Geometry Panda Mini EV | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Geometry |
Also called | Geometry M2 [1] Geometry Panda [2] |
Production | 2022–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 30 kW (40 hp) [3] |
Battery | Lithium iron phosphate battery |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,015 mm (79.3 in) |
Length | 3,065 mm (120.7 in) |
Width | 1,522 mm (59.9 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Geely Panda |
The Geometry Panda Mini EV is an electric car that has been manufactured by Geely since 2022. [4] It was sold under the Geometry marque, but badged as "Geome" instead. [2]
It made its official debut at a shopping mall in the city of Hangzhou in December 2022. [5]
Spotted in a series of photos from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, [6] the Panda has a square shape, similar to the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. [7] It sports a pair of simple circular headlights while it lacks a front grille.
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