- The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV starts at 42,800 yuan ($6,190) after trade-in subsidies.
- The Mini EV family sold over 430,000 units in 2025.
SAIC-GM-Wuling has launched its fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV, marking the company's latest move to defend its dominance in China's fiercely competitive entry-level electric vehicle (EV) market.
Wuling officially rolled out the model at an event on Friday, with prices ranging from 42,800 yuan ($6,190) to 51,800 yuan after trade-in subsidies.
As the world's best-selling micro EV, the revamped model features comprehensive upgrades to its exterior, interior, and cabin.
Facing rivals such as Geely's Panda and Changan's Lumin, Wuling hopes to boost its competitiveness through these configuration upgrades.
The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV retains its four-door, four-seat layout. The vehicle measures 3,268 mm in length, 1,520 mm in width, and 1,575 mm in height, with the wheelbase remaining at 2,190 mm.
The car is powered by a 30-kW electric motor, supporting a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
It is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, offering two CLTC range options of 205 km and 301 km.
Using DC fast charging, the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes.
Inside, the new car is upgraded with a 10.1-inch central control screen, which will support smartphone connectivity options including CarPlay, HiCar, and CarLink in the future.
The Hongguang Mini EV family has been a crucial engine driving the adoption of EVs in China's grassroots market, with the series selling a total of 435,598 units throughout 2025. Since its initial launch in July 2020, cumulative sales have surpassed 1.85 million units.
($1 = 6.9129 yuan)
