Geometry Panda Mini Knight 17.03 kWh (41 Hp) Electric
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Geometry Panda Mini:
The Geely Panda Mini EV is a battery electric city car that has been manufactured by Geely Auto since 2022. It was sold under the Geometry marque, but badged as "Geome" instead. It made its official debut at a shopping mall in the city of Hangzhou in December 2022.
Spotted in a series of photos from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Panda has a square shape, similar to the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. It sports a pair of simple circular headlights while it lacks a front grille....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Knight Overview:
Geometry Panda Mini (Knight). Weighing only 807 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.
Performance Verdict
The 41 Hp electric motor provides adequate power for urban driving and city speeds, with a top speed of 100 km/h. Acceleration is modest but sufficient for navigating congested areas, though highway performance will be limited.
Fuel Economy
With a 17.03 kWh battery delivering a 200 km CLTC range, this powertrain offers excellent economy for daily commuting, resulting in very low running costs and frequent charging for longer trips.
Best Use Case:
City / Urban Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and agile for city driving and parking
- • Low running costs due to electric powertrain
- • Decent electric range (200 km CLTC) for urban use
- • Unique 'Knight' styling adds character
- • Rear-wheel drive configuration offers good maneuverability
Cons:
- • Limited performance for highway driving (41 Hp, 100 km/h top speed)
- • Small battery capacity limits long-distance travel
- • Potentially basic interior and comfort features
- • New model/brand, long-term reliability and support are less established
- • Drum rear brakes might be less effective than disc brakes
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Geometry |
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| Model: | Panda Mini |
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| Generation: | Knight |
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| Modification (Engine): | 17.03 kWh (41 Hp) Electric |
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| Start of production: | December, 2022 |
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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: | 100 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.7 kg/Hp, 50.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3135 mm |
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| Width: | 1565 mm |
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| Height: | 1655 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2015 mm |
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| Front track: | 1329 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1325 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 175 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8 m |
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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 | Drum |
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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 | 155/65 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 17.03 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO |
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| Battery location: | Below the floor |
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| System power: | 41 Hp |
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| System torque: | 110 Nm |
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| All-electric range: | 200 km |
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| All-electric range (CLTC): | 200 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 41 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 110 Nm |
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| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
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| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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