Engineering:Fengon Mini EV

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Short description: Battery electric city car
Fengon Mini EV
Overview
ManufacturerDFSK Motor
Also called
  • Fengon Mini EV Candy
  • DFSK Sokon Candy
  • Seres E1 (Indonesia)
  • DFSK Candy (Philippines)
  • Ecocar G300 (Greece)
  • GuGo GIGI EV (Pakistan)
Production2022–present
Assembly
  • China: Chongqing
  • Indonesia: Serang, Banten (Sokonindo Automobile)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Power output25–30 kW (34–40 hp; 34–41 PS)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery
  • 9.6 kWh LFP
  • 13.8 kWh LFP
  • 16.8 kWh LFP
Electric range120–220 km (75–137 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Length2,995 mm (117.9 in)
Width1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight675–730 kg (1,488–1,609 lb)

The Fengon Mini EV is a battery electric city car manufactured by DFSK Motor since 2022.[1]

Overview

Rear view
Seres E1 (Indonesia)

The Fengon Mini EV was branded as the DFSK Sokon Candy by DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon Automobile) while displaying the Seres logo when images first emerged in September 2021.[2] The Chinese domestic market version was officially launched in the first quarter of 2022 under the Fengon (Fengguang) or Glory brand, while being badged with the Dianlan series logo. It was intended to compete with the slightly smaller and similarly shaped Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[3]

Specifications

The Fengon Mini EV has three LFP battery pack options supplied by CATL or Gotion, with capacities of 9.18 kWh, 13.8 kWh, or 16.8 kWh providing a range of 120 km (75 mi), 180 km (110 mi), or 220 km (140 mi) respectively. It is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the rear wheels, with the two smaller battery versions using a 25 kW (34 hp; 34 PS) unit supplied by Zhejiang Founder, while the largest battery comes with a 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS) unit made by SAIC; both versions output 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) of torque and have a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).

Markets

Indonesia

The Mini EV was launched in Indonesia on 10 August 2023 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show as the Seres E1, as part of introduction of the Seres brand in Indonesia. It is available in B and L types; both variants use a 30 kW battery.[4]

Philippines

The Mini EV was launched in the Philippines on 8 September 2024 as the DFSK Candy, as part of DFSK Motors entry to the Philippines.[5]

Sales

Year China
2022 12,763[6]
2023 1,083[7]
2024 701[8]

References