Recently, three new models of the Dongfeng Nano Box, a small pure electric SUV, were officially launched in China by Dongfeng EV. The Nano Box is a business unit under the Dongfeng Group that focuses on small pure electric vehicles and is currently building a new platform for small electric vehicles.
The car was originally developed by Renault, called the Renault Kwid, and the electric version is called the Renault City K-ZE. This car is made in China by Dongfeng-Renault and was exported to Europe as the Dacia Spring. Dongfeng’s own brands and sub-brands make other versions too, called the Dongfeng Aeolus EX1, Dongfeng Fengxing T1, Dongfeng Fengguang E1, the Venucia e30, and the Dongfeng Nano Box. All are made in the same factory.
The Nano Box has a round overall shape and measures 3732/1579/1515mm with a 2423mm wheelbase. The charging port is located in the front of the car. The interior of the Nano Box adopts a two-color design that is similar to the exterior. The car comes with a 7-inch instrument panel and a 10-inch central control screen. The car is connected to an app which provides features like remote door control, remote air conditioning control, vehicle positioning/car search, charging management, and vehicle condition inquiry/diagnosis. The seat material is made of fake leather.
The Nano Box is equipped with a front motor that outputs 33 kW and 125 Nm. Dongfeng claims the car’s official 0-50 km/h acceleration time is 6 seconds. The battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery from CATL with a capacity of 15.97kWh, achieving a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 201km. The entry-level model only supports slow charging which takes 3 hours to achieve a full charge, the other two models support fast charging which takes only 0.53 hours to achieve a full charge.
In the next 5 years, Dongfeng EV plans to launch 3 to 5 new models, covering SUVs and sedans. The price range of the three new models is 59,700 – 64,700 RMB (8,800 – 96,00 USD) making it an affordable electric SUV option for Chinese consumers.
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