What is the actual range of the Wuling Hongguang Mini?
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The Wuling Hongguang Mini is a micro electric vehicle under the Wuling brand. The Easy and Comfort models have a range of 120 kilometers as stated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, while the Enjoy model has a range of 170 kilometers. Below is an introduction to the range: 1. The range of an electric vehicle is actually affected by many factors, such as temperature, tire pressure, road conditions, wind direction, etc. 2. The driving range, also known as endurance, refers to the total distance a vehicle or ship can travel continuously with maximum fuel reserves. For electric vehicles, the driving range refers to the distance traveled from a fully charged state of the power battery to the end of the test under standard conditions. It is an important economic indicator for electric vehicles.
I've been commuting to work with my Wuling Hongguang Mini for almost a year. The official advertised range is 120 to 170 kilometers, but in reality, it doesn't reach that high. When driving at low speeds in the city without using the air conditioning, it can barely make 110 kilometers. If it's summer with the AC on and traffic jams, the range instantly drops to around 90 kilometers. On the highway, it's even worse—stepping on the accelerator might leave you with only about 80 kilometers. In winter, the battery doesn't last as long, and the range decreases by over 10 kilometers when temperatures drop. I usually charge it at home every Tuesday and Friday, taking about 6 hours to fully charge each time, which saves a lot on electricity costs. As a commuter vehicle, it's suitable for short trips like grocery shopping or taking kids to extracurricular classes, but for longer journeys, you need to plan charging stops in advance. Overall, it's economical and sufficient for daily use.
As someone with some knowledge about electric vehicles, I must say the actual range of the Wuling Hongguang Mini is affected by many external factors. The official data is based on ideal laboratory tests, but in the real world, driving habits play a significant role: frequent sudden acceleration consumes power quickly, while smooth throttle control can save some. Environmental temperature is also not negligible. In winter sub-zero conditions, the range may drop below 100 kilometers, and in summer, using air conditioning can reduce it by 10-15 kilometers. Battery capacity and road conditions are also crucial. On flat urban roads, it can reach 110-150 kilometers, but uphill on mountain roads drains the battery faster. I recommend fully charging the vehicle and conducting a real-world test, recording the average distance, and planning charging frequency based on daily travel to avoid the embarrassment of running out of power midway.
