Baojun KiWi EV

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).{{cite web|title=Baojun Reveals New NEV|periodical=Media.gm.com|publisher=|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2019/Dec/1210_Baojun.html|url-status=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2019-12-10|language=en|pages=|quote=}} The microcar had its public premiere in January 2020 in Guangxi.{{cite web|title=Baojun Debuts All-New E300 in Guangxi|periodical=Media.gm.com|publisher=|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Jan/0117_Baojun.html|url-status=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2020-01-17|language=en|pages=|quote=}} The E300 series has been sold in China since May 2020.{{cite web|title=E300 electric w/ Huawei's HiCar - The most daring EV yet?|periodical=Electricvehicleweb.in|publisher=|url=https://electricvehicleweb.in/e300-mini-electric-car-mg-considering-for-india/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=Bala Natarajan|date=2020-05-22|language=en|pages=|quote=}} In August 2021, the E300 was updated and relaunched as the Baojun KiWi EV.{{Cite web|url=https://plants.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2021/Aug/0831-baojun-kiwi.html|title = Baojun Launches KiWi Electric Vehicle|date = 31 August 2021}}

File:Baojun E300 001.jpg|Baojun E300

File:2021 Baojun KiWi EV (rear).jpg|Baojun KiWi EV rear

The car is offered as a shorter E300 with two or three seats or as a longer E300 Plus with four seats.{{cite web|title=Baojun Reveals Interiors of E300 and E300 PLUS|periodical=Media.gm.com|publisher=|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Apr/0410_Baojun_E300.html|url-status=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2020-04-10|language=en|pages=|quote=}}

File:Baojun E300 Plus 001.jpg|Baojun E300 Plus

File:Baojun E300 Plus 002.jpg|Baojun E300 Plus rear

The Baojun E300 has a synchronous fixed ratio gearbox and rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive layout, generating {{cvt|40|kW|hp PS|0}} of maximum power and {{cvt|150|Nm|lbft|0}} of maximum torque. It has a top speed of {{convert|100|km/h|mph}} and supports DC fast charging, enabling it to be fully charged in one hour.{{cite web|title=BAOJUN LAUNCHES E300 AND E300 PLUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES|periodical=Media.gm.com|publisher=|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Jun/0625_Baojun.html|url-status=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2020-06-25|language=en|pages=|quote=}} The top-of-the-line version of the E300 Plus is equipped with a {{cvt|31.9|kWh}} battery and an NEDC range of {{convert|305|km|mi}}.{{cite web|title=Fully Charged Checks Out The Baojun E300 Plus: Video|website=insideevs.com|publisher=|url=https://insideevs.com/news/451128/fully-charged-baojun-e300-plus/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2020-10-29|language=en|pages=|quote=}}

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

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.

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