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Baojun E300/KiWi EV E300 Plus 31.9 kWh (54 Hp) Electric
Overall Rating
Baojun E300/KiWi EV:
The Baojun KiWi EV is a battery electric city car manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling since 2020 under the Baojun brand. It is a four-seater car with two doors and a hatch at the rear.
SAIC-GM-Wuling showed the first pictures of the vehicle in the cubic design in December 2019. At that time, it was still announced as a new energy vehicle. The microcar had its public premiere in January 2020 in Guangxi. The E300 series has been sold in China since May 2020. In August 2021, the E300 was updated and relaunched as the Baojun KiWi EV....(Read more on Wikipedia)
E300 Plus Overview:
Baojun E300/KiWi EV (E300 Plus). Weighing only 1046 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 100 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
31.9 kWh (54 Hp) Electric Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 54 Hp electric motor provides adequate power for city driving and urban commutes, though it feels limited for highway speeds with a top speed of 100 km/h.
Fuel Economy
With a 31.9 kWh battery, the 305 km electric range is commendable for a city car, offering good daily usability and low running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent maneuverability and compact size for city driving
- • Respectable electric range for urban use (305 km)
- • Low running costs due to electric powertrain
- • Modern and distinctive exterior design
- • Potentially good value for an entry-level EV
Cons:
- • Limited performance and top speed for highway travel
- • Basic interior materials and features compared to larger EVs
- • Unknown long-term reliability and after-sales support outside of primary markets
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Small cargo capacity due to compact dimensions
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(KiWi EV (facelift 2021): August, 2021 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Baojun |
| Model: | E300/KiWi EV |
| Generation: | E300 Plus |
| Modification (Engine): | 31.9 kWh (54 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | May, 2020 |
| End of production: | August, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 100 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.3 kg/Hp, 51.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1040-1052 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2894 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1655 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1595 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2020 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 31.9 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 54 Hp |
| System torque: | 150 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 305 km |
| Electric motor power: | 54 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 150 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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