Chinese manufacturers are more involved in the electric car race than ever: if urban microcars are becoming less popular in our regions, they are still popular in Asia, as evidenced by the success of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, which took the podium. in world sales of electric cars in record time!
Geely has just introduced its new offering in this market of ultra-compact micro-city cars: the call Panda Mini EV, was originally supposed to be a Geometry brand, but will eventually be integrated into the Geely brand lineup. The model was first introduced a few days ago in a shopping center located in the city of Hangzhou in the east of China, with a very childlike universe and accompanied by pink decorations and many large pandas in soft toys!
Geely Panda Mini EV: an ultra-compact micro-city car
Like its main competitor, the Geely Panda Mini EV adopts cubic forms with an architecture of two doors and four small places. Its dimensions are actually particularly compact, with The length is 3.07 meters1.52 meters wide and 1.60 meters tall, all with a 2.02 meter wheelbase.
The model is made in acid colors, has a glass roof (the first in the segment), as well as contrasting black elements such as mirrors. Its styling features sporty elements reminiscent of a panda, such as round headlights and a front grille that suggests a mouth. There are also very small three-spoke wheels that look like panda legs, and at the back, the optics and the placement of the number plate also give a smiley look to the front of the car.
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Geely Panda Mini EV: range of 150 km
Geely Panda Mini EV specifications indicate that the model is equipped with a front electric motor system with a power 41 horses (30 kW), transmitted to the front wheels. There is no word yet on the style of the interior or the capacity of the trunk.
Its LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery is provided by Guoxuan Hi-Tech, and according to the latest rumors, it should enable the Panda Mini EV to haverange of approximately 150 km according to the Chinese cycle CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle).
Geely Panda Mini EV: from 5,400 euros
If the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV costs less than 5,000 euros, the Geely Panda Mini EV should be a little more expensive: it is estimated to cost around 40,000-50,000 yuan, which is equivalent toapproximately from 5,400 to 6,700 euros.
Geely Panda Mini EV will be released in early 2023 in China. To date, there is no confirmed information about the possible commercialization of Geely Panda Mini EV on the European continent. But since its direct competitor was indeed imported to Europe under the name Freze Nikrob EV, nothing is impossible!
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