Wuling has unveiled its fifth-generation Mini EV, updating the world's best-selling micro EV. But here's where it gets controversial: the new design language unifies the look of both two-door and four-door variants, which some may argue dilutes the unique appeal of each model. And this is the part most people miss: the updated model introduces three new exterior colors, green, white, and gray, alongside subtle changes to its body dimensions, all while maintaining its core wheelbase to keep its agility for urban commuting. The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV has already entered a regulatory catalog of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in December 2025, preparing for its market launch. The 4-door version measures 3,268 mm in length, 1,520 mm in width, and 1,575 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,190 mm. The 2-door version measures 3,043 mm in length, 1,520 mm in width, and 1,590 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1,965 mm. The current 4-door Mini EV offers three trim levels starting at RMB 44,800 ($6,540), RMB 49,800, and RMB 50,800. The 2-door version also provides three trim levels starting at RMB 32,800, RMB 38,800, and RMB 44,800. Since its launch, this affordably priced pure-electric compact car has served as a key driver in popularizing EVs across China's less-developed markets. The Hongguang Mini EV family sold 435,598 units in 2025, with cumulative sales exceeding 1.85 million units since its July 2020 debut, according to data released by Wuling on January 1. The model has maintained its position as China's best-selling A00-class (micro) new energy vehicle (NEV) for 65 consecutive months, according to Wuling. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Liuzhou Wuling Automobile, is set to continue its dominance in the micro EV market with this latest update.
