Wuling is known for producing the Mini EV, which is quite popular in China, and the automaker has just unveiled a new similarly-sized vehicle in Indonesia. The Wuling EV debuted in production form in Jakarta, featuring a small footprint, electric powertrain, and futuristic styling cues. While we don’t know anything about the vehicle’s specifications, we suspect that the model is based on the chassis of the Mini EV or the even smaller Nano EV. The model could borrow the electric motors and battery from the aforementioned Chinese-built models, although the Wuling EV will be manufactured in Indonesia.
Desing-wise, Wulings mini-cars have nothing
in common in terms of body panels. The Wuling EV adopts a single-box silhouette
with a tiny bonnet and a large aerodynamic windshield. The signature element is
the high-mounted LED strip that expands towards the profile serving as a base
for the mirrors, with the regular headlights positioned lower on the front
bumper. According to the designers, this setup was inspired by the VR glasses
which will become an important part of our future due to the metaverse.
The profile is characterized by the tiny
wheels which make the EV look like a supermarket cart. Another feature is the
rear side windows which are significantly taller than the front side windows.
Finally, the vertical rear end has a similar treatment to the front in terms of
the split lighting units.
The Wuling EV will be exhibited at the
“Electrify Your World” event in Jakarta between June 1 and 5. The model will be
soon offered for sale in Indonesia, and it has been announced as the official
car for the G20 Bali Summit this November. It is not clear if Wuling will
export it to other markets, but we guess we are going to find out soon.
