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Baojun E300
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called	Baojun KiWi EV (facelift model)
Production	2020–present
Assembly	China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Designer	Exterior: Peng Chen, Yutian Gao, Bo Li Interior: Haman Ezzati, Qiuchen Li
Body and chassis
Class	Microcar
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	SGMW Global Small Electric Vehicle
Related	Baojun E100 Baojun E200 Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
Powertrain
Electric motor	40 kW (54 PS; 54 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission	Single-Speed
Battery	31.9 kWh
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,750–2,020 mm (68.9–79.5 in)
Length	2,625–2,894 mm (103.3–113.9 in)
Width	1,647–1,655 mm (64.8–65.2 in)
Height	1,588–1,595 mm (62.5–62.8 in)
Kerb weight	920–1,052 kg (2,028–2,319 lb)

The Baojun E300 or Baojun KiWi EV, is a battery electric city car manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2017 under the Baojun brand. It is a four-seater car with two doors and a hatch at the rear.

History

SAIC-GM-Wuling showed the first pictures of the vehicle in the cubic design in December 2019. At that time, it was still announced as a new energy vehicle (NEV). The microcar had its public premiere in January 2020 in Guangxi. The E300 series has been sold in China since May 2020. In August 2021, the E300 was updated and relaunched as the Baojun KiWi EV.

• Baojun E300 side
• Baojun E300 rear

The car is offered as a shorter E300 with two or three seats or as a longer E300 Plus with four seats.

• Baojun E300 Plus
• Baojun E300 Plus rear
• Baojun E300 Plus interior

Specifications

The Baojun E300 has a synchronous fixed ratio gearbox and rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive layout, generating 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) of maximum power and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) of maximum torque. It has a top speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) and supports DC fast charging, enabling it to be fully charged in one hour. The top-of-the-line version of the E300 Plus is equipped with a 31.9 kWh (115 MJ) battery and an NEDC range of 305 kilometres (190 mi).

Suspension is a McPherson independent suspension and double wishbone independent suspension design.

Safety

Safety features include electronic stability control (ESC), the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist (HBA), and dual front air bags. More than 80% of the body consists of high-strength steel. The battery pack is wrapped in super-strong steel and is equipped with an active power-off system for an extra protection precaution in the event of a collision.

References

1. "SGMW to unveil Wuling brand's first two-seater NEV model 'NanoEV'". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
2. 张洁. "Popular Wuling EVs to hit global markets in 2022". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
3. "Baojun Reveals New NEV". Media.gm.com. 2019-12-10.
4. "Baojun Debuts All-New E300 in Guangxi". Media.gm.com. 2020-01-17.
5. Bala Natarajan (2020-05-22). "E300 electric w/ Huawei's HiCar - The most daring EV yet?". Electricvehicleweb.in.
6. "Baojun Launches KiWi Electric Vehicle". 31 August 2021.
7. "Baojun Reveals Interiors of E300 and E300 PLUS". Media.gm.com. 2020-04-10.
8. ^ "BAOJUN LAUNCHES E300 AND E300 PLUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES". Media.gm.com. 2020-06-25.
9. "Fully Charged Checks Out The Baojun E300 Plus: Video". insideevs.com. 2020-10-29.

• Baojun vehicles
• Electric city cars
• Cars introduced in 2020