Javed Afridi has grabbed the attention of Pakistani car enthusiasts and the general public yet again with a post about a cheap and smart little electric vehicle (EV) that would be perfect for Pakistan for multiple reasons.
The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is the result of a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motors that was originally introduced in the Chinese market in early 2020. It went on sale in July 2020, after which 160,000 of its units were sold by January 2021.
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This EV is a small, lightweight one that is offered with two variants — the base variant with a 9.2 kWh battery pack that allows for a range of 120 km, and a better variant with a 13.8 kWh battery that offers a range of 170 km.
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Both variants have the same powertrain option — a 13 kW single electric motor that makes 17.4 hp and 85 Nm of torque.
The mini EV is incredibly practical as it is loaded with features like ABS brakes, tire pressure monitoring sensors, rear parking sensors, an AC, power windows, a stereo system, 12 storage compartments, and 741 liters of trunk space with the rear seats folded down.
Unfortunately, it lacks airbags, which is a vital safety feature. While it may be argued that several other cars do not have airbags either, it does not justify the lack of airbags in any car.
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Its makers insist that it is the first EV that was intended for the use of the masses. In China, its price range starts from $4,162 (PKR 6.3 lac) and tops out at $5,607 (PKR 8.56 lac). Therefore, if it is ever introduced in Pakistan at the same price, it would definitely sell by the thousands.
Javed Afridi is a key stakeholder in MG Pakistan, which is one of the subsidiaries of SAIC Motors. This implies that the launch of the Wuling Mini EV in Pakistan is a possibility, and is certainly something to look forward to.
He’s been teasing cars left right and center but on ground hasn’t even delivered MG in Substantial amount. All talk, No Walk
This qualifies as an 1st April prank,,,, :)
I booked my car on Dec 15, 2020 with delivery in April against full payment given and I received a gift message just today that it is delayed for another month.
What losers
Exactly, just claim and floating statements. Nothing on the ground
By the way why Javed Afridi is selling CBUs (imported) vehicles and not CKDs?
Because he is doing the right thing as ckd are also imported
No they are not
Ckd comes from outside Y’all not know?
I fully agree that Mr. Javed Afridi is just fond of creating sensations on social media / twitter. The poor guy is completely failed to even deliver its only launched MG HS for months & months.What about other 4 to 5 brands he has been twiting. He has even failed to deliver the units to the customers who have deposited the full payments.
BE AWARE ANOTHER BAHRIA TOWN IN MAKING.
Be very very careful while booking of MG brands as there are no CKD units facility yet & everything is in CBUs
Mama Urdu/Punjabi bol lay.. Inj ve angraizi adhi ghalat hee aay!!
Ps. Never forget language is not a measure of intelligence & in general optimism is lost in the nation
“in general optimism is lost in the nation” ? Et tu brutus?
ye kya chwl mari janab? What do you kehna chahtay :) ?
I would be the first buyer
U can buy this car from Alibaba.com its cost will b in Pakistan 6lac
Asi cars to ap khud Alibaba say buy kr sakti jis k cost 600000 k around about ha
He just keeps kidding with innocent public of Pakistan. He is just tullay bazz like shahid afraidi
This is nothing new the car can be bought through Alibaba
Iss khotay ko sirf tweets per hype create kerne k siwa kuch nahe ata..
two door gari lakhoon me ameer hi le sakthe hein, ghareeboon ki pahonch se dur rakhein
How we can buy??I’m intrested want to buy can you please share the details
Ye honda toyota ke barabar ki hogi
Car is the best
all ok but max speed is 100kmh..