The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV (Chinese: 五菱宏光MiniEV) is a battery electriccity car manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling since 2020.[5] Retail deliveries began in China in July 2020. As of February 2023[update], global sales since inception have passed 1,100,000 units, and the Mini EV has become the best-selling electric car in China.[6]
The Mini EV can seat four people, and standard features including air conditioning, power windows, stereo system, storage and compartments. Standard safety features of the Mini EV include anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring sensors, and rear parking sensors. Early models did not include a driver airbag, but later models such as the Mini EV Macaron include the feature as standard.[7]
Power is produced by an electric motor making a peak 20 kW (27 hp; 27 PS) and 85 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) of torque[8] with rear-wheel drive, propelling the car to a stated top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The Mini EV is equipped with a 9.2 kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 120 km (75 mi) or a 13.8kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 170 km (110 mi).[9] Based on the NEDC driving cycle, the estimated energy consumption of the Mini EV is 8,1 kWh/100 km.[10]
A 26.5 kWh model is due for 2022, with 280 kilometres (170 mi) (CLTC) estimated range, an optional more powerful 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS) motor, and an improved interior.[11]
In 2020, the Mini EV had a price starting at US$4,162, and topped out at US$5,607 for a fully-loaded model, making it China's cheapest electric car.[12] The car has attracted a cult following in China, with owners frequently modifying their vehicles.[13][14] The popularity has been compared to that of kei cars in Japan.[15] The vehicle has been such a success that it has inspired a number of copycats and competitors, including the Chery QQ Ice Cream, Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV,[16] and BAW S3.[17]
Variantsedit
Mini EV Macaronedit
SAIC-GM-Wuling launched a variant of the regular Mini EV called the Mini EV Macaron in April 2021. The Macaron is a customized version that is available with three exclusive paint colors and more standard features. The Macaron is sold as a more premium and personalized variant that features redesigned darkened LED headlights, two-tone alloy wheels and exclusive body colors. The colors are Avocado Green, Lemon Yellow and White Peach Pink, which are the results of the collaboration of Wuling and Pantone Universe.[18] The Macaron also receives more safety equipment compared to the previous base trim level, including low-speed pedestrian warning, a reversing camera with rear parking sonar and a driver-side airbag.[18]
The Macaron is equipped with a small electric motor that generates a more powerful 20 kW (27 hp; 27 PS) and 85 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) of torque compared to the previously launched base trim while range remains unchanged.[18]
Front view
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Interior
Mini EV Cabrioedit
A convertible concept version of the Mini EV called the Mini EV Cabrio with a folding soft top was unveiled during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, with the vehicle body design based on the Mini EV Macaron. The production version vehicle body design is based on Mini EV GameBoy Edition and was launched in September 2022.[19]
Front view of concept version
Rear view of concept version
Front view of production car
Rear view of production car
Freze Nikrobedit
In 2021 Lithuanian company Nikrob UAB announced a rebadged version of the Mini EV called the FreZe Nikrob with knock-down assembly in Vilnius, Lithuania.[20]
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Interior
Mini EV GameBoy Editionedit
The Mini EV GameBoy Edition was introduced in March 2022.[21] Its exterior has been completely restyled with larger dimensions, while the power remains to be unchanged and carried over from the standard Mini EV producing 27 hp (20 kW; 27 PS) and 85 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) or 40 hp (30 kW; 41 PS) and 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft), mated to a 9.2, 13.9, or 25.5 kWh battery.[22]
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Salesedit
With six months in the market, the Mini EV sold 119,255 units in 2020, and ranked as China's and the world's second best selling plug-in car after the Tesla Model 3.[23][24]
In January 2021, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the Mini EV topped new energy vehicles sales with 25,778 units, compared to the Tesla Model 3 with 13,843 units sold in China.[25]
The Mini EV listed as the world's top selling plug-in car in January 2021.[26]
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^Jose, Pontes (2021-02-02). "Global Top 20 - December 2020". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. "The Tesla Model 3, with 365,240 units delivered was the world's top selling plug-in passenger car in 2020."
^Jose, Pontes (2021-01-21). "China December 2020". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. "The Tesla Model 3, with 139,925 units delivered, was the China's top selling plug-in passenger car in 2020."
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^Jose, Pontes (2021-02-28). "Global Top 20 January 2021". EVSales.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03. The Hongguang Mini EV, with 36,762 units delivered was the world's top selling plug-in passenger car in January 2021, followed by the Tesla Model 3 with 21,589 units.
