The new Wuling Bingo has been launched as a rival to the BYD Seagull in China. Manufactured by the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, the Bingo is a compact city car that is larger than the Mini EV, with prices starting from as low as 59,800 yuan (RM38,303).
In terms of dimensions, the Bingo measures 3,950 mm long, 1,708 mm wide, 1,580 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,560 mm. By comparison, the Seagull is 3,780 mm long, 1,715 mm wide, 1,540 mm tall and its wheelbase spans just 2,500 mm.
The entry price nets you a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an energy capacity of 17.3 kWh, which is good for a range of 203 km following the CLTC standard. Power is sent to a front-mounted electric motor that is rated at 41 PS (40 hp or 30 kW) and 110 Nm of torque that enables a top speed of 100 km/h.
Two variants with the 203 km range are offered, but if you want more range, there are three options that provide 333 km that start at 73,800 yuan (RM47,265). The higher-range variants come with a 31.9-kWh LFP battery as well as a more powerful electric motor that outputs 68 PS (67 hp or 50 kW) and 150 Nm, although the top speed remains the same.
For charging, both versions support AC charging at a max of 3.3 kW, with the smaller battery requiring 5.5 hours for a full charge while the larger battery needs 9.5 hours. However, the latter is capable of DC fast charging (the carmaker didn’t indicate the acceptable power input) that sees a 30-80% state of charge achieved in just 35 minutes.
The Bingo has a more roundish design compared to the Seagull and appears like a shrunken version of the smart #1. Four body colours are offered (black, white, green and pink), with some hues also available with a black roof.
Inside, you’ll find a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen for the Ling OS infotainment system, both measuring 10.25 inches. These are placed on an “island” on the vehicle’s dashboard that remains relatively simple in its design.
Common touchpoints include a two-spoke steering wheel and a rotary gear selector on the centre console, which also accommodates the electronic parking brake and two cupholders. The Bingo can ferry up to four passengers, but there’s very little amenities for those in the rear aside from a cupholder at the rear of the centre console. With the second-row seats folded boot space increases to 790 litres from 310 litres.
As for available equipment, the spec sheet lists LED headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, fabric or leather upholstery, ISOFIX child seat anchors, keyless entry and start, manual air-conditioning, cruise control, a reverse camera, up to four speakers, selectable drive modes, low-speed pedestrian warning system, two airbags, ABS, EBD, tyre pressure monitor and vehicle telematics.
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Though China EV have high fire cases but this cheap EV can go further than the Mazda MX30.
Would you like a shorter range, or catching fire?
No to both.
Both EV and ICE can catches fire if met with certain circumstances, I can’t see that as a valid reason to say EV are more dangerous than ICE.
Try again.
EV the battery fire is like a furnace jet. Melts everything within range if its cover is broken.
EV’s can catch fire 48hrs after a crash, like it happened with BYD after a crash test. It’s unlikely that an IC will catch fire 48hrs after a crash.
And lithium fires cannot be put out with a fire extinguisher, you would need thousands litres of water for that.
Cruise ship also catch fire
If it run on LFP it is relative save battery… it wont catch fire, like the BYD blade battery even puncture wont catch fire. Those that catch fire are those lithium ion battery like the Tesla use.
So is BYD Han using LFP? Because quite a number of it caught fire in China.
If this comes here habeslah Myvi and any unlaunched P2 hybrid! Haha!
Just saw a propane vehicle explosion that sent the tank onto a bystander, he died. Propane is stored at 8-14 bar in warm weather. Hydrogen is stored in 350-750 bar. I googled hydrogen vehicle explosion and saw the photos, chances of survival is negligible, it is a bomb which will also kill many around you. EV fires are a thing but you will have time to get out
I just saw a lithium battery fire. It spread so fast that no passenger was able to escape. Additionally, two bystanders who wanted to help were killed by the extreme heat too.
with a mere 100kmph top speed, if driven on the highway, i will be flooring the car all the way.
This electric China “Axia” size car..is meant for mama,grandma send kids to school or go nearby je.
If the regular speed is 60-70km/hr..imagine our KING Myvi horning them if they r in long slow snail pace queue.
Looks promising…anyway..its Bingo..bring it on..no harm .
Made the Ora Good Cat looked like an overpriced car.
This one is slower than a Proton Tiara 1.1L 60hp?
Low spec version Only 40hp and top speed 100km/h.
A RM38k road hogger is borned.
no wonder so many people say mercedes look like chinese car. see that rear light, copy cat a class.
Hopefully EV lesser moving parts n heat can last longer n lesser maintenance. As long as low price, reasonable specs, can sell well.
The problem is the battery and not the moving parts. Batteries will wear out even if the EV is not in use (kathode degeneration).
Bring this IN …NOW !!! HUGE demands for such run around EV at low cost and maintenance. Save our Planet and Rakyat Tax money in subsidies.
Yes, cutting all subsidies for EV’s would save Rakyat tax money.
Have been driving the Atto3 . First service is FREE. Currently using only home charging it is averaging rm0.07c/km !!!!! Wonder how much for this EV .
After warranty I have no confident for my iPad battery.
And maintenence risk escalated to infinite loss.
Am driving the BMW iX, nearly a year now and my first service(18 months) is 8 months away. No engine oil, no transmission fluid and single pedal driving means brake pads lasts much longer than ICE. There is little to service.
I calculate my cost at RM0.09/km
Is good cute car like axia for students and short trip…..if sell at this price good for to go office and pergi pasar.
This car is good, you will never get speeding ticket driving one…
EV so cheap entire roadway in china will be clogged plus millions of EV charging if charged during the day simultaneously may Cause grid to be unstable.
Wah so nice like my name
So many so afraid of lithium-ion battery blowing up but have a piece of it in the pocket close to the privates at most times during the day lol…
Most probably why humans not productive anymore. Micro wave must have affect on it…
I love it……price,quality, mileages……design best.
Shut up take my money now.