Geely Auto has added a particularly cute electric vehicle (EV) to its line-up. This is the Panda Mini EV, a small city car that occupies the same segment as the Jiayuan Komi, Wuling Nano EV and Chery QQ Ice Cream.
Also referred to as the M2 prior to its introduction, the Panda Mini is a four-seater with just two doors and a tiny footprint. Breaking out the measuring tape, it measures 3,065 mm long, 1,522 mm wide, 1,600 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,015 mm – a Perodua Axia is larger.
To maximise interior space, the EV has a boxy body, although it boasts styling cues that are reflective of its name. These include plenty of rounded edges, large circular headlamps and a three-spoke wheel design that can sort of pass for panda footprints.
If you’ll notice, the charging door on the blanked-out grille carries the script ‘Geome’, which is a reference to Geely’s sub-brand. According to Chinese media outlets, the Panda Mini was originally meant to be a Geometry product, but management decided that it should be parked under the Geely banner instead.
The obvious colour scheme for the EV is a mix of black and white, but there will be several options available to customers as well. Like its rivals, the Panda Mini will be relatively affordable, with a rumoured price range of between 40,000 and 50,000 yuan (RM25,385 to RM31,731).
Final specifications aren’t available just yet, but based on details obtained from China’s ministry for industry and information technology, the Panda Mini will feature a front-mounted electric motor rated at 41 PS (40 hp or 30 kW) as well as a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from Guoxuan High-Tech capable of providing up to 150 km of range.
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When is this coming to Malaysia ? Huge demand at that price.
It won’t come in at that price. Gomen needs to ensure cronies are taken care of first.
foodpanda n Grab should ban motorcycles delivering food.
How about this Geelypanda?
Jem maa.. delivery jadi slow maa..
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I support the idea.At the moment most panda/grab and the like are as good as mat rempit on the roads.The only difference is that mat rempit can only be seen once in a while but these delivery riders are everywhere every time doing their dangerous stunts/maneuvers without regards for the law and safety of their road users.The authorities should act accordingly.As of today I don’t relevant authorities issuing summons to these culprits who tends flout every traffic rule these is.
More accident
bro the price is going to be x2 or x3 after reaching Malaysia.
Not until there’s a segment for mini cars and the people able to accept not all vehicles are allowed on the highway.
It’ll be great in the city but a deathtrap on high speed road. I’d like to see them here but more needs to be done.
Last round was rm40k lowest, now we have new low rm26k. Can PoTong CKD Panda start 2023 selling rm26k , if cannot really sohai betoi …
Great car for students.
A competitor to Tata.
With 41ps… is it going to cause traffic jem?
Even you driving 300ps, won’t cause traffic jam? I see alot expensive car driving 10-20km/h on highway and leave a super huge gap in between cars during high traffic(not Jam yet)
Im interested in this car
The Cronies of its competitor won’t allow it to come to Malaysia
1000% agree,luckily mahathir has no power anymore,otherwise he push Malaysian buy crappy car at higher prices for his cronism pocket.
Even if mahathir is not in power the cronies will always flow his pockets because of “loyalty”
Msia has changed PM if you’ve forgotten
Ok that’s it. I am sold. This is my pasar pagi / mamak / Midvalley / Pyramid / Ikea / Giant / Lotus / Jusco car.
If they can sell this at below RM40k, I think there will be many interested buyers. Just nice for market or kedai runcit run.
Beautiful and good looking
So cute. I can see using this for parcel delivery jobs.
Proton rebadge lah put yellow color call harimau atau proton juara ev.
looks more to pig than a panda
Normally, when it comes to EV if its killing the perrol dollar money in any sense or its affecting “someone”, you can dream on that price
it can be long lasting like Toyota car.
Whats the point of bringing in where we hardly have places to recharge batt. Many city folks stays in condo. Govt shd ensure there are sufficient charging bays.
would instantly buy 1 even if price inflated to Rm50k (double original price) in malaysia. Can use for city, daily to work, etc. Very small and good.
Hoping that this is affordable