Wuling Air EV Specifications: The Cheapest Electric Car in Indonesia

The number of electric car enthusiasts in Indonesia is increasing along with the emergence of car models. Moreover, with the issuance of government policies on encouraging the use of electric vehicles in Indonesia, now many car manufacturers have launched their electrification products. One of the electric cars that has jazzed up the Indonesian automotive market is the Wuling Air EV.

Wuling Air EV was released in July 2022 at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and is the cheapest electric car in Indonesia. Referring to the official website of Wuling Indonesia, the Wuling Air EV is currently being sold at prices starting at IDR 238 million to IDR 311 million for the Standard Range type. Meanwhile, for the Long Range type, the Wuling Air EV is priced at IDR 295 million for the DKI Jakarta on the road (OTR DKI Jakarta).

Are you interested in owning this electric car? You need to first know the specifications as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Wuling Air EV.

Wuling Air EV Exterior

The compact dimensions is the characteristic of the Wuling Air EV which is very suitable to be driven on dynamic and winding urban streets. The exterior of this car uses a futuristic tech concept that gives an impression of a car from the future. This is made possible with the application of Extended Horizon LED blue accents on the Long Range variant. To charge the battery, users only need to press the Wuling logo which is equipped with an illuminated light in the center of the fascia.

The exterior of the rear of the Wuling Air EV has a design that is almost the same as the front. The only difference is in the design which seems boxy for the rear, while the front has a rounded look.

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Interior of Wuling Air EV

When you enter the cabin space, this car feels futuristic. Wuling Air EV comes with two color choices, namely Light Gray for the Standard Range variant and Carbon Black with Soft Panel for the Long Range type.

For the dashboard, the two types are distinguished by the appearance of the head unit and meter cluster. The Long Range gets a luxurious 10.25 inch TFT meter cluster, while the Standard type only gets 7.0 inch TFT. Both types use hard plastic material on the dashboard, but are still beautiful to drive.

In order to provide more comfort while driving, the Wuling Air EV is equipped with a rotary AC setting, a USB charging port, and a power outlet. The power outlet is located under the head unit that functions to charge your smartphone's battery. This car is equipped with several compartments that passengers can use to store goods.

In addition, Air EV is also equipped with the advanced Wuling Indonesian Command (WIND) feature for ease of operating the features in the car. There is also the Internet of Vehicle (IoV) which is useful for opening and closing windows, cooling the cabin, locking doors, and knowing the position of the car through the MyWuling+ application on your smartphone.

Even though it is currently the cheapest electric car in Indonesia, the Wuling Air EV is also equipped with quality safety features. For example are the 2 airbags on both models, the safety system Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), ISOFIX for children, and rear parking sensors. To provide a more stable driving experience in various road conditions, Wuling has also embedded Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in the highest variant.

Wuling Air EV Battery

All Wuling Air EV variants are equipped with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate batteries with different capacities. The Standard Range variant has a battery capacity of 17.3 kWh which can cover a distance of 200 km, while the Long Range with a capacity of 26.7 kWh records a distance of up to 300 km.

This car is claimed to have the Easy Home Charging concept, thus charging can be done with the electricity power at home. The Wuling Air EV battery takes around 8.5 to 11 hours with 2.0 kW of power to charge 20-100 percent. However, if you use 6.6 kW of power, charging takes only 4 hours. All batteries use the IP67 Waterproof Battery protection system which helps protect the car when it has to run through flood.

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Wuling Air EV Specifications 

Wuling offers two variants with different battery capacities. The following are the specifications for your consideration.

The advantages and disadvantages of Wuling Air EV 2022

Since its arrival, Wuling Air EV 2022 has been able to attract the hearts of the Indonesian people. It's not surprising considering the price is relatively cheap when compared to other Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) cars such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Nissan Leaf which are sold starting from IDR 700 million.

With its low price, this car has advantages and disadvantages that you should consider. Check out some of them.

Advantages of Wuling Air EV

Here are some of the advantages of Wuling Air EV that can be felt.

• Nimble and easy to park

Air EV has compact dimensions of 2,917 mm length, 1,493 mm width and 1,621 mm height with 1,940 mm ground clearance. With these dimensions, Wuling Air EV is more capable and more agile to maneuver on the streets. In addition, this mini dimension also allows the car to pass through narrow streets to traffic jams more easily.

• Easy battery charging

One of the advantages of this electric car is that it is easy to charge the battery. Wuling embeds the Easy Charging feature which allows users to charge easily because it can be done at home provided that it has the appropriate electric power.

• IoV and WIND features

Wuling also provides Easy Smart Mobility technology features that are no less sophisticated than other cars. The smart technology features are IoV and WIND.

The IoV feature allows users to control the vehicle using commands via a smartphone and being connected to the internet. This technology works to provide user convenience, starting from online navigation, wireless mirrorlink, online ordering, geo fencing, commands to turn on your favorite music, to controlling the air conditioner.

The WIND feature operates by accessing online applications, playing the radio, adjusting the volume, operating the sunroof, and more. To use this feature, you only need to press the voice command button on the left side of the steering wheel and then say Hello Wuling as the keyword.

• Low maintenance costs

Apart from offering these advantages, Wuling Air EV also has advantages in the form of maintenance costs and operational costs that are more affordable compared to other cars. This is because the Air EV electric car has a compact size, thus its components are not as complex as a big car.

If you drive this Wuling Air EV, you also don't need to think about fuel costs because this car uses a rechargeable electric power source. Apart from being cheaper in terms of operational costs, electric cars are also more environmentally friendly.

Disadvantages of Wuling Air EV

Behind its advantages, this car also has several disadvantages, such as:

• There is no fast charging feature

One of the drawbacks of an electric car is that it takes a long time to charge the battery compared to a gasoline car, which only takes a few minutes to fill up with fuel. One of the drawbacks of the Air EV is that there is no fast charging feature, even though this technology is very important to speed up battery charging. As previously mentioned, charging time takes around four to 11 hours to fully charge 100 percent.

Compared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 which has fast charging technology. The time it takes to charge the battery is about 17 minutes for 20-80 percent power.

• Narrow accommodation

Another drawback of this electric car is the cramped accommodation. Even though it fits up to four people, the leg room feels cramped and the head room is too short so it's not comfortable to lean your head on. Since it only has two doors, the access to and out of the rear passengers on the Wuling Air EV is quite unpleasant for the passengers on the front row.

• Small tire size

Manufacturers provide small tires for comfort and safety, including the Wuling Air EV. It's just that the use of car wheels is somewhat rare or not commonly used today. Wuling Air EV has 12-inch diameter wheels wrapped in 145 tires.

Vehicle owners certainly cannot carelessly replace larger wheels because there are risks that inflict safety issues. Not only that, replacing with non-standardized wheels will risk losing the manufacturer's warranty.

• The car shakes when going 90 km / hour

The Wuling Air EV electric car is indeed designed for traveling in the city with relaxed conditions. Unfortunately, when tested on the highway at a speed of 90 km per hour, the car felt shaky on a straight line and it had to slowly change lanes,, as reported by the autofun.co.id page.

That is the information about the specifications, prices, and the advantages and disadvantages of Wuling Air EV, the cheapest electric car in Indonesia. Stay tuned for more information and tips about automotive and car rental at MPM Rent.

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