Which electric microcar became the best-selling electric vehicle in China in 2020?

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV became the best-selling electric vehicle in China in 2020.

The Hongguang Mini EV was launched in 2020 by SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture involving SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Wuling Motors. Its small footprint, low purchase price, and simple design made it especially attractive for short urban trips. The compact four-seat vehicle was sold primarily as an affordable city runabout rather than a long-distance car.

The model rapidly rose to the top of China’s electric-vehicle sales charts and challenged the idea that the most influential EVs had to be premium sedans or large SUVs. Its success also reflected China’s enormous market for small urban vehicles and the importance of low-cost mobility.

Sales rankings can change depending on whether a source counts battery-electric cars only or includes plug-in hybrids. The Hongguang Mini EV’s 2020 result refers to its position among China’s battery-electric passenger vehicles in that period.