Baojun E300/KiWi EV KiWi EV (facelift 2021) 31.7 kWh (54 Hp) Electric
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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)
KiWi EV (facelift 2021) Overview:
Baojun E300/KiWi EV (KiWi EV (facelift 2021)). Weighing only 1046 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 105 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.
Performance Verdict
Offers sufficient power for urban commuting and low-speed driving, but acceleration is modest and top speed is limited, making it less suitable for highway use.
Fuel Economy
The 31.7 kWh battery provides a respectable 305 km range (CLTC), which is excellent for city driving, minimizing frequent charging needs.
Best Use Case:
City
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Ultra-compact and agile, perfect for city driving and parking.
- • Stylish and distinctive design, standing out from typical micro-EVs.
- • Respectable 305 km electric range for its class.
- • Affordable entry point into EV ownership.
- • Rear-wheel drive offers nimble handling.
Cons:
- • Limited top speed and acceleration for highway travel.
- • Interior space is tight, especially for rear passengers on longer trips.
- • Not widely available in many international markets.
- • Safety rating not assessed by Euro NCAP.
- • Basic infotainment and features compared to larger EVs.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Baojun |
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| Model: | E300/KiWi EV |
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| Generation: | KiWi EV (facelift 2021) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 31.7 kWh (54 Hp) Electric |
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| Start of production: | August, 2021 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.3 kg/Hp, 51.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1040-1052 |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 2894 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1655 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1595 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2020 mm mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 31.7 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery location: | Below the floor |
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| System power: | 54 Hp |
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| System torque: | 150 Nm |
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| All-electric range: | 305 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 54 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 150 Nm |
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| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
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| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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