Geely Panda Mini EV

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Geometry Panda Mini EV
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2022 Geometry Panda Mini EV
Overview
Manufacturer Geometry
Also calledGeometry M2 [1]
Geometry Panda [2]
Production2022–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)
Length3,065 mm (120.7 in)
Width1,522 mm (59.9 in)
Height1,600 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]

Overview

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2022 Geely Panda Mini EV (rear)
Geometry Panda Mini interior Geometry Panda Mini IMG03.jpg
Geometry Panda Mini interior

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.

The production version of the Panda Mini EV was launched in February 2023. The Panda Mini EV is equipped with LFP batteries supplied by Guoxuan Hi-Tech. The short-range version of the Panda Mini EV has a CLTC range of 120 km, while the long-range version has a CLTC range of 200 km range with a maximum driving speed of 100 km/h. The long-range version is fitted with a 30KW (41hp) front motor and supports 22KW DC fast charging capable of charging the battery from 30% to 80% within 30 minutes. [8]

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