Fengon Mini EV

Fengon Mini EV
Fengon Mini EV
Overview
Manufacturer	DFSK Motor
Also called	Fengon Mini EV Candy; DFSK Sokon Candy; Seres E1 (Indonesia); DFSK Candy (Philippines)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Chongqing; Indonesia: Serang, Banten (Sokonindo Automobile)
Body and chassis
Class	City car
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output	25 kW (33 hp; 34 PS); 30 kW (40 hp; 41 PS);
Transmission	1-speed direct-drive
Battery	9.6 to 16.8 kWh Li-ion phosphate battery;
Range	Standard range: 120 km (75 mi) NEDC; Long range: 170 km (106 mi) NEDC; Extra long range: 220 km (137 mi);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Length	2,995 mm (117.9 in)
Width	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height	1,640 mm (64.6 in)

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

Overview

The Fengon Mini EV was badged as the DFSK Sokon Candy by DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon Automobile) while wearing the Seres logo when images first surfaced 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 badged under the Dianlan series logo and was intended to be a competitor of the slightly smaller and similarly shaped Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.^[3]

Specifications

The Fengon Mini EV is powered by a rear positioned drive motor supplied by Shanghai Automotive Electric Drive Co., Ltd., with a maximum power output of 34 horsepower. The Fengon Mini EV uses a lithium iron phosphate battery pack supporting an electric range of about 120 km (75 mi) for the 9.18kWh battery version, 180 km (110 mi) for the 13.8 kWh battery version, and 220 km (140 mi) for the 16.8kWh battery version.^[3]^[4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

References

^ "又一款MINI加入战局实拍风光MINIEV". 15 February 2022.
^ "Sweet! The DFSK Sokon Candy". 14 September 2021.
^ ^a ^b Rahman, Basith (2 January 2022). "Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV official images released". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
^ "Specs". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
^ Priyanto, Wawan (2023-08-12). "GIIAS 2023: Mobil Listrik Seres E1 Diluncurkan, Lebih Murah dari Wuling Air ev". Tempo. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
^ "DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-14.

External links

[1] "又一款MINI加入战局实拍风光MINIEV". 15 February 2022.

[2] "Sweet! The DFSK Sokon Candy". 14 September 2021.

[cnc-3] Rahman, Basith (2 January 2022). "Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV official images released". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 12 March 2024.

[4] "Specs". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 12 March 2024.

[5] Priyanto, Wawan (2023-08-12). "GIIAS 2023: Mobil Listrik Seres E1 Diluncurkan, Lebih Murah dari Wuling Air ev". Tempo. Retrieved 2024-09-14.

[6] "DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-14.

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