Nuked The Hong Guang mini EV edged out Tesla’s model 3 as the top-selling electric vehicle in the world in January and February. More than 36,000 of the tiny cars sold in January, compared to 21,500 model 3s.
The Hong Guang mini EV is made under a joint partnership between China’s SAIC motor, Wuling Motors, and us carmaker General Motors. It claims to get 170 kilometers (roughly 106 miles) per charge, and can reach a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour or 62 miles per hour. Its total weight is about 1,466 pounds.
The manufacturer claims it can seat four people, and the rear seats fold down if you need storage space. The rear seat seat folds down if needed storage space.
The base model of Tesla’s model 3 EV gets more than 250 miles per charge. Its sticker price starts at just under $ 40,000.
