Once upon a time, our perception of miniature pure electric vehicles was still in the category of "old man's joy", and few car manufacturers were involved in this field; it was not until the emergence of the Hongguang MINIEV that car companies saw that the original miniature pure electric mobility vehicle was also in demand by consumers, with a small stature, low price and sufficient range. The compact size, low price and sufficient range make it a good tool for urban mobility.
After the Hongguang MINIEV, there are also a variety of fine miniature pure electric scooters on the market, and I will recommend three models worth buying today to see which one is your cup of tea.
Hongguang MINIEV:
Official guide price: 32,800 yuan - 99,900 yuan
So far, Hongguang MINIEV has become a very large family, including ordinary version, macaron version, GAMEBOY version and convertible version, etc., which is very rich for consumers to choose.
In so many versions, the best sales or the lowest price of the ordinary version of the model, the front is a closed grille design, and the use of black treatment, the two sides of the headlights are connected, a strong sense of visual integration; headlights are not integrated inside the lens, the style seems relatively cheap, but considering the price, it is not unacceptable.
The side shape of the car is relatively square, and the roof also creates a suspended shape, giving a more fashionable feeling, and the through-line waistline also enhances the sense of layering on the side of the body.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the ordinary version of the Hongguang MINIEV are 2920/1493/1621mm, and the wheelbase is 1940mm, which is relatively small in its class. The car adopts a 4-seat layout, and the second row of seats supports proportional down.
In terms of interior, the overall layout is relatively simple, providing a two-spoke steering wheel, LCD instrument panel and knob-type electronic gear knob; the air conditioning vents adopt a similar through design, embellishing the sense of hierarchy in the center console; the material is mainly made of hard plastic, which is the normal level for the same class.
Power, Hongguang MINIEV ordinary version is equipped with a maximum power of 20kW electric motor, peak torque of 85N-m, NEDC range of 120km and 170km two versions, and optional lithium iron phosphate and ternary lithium version.
The low price and huge retention are undoubtedly the biggest advantages of the Hongguang MINIEV, but the ordinary version does not have airbags and reversing camera, and the configuration is really low, so if you simply have the demand for transportation and do not care about other configurations, there is no doubt that the Hongguang MINIEV is worth considering.
Changan Lumin:
Official guide price: 49,900 yuan - 69,900 yuan
The positioning of Changan Lumin is slightly higher than that of the ordinary version of Hongguang MINIEV, which is similar to that of the Hongguang MINIEV GAMEBOY version; although the sales volume is not as high as that of Hongguang MINIEV, the monthly sales volume has exceeded 10,000 units since September last year, and the trend is continuously high, which proves that it has gained market recognition.
Changan Lumin in the shape of the more naive design line, the front gives a more rounded feeling, closed grille with smoked black round headlights bring excellent recognition, the interior of the light group also integrated with a lens, the style looks more sophisticated.
The side shape of the car looks much more atmospheric than the Hongguang MINIEV, also creating a suspended shape, the style is more fashionable; and the door handles use a pop-up design, can play a role in reducing wind resistance.
Size, Changan Lumin's length, width and height are 3270/1700/1545mm, wheelbase is 1980mm, the body in the same class is a certain advantage, wheelbase is the normal level, the car also uses a 4-seat layout.
Interior, Changan Lumin offers a three-spoke flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel, full LCD instrument panel, suspended center screen and knob type electronic gear knob, can not pick any fault, not the same level of many models that kind of rough room feeling, which is also a big reason why Changan Lumin is quite popular.
The battery capacity of the sweet model is 12.92kWh and the CLTC range is 155km, while the sweet model has a battery pack capacity of 17.65kWh and a CLTC range of 210km. The battery pack has a capacity of 27.99kWh and a CLTC range of 301km.
All standard with dual front airbags, back-up radar, back-up camera and other features so that the Changan Lumin in terms of configuration there is no regret, belongs to the same level a very strong product boutique car, for the quality of the pursuit of certain words can be considered.
Geely Panda mini
Official guide price: 55,800 yuan
Among the big independent brand manufacturers, Geely's miniature pure electric car appeared relatively late, but the advantages of the latecomer make the product power looks very good, its biggest feature is to support the fast charging function which is not often seen in the same class.
It should be noted that the Geely Panda mini is currently on sale only in the new spring version of the Treasure Bear a model, the official revealed that it is based on the top model to build, so the future pricing of the ordinary version of the Geely Panda mini should be a little lower.
The Panda mini is also in the shape of a more naive design style, closed grille on both sides of the integrated round LED headlamps, headlamps also integrated lens inside, the overall style looks exquisite enough. The side of the body is relatively square, but through the rear window part of the line to make the visual effect is not so single, to enhance the sense of fashion.
The dimensions of the Panda mini are 3065/1522/1610mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2015mm, which is a medium size in its class.
The interior of the Panda mini offers a double-spoke steering wheel, a full LCD instrument panel, a floating center screen and a knob type electronic gear knob, the layout has some similarities with the Changan Lumin, compared to the Honguang MINIEV and other models, the interior texture is really stronger.
In terms of power, the Panda mini is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 30kW and a peak torque of 110N-m; the battery pack has a capacity of 17.03kWh and a CLTC range of 200km; the biggest feature of the new car is that it supports the 22kW fast charging function, which can replenish the power to 80% in half an hour.
In terms of configuration, the Panda mini offers a comprehensive range of features, including reversing radar, reversing camera, driver's airbag, panoramic canopy, keyless start, etc. Together with the fast charging function, which is rare in its class, the product power is really unique and also worth considering.
Conclusion:
The above three models are all excellent in terms of cost performance in the same class. If you are pursuing communication and low price, the Hongguang MINIEV Ordinary Edition is worth considering; if you are pursuing quality and range, the Changan Lumin is worth considering; if you do not have charging conditions at home and need fast charging, the Geely Panda mini is the best choice.
