After back-to-back increases in fuel prices, petrol heads in the country seek transportation alternatives. No CNG and massive petrol prices have left the only option to own an electric vehicle.
Small hatchbacks with an amazing fuel average are also a good source but what if you get a new Electric SUV coming in price less than our Cultus.
A Chinese auto company “Dongfeng” has made this possible – launched a small pure electric SUV that costs less than our Cultus. Named “Nano Box”, it is an A-segment crossover comes with pure electric terrain.
“Nano Box” is not Dongfeng’s only electric car, it produces other versions too, including Aeolus EX1, Dongfeng Fengxing T1, Dongfeng Fengguang E1, the Venucia e30. It should be noted that all these cars including the Nano Box are produced in the same factory.
Dimensions
The vehicle is 3732mm long, 1579mm wide, and 1515 high with a 2423mm wheelbase.
Power
“Nano box” is powered with a 27.2kWh ternary lithium battery, carrying the capacity to produce the maximum power of 33kW and 125Nm torque. Also, gives it a cruising range of 331km under CLTC conditions.
Exterior
Front fascia of the car exhibits a charging port and split headlight flanking chrome strips enhancing the car’s width. Side profile of the electric SUV adopts semi-hidden door handles. Overall, this budget SUV “Nano Box” is very round in shape.
Charging System
The car is equipped with a fast-charging system. Meaning, it requires only 30 minutes to charge from 30 percent to 80 percent.
Other features
This baby electric SUV also contains many other features including:
- 7″ instrument panel
- 10″ central control screen
- App-based car controls
- Automatic and remote-operated climate control
- Car-location indicator
- Internal diagnosis system
- Charging management
- Parking sensors
- ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA) technology
- Voice recognition
- Reverse camera
- Bluetooth connectivity
Price
Now, come to the most important thing, you would be waiting for – Price. The car comes in 3 versions with a price range of 22,00,000-23,00,000 Rupees (9,700-10,600 USD), making it the cheapest electric SUV in Pakistan.
What do you think about this Chinese budget electric SUV? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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I do not think it is a sensible choice for people of middle income class, the reason is that in Pakistan electricity blackouts are a common thing, fluctuation of electricity is another thing, finally people can hardly afford to source good clothes these days. Therefore, this car would not sell in middle class, however, people from higher income class might go for it because it would boost their social status but maintenance cautious people would loathe it because it is hardly impossible to suppose that even an EV can run without maintenance of some sort, what if the motor suffers problem? Is there a mechanic for getting it checked. On top of that, I suspect that battery’s life would be affected by constant fluctuation in power and EV battery is not a normal battery its cost to source is higher in other words, its reduced lifecycle would contradict peoples behaviour of keeping their cars for a period of 10 to 15 years.
Khurram. Idhar bhi tum shu ru. 🤦♂️
So you have shifted your conspiracies here. No matter. First the EV being discussed here is the price of a bog-standard Cultus. NOT some over-the-top luxury EV.
Secondly, EVs are the future. If not why would countries be setting deadlines for the sale of ICE cars? (EU and China especially)? EV maintenance is very low as compared to normal ICE cars. That is one of their biggest main attractions. Even periodic maintenance is very minimal. No regular oil changes or other regular engine maintenance required by ICE cars. Where engines are concerned, EVs have very few moving parts. ICE cars have thousands of moving parts. Hybrids are even more complicated. Yet the mechanics here are able to fix them. Your convoluted conspiracies aside, If EVs have problems, their company can provide mechanics. Also, in time, you will easily find EV mechanics in the market. There was a time when people avoided buying hybrids because of the complicated engines. Now they are common and repair services are common. Similar will be the case with EVs. EVs are much easier to work on than ICE or ICE hybrids. They have electric motors. We have been using similar technology motors for years. Water pumps, air coolers and other wide range of applications.
Yes. Sometimes there might be unforeseen issues. Those are there with all companies auto or otherwise. From Your idols the Japs to European to US (don’t forget the massive recalls Toyota has had over the years). There might be some issues with battery packs or motors etc. where replacement might be required. But such cases are few and far between. Companies handle such issues under warranty. Other than that EV batteries have a life span of 200,000 to 300,000 KM. BYD for their blade batteries claim a life span of 1,000,000 KM!. that is a lot. you will not have to worry about it in your lifetime. If BYD was not that good, why would it be making sedans for Toyota and why would its blade batteries be used by Toyota and Tesla and others?
People have used their tesla cars for around a decade, still posting vides of how good the battery packs are with hardly any degradation at all and still very usable.
Yes. We need establishment of a charging infrastructure in Pakistan for EVs. Those will be the “petrol pumps” for EVs. meaning people will pay to fast charge their cars. That would add to the tax revenue of the nation. Just like it is done in other nations who are fast adopting EVs.
It is simple progress. A concept that, from what I have gathered, seems very foreign to you and something you always preach to be avoided. For you the progress died with Mehroo, Bholoo and Ravina. 🤷♂️🤣
EV’s are not recommended for Pakistani market where charging stations are not present. With the ever evolving nature of blackouts and stuff, they will be a nightmare to have.
They are still a nightmare to own where electricity is not a problem with chargers present on every petrol pump. In Pakistan, forget it.. Also the range depicted is deceiving, as soon as you turn on lights or wipers etc, the range will go down and you will reach no where.
With the prevailing economic scenario I don’t see anything being imported. Neither it should be. Averting default is priority. EVs will have to wait till we manufacture them ourselves and EXPORT.