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Fengon Mini EV

Fengon Mini EV
Overview
ManufacturerDFSK Motor
Also calledFengon Mini EV Candy
DFSK Sokon Candy
Seres E1 (Indonesia)
DFSK Candy (Philippines)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Indonesia: Serang, Banten (Sokonindo Automobile)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • 25 kW (33 hp; 34 PS)
  • 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery
Range
  • Standard range: 120 km (75 mi) NEDC
  • Long range: 170 km (106 mi) NEDC
  • Extra long range: 220 km (137 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Length2,995 mm (117.9 in)
Width1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight675–755 kg (1,488–1,664 lb)

The Fengon Mini EV is a battery electric city car manufactured by DFSK Motor since 2022.[1]

Overview

Fengon Mini EV rear
Seres E1 (Indonesia)

The Fengon Mini EV was badged as the DFSK Sokon Candy by DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon Automobile) while wearing the Seres logo when images first surfaced in September 2021.[2] The Chinese domestic market version was officially launched in the first quarter of 2022, under the Fengon (Fengguang) or Glory brand while badged under the Dianlan series logo and was intended to be a competitor of the slightly smaller and similarly shaped Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[3]

Specifications

The Fengon Mini EV has three LFP battery pack options supplied by CATL or Gotion, with capacities of 9.18 kWh, 13.8 kWh, or 16.8 kWh providing a range of 120 km (75 mi), 180 km (110 mi), or 220 km (140 mi) respectively. It is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the rear wheels, with the two smaller battery versions using a 25 kW (34 hp; 34 PS) unit supplied by Zhejiang Founder, while the largest battery comes with a 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS) unit made by SAIC; both versions output 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) of torque and have a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph)

Markets

Indonesia

The Mini EV was launched in Indonesia on 10 August 2023 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show as the Seres E1, as part of introduction of the Seres brand in Indonesia. It is available in B and L types; both variants use a 30 kW battery.[4]

Philippines

The Mini EV was launched in the Philippines on 8 September 2024 as the DFSK Candy, as part of DFSK Motors entry to the Philippines.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "又一款MINI加入战局 实拍风光MINIEV". 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Sweet! The DFSK Sokon Candy". 14 September 2021.
  3. ^ Rahman, Basith (2 January 2022). "Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV official images released". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ Priyanto, Wawan (2023-08-12). "GIIAS 2023: Mobil Listrik Seres E1 Diluncurkan, Lebih Murah dari Wuling Air ev". Tempo. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  5. ^ "DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-14.