This Tesla 3-style compact car won the world’s best-selling EV for January and February

The Hong Guang Mini EV surpassed the Tesla 3 as the Best-selling electric vehicle In the world in January And February, No small feat for the relatively new hatchback. More than 36,000 small cars were sold in January, compared to about 21,500 Model 3s, and Hong Guang sold more than 20,000 units last month, compared to less than the 13,700 Tesla 3s.

The small car was manufactured under a joint partnership between the state-owned China SAIC Motor Company, Wuling Motors, and the US automaker General Motors, and is referred to locally as Wuling. Hong Guang Mini EV in China only sells for 28,800 yuan, or about $ 4,500. It claims to get 170 kilometers (about 106 miles) per charge, and it can reach a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour or 62 miles per hour (so there’s no race in this thing). Its specifications include The wheelbase is 76.4 inches long, just under 115 inches long and 59 inches wide, and nearly 64 inches high. His total weight is around 1,466 lbs.

In other words, it is tall yet thin. However, the manufacturer claims it can seat up to four, and the rear seats can be folded down if you need storage space. For something very small, probably.

On the other hand, Tesla’s Model 3 EV base 2021 gets over 250 miles per charge, and its sticker price starts at less than $ 40,000. The wheelbase is 113 inches long, 185 inches long, 73 inches wide and approximately 57 inches high. The base Model 3 weighs around 3,500 lbs.

The Hong Guang Mini EV was launched last summer and it was the A surprising success, But it is still only sold in China. Some Reports indicate It may come to other markets eventually, but the US is likely to be low on the list.

It’s cute, though.