifications.

The new creation from Wuling is very small compared to other models, with a length of almost 4 meters, a height of around 1.6 meters, and a width of 1.7 meters, with a wheelbase of 2.56 meters. The vehicle weighs around 1 ton and can therefore cover certain distances without consuming much battery energy.

The cheap electric car Bingo is available in two versions, one with a 17.4 kWh battery pack and a 30 kW motor, equivalent to 41 horsepower. The other version features a 31.9 kWh battery and a powertrain of 50 kW (68 horsepower). It’s important to mention that the range and prices vary according to the desired version. The less powerful version achieves a range of approximately in the WLTP cycle, sufficient for city driving, and costs the equivalent of 70,000 yuan (R$ 53,500).

The more equipped version delivers 100 km more range in the WLTP cycle and can be purchased for R$ 89,500. In both cases, the speed is limited to 100 km/h.

Wuling Mini EV – The Best-Selling Electric Car in China Hits 1 Million Units

Since its launch in the Chinese market in 2020, the Wuling Mini EV has already surpassed the mark of 1 million units sold. Being the cheapest model in the world to date, the low-cost electric car is also manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling, as mentioned earlier, and has proven to be a great success in its home country, gaining recognition for its price, versatility, and energy efficiency.

According to reports, the model had over half a million units licensed in 2020, an increase of 30% compared to previous years. The urban electric vehicle was responsible for 9.5% of all electric car registrations in China during 2020, ranking first.

China Gains Several New Models

The Guangzhou Auto Show last year featured several interesting models, including the Panda Mini EV, a model that enters the zero-emission urban car market in the Asian country. The model was designed and built by Geometry, a sub-brand of the famous Geely.

Although it is compact, the vehicle delivers above-average range. The company has not officially released the complete specifications of the model, but claims it will have a 41 horsepower electric motor mounted on the front axle.

The claimed range of the model is 200 km, significantly higher compared to the average of vehicles sold in the country.

Valdemar Medeiros

Formado em Jornalismo e Marketing, é autor de mais de 20 mil artigos que já alcançaram milhões de leitores no Brasil e no exterior. Já escreveu para marcas e veículos como 99, Natura, O Boticário, CPG – Click Petróleo e Gás, Agência Raccon e outros. Especialista em Indústria Automotiva, Tecnologia, Carreiras (empregabilidade e cursos), Economia e outros temas. Contato e sugestões de pauta: valdemarmedeiros4@gmail.com. Não aceitamos currículos!

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