Geely is one of the giants of China’s automotive industry, with stakes in dozens of brands. To compete with Wuling, a joint venture between GM and SAIC-Wuling, Geely created Geome, with a focus on developing tiny electric vehicles like the Panda Mini EV.
Recently, Geely announced that the Panda Mini EV Go Kart Edition will be officially launched on May 9. Prior to its release, the car was already on pre-sale at the end of April for 48,900 RMB (approximately $6,800 USD or 160 million VND).
Geely Panda standard version
Exterior Design
As a sportier variant of the Geely Panda Mini, the Go Kart Edition features a revised exterior and a range of 200 kilometers according to China’s CLTC test cycle.
Geely positions the Panda Go Kart Edition as an “ultra-small urban electric go-kart.” In terms of design, the new model retains the current body style but adds a sportier touch with a “sound-flying tail,” reminiscent of a go-kart.
The Go Kart version rides on 14-inch colored rims
Additionally, the Geely Panda Mini Go Kart Edition has dimensions of 3,150 mm in length, 1,540 mm in width, and 1,685 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,015 mm.
Compared to the Panda Knight, the Go Kart Edition is 15 mm longer, 20 mm taller, and 25 mm narrower. In comparison to the Panda Mini, it is 85 mm longer, 18 mm wider, and 85 mm taller.
Interior
The Geely Panda Mini Go Kart Edition retains the current model’s dashboard layout, featuring a slim 9.2-inch rectangular instrument panel, an 8-inch central control screen, and a D-shaped steering wheel.
Furthermore, when the rear seats are folded down, the luggage capacity of the Geely Panda Mini Go Kart Edition can be increased to 800 liters, providing an ideal amount of storage space.
In terms of smart features, the Geely Panda Mini Go Kart Edition offers wireless screen projection from mobile phones, remote control functions (including air conditioning and trunk access), remote vehicle status queries, voice control, and navigation.
Performance of the Geely Panda Mini Go Kart Edition
The powertrain consists of an electric motor that produces a maximum output of 30 kW and 110 Nm of torque, coupled with a 17.03 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.
Two driving modes are available: normal and sport. The top speed is 100 km/h. The vehicle also supports fast DC charging at 22 kW and slow AC charging at 3.3 kW.
With fast charging, the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes. The standard slow charging time is 4.5 hours.
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