Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

The Hongguang Mini EV is a small Chinese city car from SAIC-GM-Wuling. It is sold through dealers in selected markets.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

China is the main market, through Wuling dealers. Local versions sell under other names in some countries. Outside those markets, buying one new is rarely practical.

Professional insight

Import specialists check road legality before price. A cheap Mini EV is worthless if it cannot be registered.

Local badges often mean local service and parts.
Battery size decides range more than trim name.
Early versions lack fast charging entirely.
Generation changes altered size and airbags.

Check the label

VIN on the car matches the paperwork.
Model year and generation are stated.
Battery capacity in kWh is listed.
Range figure names its test cycle, such as NEDC.
Number of airbags is confirmed.
Local type approval or registration is possible.
Battery warranty terms transfer to you.

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Hongguang Mini EV specs

Maker: SAIC-GM-Wuling; Joint venture of SAIC, GM and Wuling.
Launched: 2020; Retail deliveries in China began July 2020.
First-gen length: 2,917 mm; Wheelbase 1,940 mm.

First-generation battery options
Battery	NEDC range	Motor
About 9.3 kWh	About 120 km	20 kW
About 13.9 kWh	About 170 km	20 kW
About 26 kWh	Up to about 300 km	30 kW

Types

Versions and local names
Version	Where	Notes
Hongguang Mini EV	China	Original 3-door, four seats
Macaron	China, Vietnam, Philippines	Pastel colors, added airbags
Cabrio	China	Soft-top convertible from 2022
Aira EV	Indonesia	5-door, locally assembled
FreZe Nikrob	Lithuania	Rebadged for Europe

Before you buy

Confirm the model is sold in your country.
Ask a dealer about service and battery support.
Check top speed against your daily roads.
Plan for home charging, since early cars charge slowly.
Compare insurance quotes for a microcar.

Red flags

Overseas seller asks for full payment by wire.
No VIN or export paperwork offered.
Seller promises registration anywhere.
Range claim given with no battery size.

Common questions

Can I buy a Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in the US?: It is not sold there. It does not meet US road rules, so registration is unlikely.
How many people does the Mini EV seat?: Four, in a very compact body.
What is its top speed?: About 100 km/h, as listed for the first generation.