The Baojun E200 is a battery electric city car manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2018 under the Baojun marque. It is a two-seater car with two doors and a hatch at the rear. It is the second vehicle in Baojun's electric microcar series, after the E100 and before the E300. Since 2021, it is also known as the Wuling Nano EV.[4]

Baojun E200
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also calledWuling Nano EV[1]
Production2018–present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
DesignerZhou Fang
Zida Ren
Body and chassis
ClassMicrocar
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFront motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformSGMW Global Small Electric Vehicle[2][3]
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Powertrain
Electric motor29 kW (39 PS; 39 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
TransmissionSingle-Speed
Battery24 kWh
Electric range210–270 km (130.5–167.8 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Length2,497 mm (98.3 in)
Width1,526 mm (60.1 in)
Height1,616 mm (63.6 in)
Kerb weight842 kg (1,856 lb)

Overview

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Baojun E200 rear

The Baojun brand of the General Motors-Chinese joint venture known as SAIC-GM-Wuling, commenced production on the model in September 2018 and from February 2018 the E200 was available to order at market launch throughout China. It is the second Baojun electric car following the Baojun E100.

The E200 has two different range variants with 270 kilometers (167 miles) and 210 kilometers (103 miles) respectively under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) on a single charge. The battery system has increased density compared to the Baojun E100, enabling the 24 kWh battery to store more energy with the same volume. The ranges represent a 6-mile improvement over the E100 and the energy consumption of the E200 is 10.3 kWh/100 km. The E200 is powered by a 29 kW (39 hp) electric motor that accelerates the car up to a top speed of 100 km/h or 63 mph. 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of the E200 is 15.8 seconds. The E200 is priced at 54,800 yuan ($7,697) and 64,800 yuan for the two range variants after government incentives.[5]

The Baojun E200 has a list of feature including a 7-Inch colour instrument cluster, LED headlamps, dual-channel speakers and a remote interactive system that shows information on the charging status, parking navigation, power supply status and vehicle inspection. Antilock Brakes (ABS) plus Electric Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are the main E200 safety features. No airbags are equipped.[6][7] The E200 comes standard with 12 inch wheels, and the curb weight of the E200 is 830 kg or 1830 lbs. The maximum operating weight 980 kg or 2 161 lbs for the E200.[8]

Wuling Nano EV

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Wuling Nano EV on display

The Wuling Nano EV electric city car is a rebadged and restyled version of the Baojun E200, made for the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint-venture, and launched at the Tianjin International Auto Show with two limited editions based on characters from Disney's Zootopia.[9][10]

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References

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  1. ^ "身材小巧可爱 五菱Nano EV申报图曝光". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ "SGMW to unveil Wuling brand's first two-seater NEV model 'NanoEV'". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  3. ^ 张洁. "Popular Wuling EVs to hit global markets in 2022". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  4. ^ "Meet Wuling Mini EV's Smaller Yet Pricier Sibling, The Nano EV". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  5. ^ "Baojun E200, mini electric car by joint venture of GM and SAIC in China". wheelsjoint.com. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Baojun E200". GM Authority. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  7. ^ "SAIC GM Baojun E200 EV". WattEV2Buy.com. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  8. ^ "MG E200 two-seater EV to debut at Auto Expo 2020". 21 January 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Wuling Launches Nano EV Disney Zootopia Limited Edition". 29 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Wuling Nano EV in China - even smaller and cheaper than Mini EV; 305 km range; priced from RM13k? - paultan.org". 30 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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