Introduced in mid-2020, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV electric car quickly became a “phenomenon” in its home country of China. It is a product of the Wuling brand, a joint venture between General Motors (GM), SAIC, and Wuling Motors (SAIC-GM-Wuling).
In its first month of sales, this electric car model sold 1,048 units. Since then, the number of Wuling Hongguang Mini EVs sold has continued to increase. In the second half of 2020, a total of 121,514 units of this electric car were sold to Chinese consumers. According to JATO data, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was the best-selling small electric car in the world in 2020, 2021, and 2022. As of January 2023, over 1 million units of this electric car have been sold worldwide.
On June 29, 2023, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was officially launched in the Vietnamese market with 4 versions, becoming the cheapest 4-seater car in the Vietnamese market. So how much is the price of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV? What is the on-road price of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV? Let’s find out in the following article.
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV officially launched, becoming the cheapest 4-seater car in Vietnam
Latest Price of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV 2023
According to the latest update from Tinxe, Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in Vietnam has 4 versions: Standard + 120 km Range (LV1-120), Standard + 170 km Range (LV1-170), Upgraded + 120 km Range (LV2-120), and Upgraded + 170 km Range (LV2-170). The cheapest price of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is 239 million VND, and the most expensive price is 279 million VND. If you choose the white or black roof version, you will need to pay an additional 3 million VND.
| Version | List Price | Estimated On-road Price | |
| Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Other provinces | |
| Standard + 120 km Range (LV1-120) | 239,000,000 | 261,380,000 | 242,380,000 |
| Standard + 170 km Range (LV1-170) | 265,000,000 | 287,380,000 | 268,380,000 |
| Upgraded + 120 km Range (LV2-120) | 255,000,000 | 277,380,000 | 258,380,000 |
| Upgraded + 170 km Range (LV2-170) | 279,000,000 | 301,380,000 | 282,380,000 |
List price and estimated on-road price of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV (unit: VND)
Promotions of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
Starting from June 29, 2023, customers can make a deposit to purchase the car on the official website or at authorized dealers nationwide. The car has 2 deposit options: flexible with a fee of 5 million VND and committed with a fee of 20 million VND. The first 500 customers who make a flexible deposit will receive gifts worth 6 million VND. Within 30 days of making the deposit, if the customer no longer wants to buy the car, they can transfer the deposit to someone else or get a refund of the reservation fee. With the committed deposit, customers can transfer the deposit, but they cannot cancel it.
Comparison of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Prices in the Segment
In the small urban electric car segment in Vietnam at present, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV currently does not have a direct competitor. However, in the near future, the VinFast VF3 will be launched and will compete with the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. The selling price of the VinFast VF3 has not been announced yet. Therefore, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is still the cheapest electric car in Vietnam at the moment.
Overview of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
General Technical Specifications of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
| Category | LV1-120 | LV1-170 | LV2-120 | LV2-170 |
| Overall dimensions (mm) | 2,920 x 1,493 x 1,621 | |||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,940 | |||
| Ground clearance (mm) | 125 | |||
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 4.2 | |||
| Weight (kg) | 665 | 705 | 665 | 705 |
| Front suspension – Rear suspension | MacPherson – Independent three-link coil spring | |||
| Front brakes – Rear brakes | Disc brakes – Drum brakes | |||
| Wheel size (inch) | 12 inch | |||
| Tire size – Front | 145/70R12 |
As a small electric car, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has compact overall dimensions of 2,920 x 1,493 x 1,621 mm. However, this is also an interesting point of the car as it can navigate through crowded urban areas with a small turning radius of 4.2 m while still ensuring sun and rain protection.
Dimensions (LxWxH) of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV are 2,920 x 1,493 x 1,621 mm
Exterior Features of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
| Category | LV1-120 | LV1-170 | LV2-120 | LV2-170 |
| Headlights | Halogen | Projector | ||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | None | LED | ||
| Front Grille Decorative Strip | Yes | |||
| Automatic Headlights | None | |||
| Follow-me-home Lights | None | Yes | ||
| Front Fog Lights | Halogen | |||
| Side Turn Signals | Yes | |||
| Rear Lights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | |||
| Wuling Logo on Front Grille | LED shadow | LED shadow, with LED decorative strip on both sides | ||
| Charging Port | Front of the car | |||
| Interior Rearview Mirror | Glossy black | |||
| Rear Wiper | None | |||
| Electric Trunk Opening | None | |||
| Hands-free Trunk Opening | None | |||
| Door Seal | None | |||
| Antenna | Pole | |||
| Door Handles | Body-colored |
At first glance, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV impresses with its compact and eye-catching design. Overall, this Chinese car has a relatively simple design, with no front grille as it is an electric car. The front headlights, either halogen or projector, are connected by a black trim as an accent. In the middle of this trim is the LED shadow logo of Wuling. The premium version also has two LED decorative strips on both sides of the logo.
Close-up of the front of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
From the side, the car’s square and neat design is even more evident. The “tiny” wheels with a size of only 12 inches are also noteworthy.
The rear of the car doesn’t have much to say. The car is equipped with rear doors similar to a hatchback and Halogen or LED taillights with a design similar to the headlights.
The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has LED taillights
Colors of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV comes in a total of 11 color options. The Standard version is available in blue and white. Meanwhile, the Upgraded version comes in three colors: sky blue, peach pink, and lemon yellow. These three colors can be combined with a white or black roof, resulting in 9 color options.
Standard version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in blue
Standard version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in white
Upgraded version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in peach pink
Upgraded version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in sky blue
Upgraded version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in lemon yellow
The roof of the Upgraded version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV can be painted in the same color as the body, black, or white
Interior Features of Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
| Category | LV1-120 | LV1-170 | LV2-120 | LV2-170 |
| Seating capacity | 4 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | None | |||
| Steering wheel design | 2-spoke | |||
| Steering wheel with integrated buttons | None | |||
| Paddle shifters | None | |||
| Instrument cluster | 7-inch LCD TFT screen | 7-inch LCD TFT screen with reverse camera display | ||
| Seat Upholstery Material | Fabric | |||
| Interior Colors | Black, orange, and sky blue accents | Gray with white accents combined with body color | ||
| Driver’s seat adjustment | 4-way manual | |||
| Front passenger seat adjustment | ||||
| Rear Seats | Foldable independently or completely | |||
| Interior Door Handle | Plastic | Chrome-plated | ||
| Air Conditioning | Two-way |
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