Could this be the ideal small electric car, that young people can actually afford?

With a 187-mile range and fast charging, that sub-£5k price is hard to ignore

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Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
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The new Wuling Hongguang Mini EV offers a 187-mile range and fast charging all while keeping the price at a super affordable sub £5,000.

The car offers multiple range and trim options but can charge from 30% to 50% in just 35-minutes.

Chinese car manufacturer Wuling has unviled its super affordable EV battery toting mini car that could make electric cars truly affordable for all.

External features like LED lighting, clover-style wheels, enlarged rear tailgate access and a dual-tone body all add to the premium finish despite the low price.

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Inside the car is a 10.1-inch central display with drop-down control menus. Support for CarPlay and CarLink are included and there's even a smartphone app that lets you control the car remotely. The car also offers keyless entry and start functions.

The boot has a 838-litres capacity while the electric motor is minimal at 30 kW. Yet this can manage a 0-50km/h acceleration time of just 4.56-seconds, making it potentially a nippy delight to drive.

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV interior

(Image credit: Wuling)

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV price and availability

The car will be available in four different trims representing different entry price points.

The entry level model delivers a 128-mile range and comes in Advanced or Premium trims at £4,600 and £5,118 respectively.

Above that is the 187-mile model which also comes in Advanced or Premium specs priced at £5,118 or £5,628.

The Wuling 2026 Hongguang Mini EV is available to order now.

Luke Edwards
Luke Edwards
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Luke is a freelance writer for T3 with over two decades of experience covering tech, science and health. Among many things, Luke writes about health tech, software and apps, VPNs, TV, audio, smart home, antivirus, broadband, smartphones and cars. In his free time, Luke climbs mountains, swims outside and contorts his body into silly positions while breathing as calmly as possible.

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