The Fengon Mini EV is a battery electric city car manufactured by DFSK Motor since 2022.[1]
Overview
The Fengon Mini EV was branded as the DFSK Sokon Candy by DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon Automobile) while displaying the Seres logo when images first emerged in September 2021.[2] The Chinese domestic market version was officially launched in the first quarter of 2022 under the Fengon (Fengguang) or Glory brand, while being badged with the Dianlan series logo. It was intended to compete with the slightly smaller and similarly shaped Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.[3]
Specifications
The Fengon Mini EV has three LFP battery pack options supplied by CATL or Gotion, with capacities of 9.18kWh, 13.8kWh, or 16.8kWh providing a range of 120 km (75 mi), 180 km (110 mi), or 220 km (140 mi) respectively. It is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the rear wheels, with the two smaller battery versions using a 25 kW unit supplied by Zhejiang Founder, while the largest battery comes with a 30 kW unit made by SAIC; both versions output 100 Nm of torque and have a top speed of 100 km/h.
Markets
Indonesia
The Mini EV was launched in Indonesia on 10 August 2023 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show as the Seres E1, as part of introduction of the Seres brand in Indonesia. It is available in B and L types; both variants use a 30 kW battery.[4]
Philippines
The Mini EV was launched in the Philippines on 8 September 2024 as the DFSK Candy, as part of DFSK Motors entry to the Philippines.[5]
Sales
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References
- 又一款MINI加入战局 实拍风光MINIEV 15 February 2022^
- Sweet! The DFSK Sokon Candy 14 September 2021^
- Basith Rahman. Dongfeng Fengguang MINI EV official images released CarNewsChina, 2 January 2022, retrieved 12 March 2024^
- Wawan Priyanto. GIIAS 2023: Mobil Listrik Seres E1 Diluncurkan, Lebih Murah dari Wuling Air ev Tempo, 2023-08-12, retrieved 2024-09-14^
- DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs) CarGuide.PH, 2024-09-08, retrieved 2024-09-14^
- December, 2022 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo autonews.gasgoo.com, retrieved 2025-06-07^
- December, 2023 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo autonews.gasgoo.com, retrieved 2025-06-07^
- December, 2024 auto sales of DFSK _in China - Gasgoo autonews.gasgoo.com, retrieved 2025-06-07^