The Bingo was first introduced in China earlier this year and now it is available in Indonesia with two variants. The first variant called the Long Range is priced at 358 million rupiah (around 560 million dong). The Long Range version comes with a 31.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that offers a range of 333 km. The second variant is the Premium Range priced at 408 million rupiah (around 640 million dong). It has a larger 37.9 kWh battery that provides a range of 410 km. Both variants are equipped with a front-mounted electric motor that produces 67 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque.
The Bingo EV supports up to 3.3 kW AC charging, which takes approximately 9.5 hours for a full charge. It also features DC fast charging, allowing for a 30-80% charge state in just 35 minutes (the manufacturer does not specify the acceptable input power).
In terms of equipment, the Bingo EV is equipped with 15-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, synthetic leather perforated seats, two 10.25-inch screens (digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment), 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, electronic parking brake (with auto hold function), ESC, reverse camera, tire pressure monitoring system, keyless entry and start, cruise control, and automatic air conditioning.
The Bingo EV is a spacious five-door hatchback, similar in size to the BYD Seagull. It measures 3,950 mm in length, 1,708 mm in width, 1,580 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,560 mm. It offers a trunk space of up to 790 liters when the rear seats are folded down, making it convenient for carrying bulky items.
According to CNN Indonesia, the Bingo EV has received over 3,000 pre-orders even before the official launch. The model is produced domestically in Indonesia and is expected to enter the Vietnamese market next year, where it will directly compete with the VinFast VF3.
Son Pham (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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