Fengon Mini EV

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Fengon Mini EV
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Overview
Manufacturer DFSK Motor
Also called
  • Fengon Mini EV Candy
  • DFSK Sokon Candy
  • Seres E1 (Indonesia)
  • DFSK Candy (Philippines)
  • Ecocar G300 (Greece)
  • GuGo GIGI EV (Pakistan)
Production2022–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class City car
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output25–30 kW (34–40 hp; 34–41 PS)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive
Battery
  • 9.6 kWh LFP
  • 13.8 kWh LFP
  • 16.8 kWh LFP
Electric range 120–220 km (75–137 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Length2,995 mm (117.9 in)
Width1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight 675–730 kg (1,488–1,609 lb)

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

Contents

Overview

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Fengon Mini EV rear
Seres E1 (Indonesia) 2023 Seres E1 L (Indonesia) front view 02.jpg
Seres E1 (Indonesia)

The Fengon Mini EV was branded as the DFSK Sokon Candy by DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon Automobile) while displaying the Seres logo when images first emerged 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 being badged with the Dianlan series logo. It was intended to compete with 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]

Sales

YearChina
202212,763 [6]
20231,083 [7]
2024701 [8]

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.
  6. "December, 2022 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  7. "December, 2023 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  8. "December, 2024 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.