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Not to be confused with Wuling Hongguang The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Chinese 五菱宏光MiniEV is a battery electric city car manufactured by SAIC GM Wuling since 2020 5 Retail deliveries began in China in July 2020 As of February 2023 update global sales since inception have passed 1 100 000 units and the Mini EV has become the best selling electric car in China 6 Wuling Hongguang Mini EVOverviewManufacturerSAIC GM WulingAlso calledFreze Nikrob Lithuania Production2020 presentAssemblyChina Liuzhou Guangxi SGMW Lithuania Vilnius Nikrob UAB Freze Nikrob Vietnam Hưng Yen TMT Motors 1 Body and chassisClassCity carBody style3 door hatchback2 door convertibleLayoutRear motor rear wheel drivePlatformSGMW Global Small Electric Vehicle 2 3 RelatedWuling Air EVBaojun E100Baojun E200Baojun E300PowertrainElectric motor1x1XM AC permanent magnet synchronous motorPower output15 kW 20 hp 20 PS 20 kW 27 hp 27 PS 30 kW 40 hp 41 PS Transmission1 speed direct driveBatteryLi ion battery 9 2 13 8 or 26 kWhElectric range120 km 170 km or 280 km 75 mi 110 mi or 170 mi DimensionsWheelbase1 940 mm 76 4 in Length2 917 mm 114 8 in 3 061 mm 120 5 in 3 064 mm 120 6 in Game Boy Urban Windchaser 3 089 mm 121 6 in Game Boy Racing Ranger Width1 493 mm 58 8 in 1 520 mm 59 8 in Game Boy 1 521 mm 59 9 in Urban Windchaser Racing Ranger Height1 621 mm 63 8 in 1 659 1 665 mm 65 3 65 6 in Game Boy 1 649 mm 64 9 in Urban Windchaser 1 604 mm 63 1 in Racing Ranger Curb weight665 kg 1 466 lb 4 Contents 1 Overview 2 Variants 2 1 Mini EV Macaron 2 2 Mini EV Cabrio 2 3 Freze Nikrob 2 4 Mini EV GameBoy Edition 3 Sales 4 References 5 External linksOverview edit nbsp Rear viewThe Mini EV can seat four people and standard features including air conditioning power windows stereo system storage and compartments Standard safety features of the Mini EV include anti lock brakes tire pressure monitoring sensors and rear parking sensors Early models did not include a driver airbag but later models such as the Mini EV Macaron include the feature as standard 7 Power is produced by an electric motor making a peak 20 kW 27 hp 27 PS and 85 N m 63 lb ft of torque 8 with rear wheel drive propelling the car to a stated top speed of 100 km h 62 mph The Mini EV is equipped with a 9 2 kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 120 km 75 mi or a 13 8kWh battery capable of a NEDC range of 170 km 110 mi 9 Based on the NEDC driving cycle the estimated energy consumption of the Mini EV is 8 1 kWh 100 km 10 A 26 5 kWh model is due for 2022 with 280 kilometres 170 mi CLTC estimated range an optional more powerful 30 kW 40 hp 41 PS motor and an improved interior 11 In 2020 the Mini EV had a price starting at US 4 162 and topped out at US 5 607 for a fully loaded model making it China s cheapest electric car 12 The car has attracted a cult following in China with owners frequently modifying their vehicles 13 14 The popularity has been compared to that of kei cars in Japan 15 The vehicle has been such a success that it has inspired a number of copycats and competitors including the Chery QQ Ice Cream Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV 16 and BAW S3 17 Variants editMini EV Macaron edit SAIC GM Wuling launched a variant of the regular Mini EV called the Mini EV Macaron in April 2021 The Macaron is a customized version that is available with three exclusive paint colors and more standard features The Macaron is sold as a more premium and personalized variant that features redesigned darkened LED headlights two tone alloy wheels and exclusive body colors The colors are Avocado Green Lemon Yellow and White Peach Pink which are the results of the collaboration of Wuling and Pantone Universe 18 The Macaron also receives more safety equipment compared to the previous base trim level including low speed pedestrian warning a reversing camera with rear parking sonar and a driver side airbag 18 The Macaron is equipped with a small electric motor that generates a more powerful 20 kW 27 hp 27 PS and 85 N m 63 lb ft of torque compared to the previously launched base trim while range remains unchanged 18 nbsp Front view nbsp Rear view nbsp InteriorMini EV Cabrio edit A convertible concept version of the Mini EV called the Mini EV Cabrio with a folding soft top was unveiled during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show with the vehicle body design based on the Mini EV Macaron The production version vehicle body design is based on Mini EV GameBoy Edition and was launched in September 2022 19 nbsp Front view of concept version nbsp Rear view of concept version nbsp Front view of