Meet the Panda Knight: Chinese Electric Car Costs R$ 47,000; Almost Half the Price of the Brazilian Kwid

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Published on 30/08/2023 at 16:26

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Geely Is Promising to Launch New Models in the Market This Year, One of Them Is the Panda Knight, a Chinese Electric Car That Costs R$ 47 Thousand, Much Less Than the Renault Kwid.

The Chinese Geely, an automaker that owns famous brands in the West like Volvo, recently announced the launch of a new Chinese electric car focusing on cost-effectiveness. Called Panda Knight, the model features a square design reminiscent of the Ford Bronco in a smaller size, managing to deliver a range of up to 200 km and costs almost half of a Renault Kwid E-Tech in Brazil.

Panda Knight Features Compact Design and a Range of 200 km

The Chinese electric car market is very advanced, ranging from very cheap models to highly luxurious options with various brands involved.

Geely is one of them, showcasing the Panda Knight, a compact electric car cheaper than the Renault Kwid. The model is an updated version of another namesake, but with gasoline engine drive.

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Chinese Electric Car Costs Almost Half of a Brazilian Renault Kwid

According to Gizmochina, recharging allows for up to 22 kW input in direct current, allowing half an hour to go from 30% to 80% battery, along with alternating current of only 3.3 kW. The multimedia system features an 8-inch screen, and the digital instrument panel displays content on a 9.2-inch screen.

The Panda Knight will be launched in China starting in September, with a price starting at 69,800 Yuan, which in direct conversion is about R$ 47 thousand not accounting for taxes or fees.

Design changes also altered the vehicle’s dimensions, but nothing too significant. The compact SUV measures 3.13 m in length, 1.56 meters in width, and 1.65 m in height. However, it maintains a 2 m wheelbase and ground clearance. Even compact, the Chinese electric car can offer up to 800 L of trunk space with the rear seats folded down.

Why Buy an Electric Car?

Although they are still more expensive, over time, the reduction in fuel costs and even in IPVA can make the investment worth it. Unlike conventional models, electric cars are powered by electricity.

While conventional models rely on fossil fuels to operate, electric cars run on rechargeable batteries, which provide energy to move the vehicle, as well as power other features like power windows, headlights, and air conditioning.

The main argument in favor of electric cars is that they are less polluting. Compared to conventional models, CO2 generation is reduced by about 33% over the model’s lifetime. When it comes to noise pollution, electric vehicles also have an advantage over their traditional counterparts.

Gasoline-powered engines and other fossil fuels are noisier, generating a much larger impact in cities.

Meet the Panda Knight: Chinese Electric Car Costs R$ 47,000; Almost Half the Price of the Brazilian Kwid

Geely Is Promising to Launch New Models in the Market This Year, One of Them Is the Panda Knight, a Chinese Electric Car That Costs R$ 47 Thousand, Much Less Than the Renault Kwid.

Panda Knight Features Compact Design and a Range of 200 km

Chinese Electric Car Costs Almost Half of a Brazilian Renault Kwid

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