Baojun KiWi EV goes on sale starting at $10,800
The company said orders for the KiWi EV have surpassed 6,000 units in the 20 days since pre-orders for the car began on August 11.
KiWi EV to be officially launched on Aug 31
Earlier this month, William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of Nio, visited SAIC-GM-Wuling and test drove the KiWi EV.
Why are mini EVs so popular in China?
As China tightens regulations on low-speed EVs, widely known as "老头乐" (Old Man's Joy), mini EVs are seen as the most suitable alternative.
Wuling claims over 3,000 orders for KiWi EV in first week of pre-sale
The KiWi EV, which has been available for pre-sale since August 11, is offered in two versions, a base version priced at RMB 69,800 ($10,766)…
KiWi EV goes on pre- sale, priced twice as much as Mini EV
The price is approximately double that of the SAIC-GM Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, which is priced at RMB 28,800 - RMB 43,600.
This minicar that impressed Nio’s William Li will have automatic parking, adaptive cruise control
The huge success of SAIC-GM-Wuling's Hongguang Mini EV has led to a general perception of such minicars as low-end products. However, a new…