In fact, since the end of 2022, the Wuling HongGuang MiniEV electric car model has been brought from China to Vietnam under temporary import for re-export for research purposes.
In its home market, the car is priced from 32,800 yuan (equivalent to 4,800 USD, about 113 million VND) and is one of the cheapest pure electric car models in the world. Meanwhile, the most advanced version will cost up to 14,800 USD (about 350 million VND).
The selling price of Wuling HongGuang MiniEV in China is attractive because this country has great preferential policies for electric cars. Therefore, actual car prices in other markets, including Vietnam, will likely be very different.
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HongGuang MiniEV became the world's best-selling mini electric car model in 3 years 2020, 2021, 2022 (Photo: Wuling).
With a length of 2.9m, width of 1.5m, and height of 1.6m, HongGuang MiniEV is designed based on the style of a small urban car, similar in size to the Smart ForTwo model. The car is suitable for travel needs in crowded cities, where traffic density is high and parking lots are always cramped. Although there are only two doors, the car has a 4-seat configuration (including the driver).
The previously imported version of HongGuang MiniEV was the starting version, with basic equipment such as halogen bulbs. Mechanical rearview mirror, mechanical key. Similarly, the car's interior is also relatively simple with an LCD screen behind the steering wheel, radio entertainment system, single-zone air conditioning and mechanical adjustment.
The lowest version of HongGuang MiniEV is equipped with an electric motor located on the rear axle, with 17.4 horsepower and 85Nm of torque. The 9.2kWh battery pack gives the car a range of 120km per full charge or the optional 13.8kWh battery pack gives a range of 170km. Maximum travel speed is about 100km/h. The charging port is located at the front logo of the car and is expected to take about 6-8 hours to fully charge the battery.
Based on the image posted by TMT Motors, experts predict that the HongGuang MiniEV model distributed in Vietnam will be a 2023 model with many significant upgrades in terms of equipment, amenities, performance as well as range. . The selling price of this version is from 44,000 - 53,000 yuan (about 150-180 million VND).
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It is expected that TMT Motors will announce detailed information about the product, selling price and accept orders for the HongGuang MiniEV electric car model in the second quarter of 2023 (Photo: Wuling).
Low price will definitely be a strong point to help Wuling's mini electric car model make a difference in the Vietnamese market, but specific numbers still have to wait for official announcement. The car also benefits from the 100% free registration fee policy for electric cars that the Government has issued, effective until May 31, 2022.
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