Wuling Air EV

Wuling Air EV
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Model codeE230
Also called
  • MG Comet EV (India)[1]
  • Chevrolet Spark EV (Egypt)
Production2022–present
Assembly
DesignerGao Chenwei, Li Mu and Xia Sheng[2][3]
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformSGMW Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV)[4][5]
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor1x1XM AC Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS)
  • 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS)
Battery
Electric range
  • 200-300 km (124-186 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • 2.0 kW AC (Standard range)
  • 6.6 kW AC (Long range)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 1,635 mm (64.4 in) (SWB)
  • 2,010 mm (79.1 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 2,599 mm (102.3 in) (SWB)
  • 2,974 mm (117.1 in) (LWB)
Width1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Height1,631 mm (64.2 in)
Curb weight760–888 kg (1,676–1,958 lb)

The Wuling Air EV (Chinese: 五菱晴空; pinyin: Wǔlíng Qíngkōng; lit. 'clear sky') is a battery electric city car manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2022.[6] Based on SGMW's Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform, the model is the third GSEV model to be marketed under the Wuling brand after the Hongguang Mini EV and the Nano EV.

Overview

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The Air EV was first introduced in Indonesia as the "Wuling EV" on 1 June 2022, before its debut in China on 3 June.[7][8][9] For the Indonesian market, the model is assembled from knock-down kits from China at the SGMW Motor Indonesia plant in Cikarang, West Java.[10] Indonesian models went on sale at the 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August.[11][12]

In China, it went on sale in December 2022, and is offered in two- and four-seat configurations with differing body lengths and wheelbases.[13]

The Air EV was one of the operational vehicles used for the 2022 G20 Bali summit in Bali.[14][15]

In November 2022, the vehicle was imported by General Motors to Egypt as the Chevrolet Spark EV as ride hailing vehicles during the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference.[16]

Outside of Indonesian market, the Air EV was went on sale in Nepal in December 2022,[17] Thailand in July 2023, [18] and in Brunei in late September 2023.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

MG Comet EV

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2023 MG Comet EV Plush (India)

In April 2023, a rebadged version of the Air EV called the MG Comet EV was launched in India by MG Motor.[19]

Sales

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Year China Indonesia India
2022 2,220[20] 8,053[21]
2023 7,597[22] 5,575[23] 6,628[24]

References

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  1. ^ "MG Comet EV 90km/charge for India revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ "A00202200021". DGIP.go.id. Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  3. ^ "A00202200022". DGIP.go.id. Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  4. ^ 张洁. "Popular Wuling EVs to hit global markets in 2022". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ "SGMW to unveil Wuling brand's first two-seater NEV model 'NanoEV'". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. ^ Lee, Jonathan (2 June 2022). "Wuling EV for Indonesia revealed: CKD version of Mini EV with futuristic new design, 68 PS, 300 km range". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  7. ^ Nanda, Aprida Mega (1 June 2022). "Melihat Langsung Wuling EV, Calon Mobil Listrik untuk Pasar Indonesia". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  8. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (7 June 2022). "Wuling Air EV Debuts In Indonesia As Brand's Third Micro EV". InsideEVs. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  9. ^ Centeno, Deivis (3 June 2022). "GM's All-New Wuling Air EV Minicar Makes Global Debut". GM Authority. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  10. ^ Arianto, Arif (9 June 2022). "Wuling Sudah Kirim Komponen Mobil Listrik Air EV ke RI". Mobilitas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  11. ^ Nuar, Gemilang Isromi (11 August 2022). "Resmi! Ini Harga Wuling Air EV di Indonesia". Oto Driver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  12. ^ Rasyid, Harun (11 August 2022). "Mobil Listrik Wuling Air ev Resmi Meluncur di GIIAS 2022, Harga Varian Tertinggi Enggak Sampai Rp 300 Juta". GridOto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  13. ^ Centeno, Deivis (15 December 2022). "GM's All-New Wuling Air EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  14. ^ Pameran Kendaraan Listrik Untuk KTT G20 di GIIAS 2022, 14 August 2022, retrieved 25 November 2022
  15. ^ Kendaraan Listrik G20 Indonesia 2022, 16 November 2022, retrieved 25 November 2022
  16. ^ "New Electric Car Hailing App Launches for COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh". CairoScene. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Wuling Air EV Price in Nepal, Specs, Features, Range, Warranty". 9 December 2022.
  18. ^ Lye, Gerard (4 July 2023). "2023 Wuling Air EV launched in Thailand – RM52k for 200 km range, RM62k for 300 km; Malaysia next?". Paul Tan Automotive News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  19. ^ "MG Comet EV launched at Rs 7.98 lakh | Team-BHP". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  20. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2022年五菱汽车零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  21. ^ Rayanti, Dina (18 January 2023). "Wuling Air ev Jadi Raja Mobil Listrik di Indonesia" [Wuling Air ev Became the King of Electric Cars in Indonesia]. Detik Oto (in Indonesian). Indonesia: Transmedia. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  22. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年五菱汽车零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  23. ^ "Alvez, Mobil Wuling Terlaris di Indonesia 2023" [Alvez, Wuling's Best-Selling Car in Indonesia 2023]. Databoks (in Indonesian).
  24. ^ Punditz, Team Auto (23 January 2024). "Electric & Hybrid Cars Sales Analysis - 2023". Autopunditz. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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