Chinese EV brand Wuling is stepping up its acts by entering the global market. The company is the culmination of a partnership between SGMW and General Motors. It has just unveiled the Air EV in Indonesia, marking its first foray outside China.

Within the past five years, Wuling has grown in prominence in the Chinese EV market. It has sold over 1 million units of its EVs in China since 2017. The company also has plans to deliver the Air EV in other markets like India and Egypt later this year. Going forward, Wuling plans to expand to other global markets.

During the unveiling of the Air EV in Indonesia, Wuling showcased its success in China which is now spreading to other countries. The Air EV was also endorsed as the official car of the G20 Summit. The Wuling Air EV is a 2-door electric vehicle designed primarily for city driving. It is being showcased for its easy operability and low upfront cost. It has a single 40HP electric motor and a range of 186 miles. The Air EV has had a very successful run in China. Wuling says it offers a superior-quality travel experience and reflects Wuling’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

There are no indications yet when the first deliveries of the Air EV will be made to Indonesian customers. The global price of the Air EV is also expected to be different from its China price.

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The Wuling Air EV micro-electric vehicle has been announced in Indonesia. The Wulin Air EV is built by the SAIC-GM-Wuling partnership (SGMW) and it is the third micro-EV offering of the joint venture.

The release of the Wuling Air EV in Indonesia is a milestone of sorts. It is the Chinese company’s first EV to be sold outside China. It is also a first for the SGMW joint venture. It shares some similarities with its predecessor, the Hong Guang Mini EV, but includes some significant design differences. The Wuling Air EV is more upscale and more expensive than the Hong Guang Mini EV. It is based on the Global Small Electric Vehicle platform and comes with some decent features.

The Wuling Air EV is powered by a 40HP front-mounted electric motor that delivers a top speed of 100km/h. Its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery will deliver a range of about 300km. However, the company has not provided the specific capacity of the micro EV’s battery. The Wuling Air EV comes slightly bigger than its predecessor. It has dimensions of 117 x 59.3 x 64.2 inches. Two wheelbase variants are available for the four-seat and two-seat models respectively. The wheelbase measures either 79.1 inches or 64.4 inches.

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The Wuling Air EV has already notched an endorsement in Indonesia. It is the official car partner for the forthcoming G20 Summit in Bali in November 2022. The Wuling Air EV will launch in Indonesia within the second half of 2022. The Indonesia launch is expected to precede its China unveiling which is in the third quarter. The equivalent prices of the Wuling Air EV in Indonesia could hover around the equivalent of $8,250 and $9,745.

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