Wuling Launches Rong Guang Electric Minivan
2020-05-11
SHANGHAI – Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, on May 9. Two variants are being offered to meet the needs of business and personal users.
The commercial version with sealed side and back windows has an all-electric range of 252 kilometers and is available for RMB 83,800. The passenger version has a range of 300 kilometers and is available for RMB 89,800. Customers can benefit from national subsidies for new energy vehicles.
With the same dimensions as its siblings powered by traditional internal combustion engines and a 3,050-millimeter wheelbase, the Rong Guang EV has an extensive 5.1 cubic meters of cargo space. The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety.
The Rong Guang EV has been put through more than 100,000 kilometers of high-intensity road testing. Its 42-kWh battery alone has undergone more than 40 rigorous tests such as fire, collision, vibration and extrusion. It has received an advanced IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating.
The Rong Guang EV supports conventional AC charging and DC fast charging. Using AC charging, it can be fully charged in seven hours. With DC fast charging, it can be fully charged in just two hours.
Those who purchase a Rong Guang EV are entitled to a replacement subsidy of up to RMB 10,000, free maintenance, three years of free road service and the free installation of charging equipment.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
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