production car nbsp Rear view of production carFreze Nikrob editIn 2021 Lithuanian company Nikrob UAB announced a rebadged version of the Mini EV called the FreZe Nikrob with knock down assembly in Vilnius Lithuania 20 nbsp Front view nbsp Rear view nbsp InteriorMini EV GameBoy Edition edit The Mini EV GameBoy Edition was introduced in March 2022 21 Its exterior has been completely restyled with larger dimensions while the power remains to be unchanged and carried over from the standard Mini EV producing 27 hp 20 kW 27 PS and 85 N m 63 lb ft or 40 hp 30 kW 41 PS and 110 N m 81 lb ft mated to a 9 2 13 9 or 25 5 kWh battery 22 nbsp Front view nbsp Rear view nbsp InteriorSales editWith six months in the market the Mini EV sold 119 255 units in 2020 and ranked as China s and the world s second best selling plug in car after the Tesla Model 3 23 24 In January 2021 according to the China Passenger Car Association CPCA the Mini EV topped new energy vehicles sales with 25 778 units compared to the Tesla Model 3 with 13 843 units sold in China 25 The Mini EV listed as the world s top selling plug in car in January 2021 26 Year China2020 127 651 27 2021 395 451 28 2022 404 823 29 References edit Wuling HongGuang MiniEV đa xuất xưởng tại Việt Nam co thể ban sớm AutoFun Tin tức o to AutoFun in Vietnamese 2023 05 26 Retrieved 2023 06 28 张洁 Popular Wuling EVs to hit global markets in 2022 www chinadaily com cn Retrieved 2021 10 01 SGMW to unveil Wuling brand s first two seater NEV model NanoEV autonews gasgoo com Retrieved 2021 10 01 The tiny Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV costs just P200 000 Top Gear Philippines Tiny Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Has Locked In 50 000 Orders Carscoops Kane Mark 2022 01 14 China Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Sets Massive Sales Record InsideEVs Retrieved 2022 01 31 This Adorable Four Seat Electric Hatchback is Selling Like Crazy in China The Drive 6 September 2020 Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINI EV media gm com 2020 07 24 Retrieved 2022 02 01 Check Out This Must See Review Of The Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Inside EVs SAIC Wuling Hongguang Mini Watt EV 2 Buy Wuling Mini EV gets a long range version of 280 km range CarNewsChina com 2022 02 08 Retrieved 2022 02 11 GM scores a bestseller in China with 4 200 electric micro car Autoblog com Goldthread This Little 4 500 Electric Car is the Hottest Thing in China Right Now retrieved 2021 09 16 宏光MINIEV潮动上海开创新能源潮创文化 新华网 www xinhuanet com Retrieved 2021 09 16 五菱宏光 正在把汽车做成快消品 界面新闻 JMedia www jiemian com Retrieved 2021 09 16 Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV official images released CarNewsChina com 2022 01 02 Retrieved 2022 02 01 Worry For The Wuling MINI EV or not BAW S3 amp S5 Mini EVs Unveiled CarNewsChina com 2022 01 17 Retrieved 2022 02 01 a b c New Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Macaron Launches In China gmauthority Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China media gm com 2022 09 26 Retrieved 2022 11 06 Winton Neil 2021 04 27 Chinese U S Cheap Minicar Might Spur Europe s Electric Car Mass Market Forbes Retrieved 2022 07 20 GM s All New Wuling MINI EV GameBoy Edition Revealed GM Authority 2022 03 03 Retrieved 2022 04 20 Wuling Hongguang MINI EV Game Boy Edition Arrives At The Dealer In China carnewschina com 16 March 2022 Retrieved 2022 04 20 Jose Pontes 2021 02 02 Global Top 20 December 2020 EVSales com Retrieved 2021 03 03 The Tesla Model 3 with 365 240 units delivered was the world s top selling plug in passenger car in 2020 Jose Pontes 2021 01 21 China December 2020 EVSales com Retrieved 2021 03 03 The Tesla Model 3 with 139 925 units delivered was the China s top selling plug in passenger car in 2020 Harper Justin February 25 2021 Chinese 3 200 budget electric car takes on Tesla BBC News Jose Pontes 2021 02 28 Global Top 20 January 2021 EVSales com Retrieved 2021 03 03 The Hongguang Mini EV with 36 762 units delivered was the world s top selling plug in passenger car in January 2021 followed by the Tesla Model 3 with 21 589 units China Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Amazes With 35 000 Sales In December InsideEVs Retrieved 2022 02 01 China Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Sets Massive Sales Record InsideEVs Retrieved 2022 02 01 乘联会发布 2022 年中国市场汽车销量榜 auto sina com cn Retrieved 2023 01 13 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Official website in Chinese Nikrob Freze Website EU Market Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Wuling Hongguang Mini EV amp oldid 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