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
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.
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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.

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