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ChangAn BenBen II EV 31 kWh (75 Hp)
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ChangAn BenBen:
The Changan BenBen or sometimes Changan Benni is a 5-door city car hatchback produced by Changan Automobile.
The first generation Changan BenBen was also called the BenBen i. Price starts from 34. 000 yuan. In 2010, the model went through a mid-cycle facelift with a redesigned grille, bumpers, tailgate, and headlamps and was called the BenBen Love then. Engine of the first generation Changan BenBen is a 1. 3-litre engine with 63 kW and 110 N⋅m mated to a manual transmission....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
ChangAn BenBen (II). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 125 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Changan BenBen II generation has not been officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are basic, typical for its segment and origin, focusing on essential systems like ABS rather than advanced driver-assistance systems.
EV 31 kWh (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Consistent 75 Hp electric motor performance, suitable for urban and light suburban travel, with smooth and responsive power delivery.
Fuel Economy
The largest battery option provides the best electric range, significantly enhancing practicality and reducing range anxiety for longer commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable entry into EV ownership (for EV variants)
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good fuel economy/electric range for its class
- • Practical 5-door hatchback design
- • Low running costs for EV models
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Limited highway performance, especially for EVs
- • Unknown long-term reliability for some markets
- • Lack of advanced safety features and Euro NCAP rating
- • Limited availability outside specific markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2016 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | ChangAn |
| Model: | BenBen |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | EV 31 kWh (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 125 km/h |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 147 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3730 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1650 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1530 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 31 kWh |
| System power: | 75 Hp |
| All-electric range: | 251 km |
| Electric motor power: | 75 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 170 Nm |
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