Jakarta – Wuling Motors finally expanded the Air EV lineup with the Air EV Lite Long Range, a variant designed to meet all those who demand an affordable efficient electric vehicle. Wuling Motors put it in the affordable category by making it available for less than IDR 200 million. “It’s offering more mileage without costing much more than before,” said Andreas.
There is still a public perception that EVs are priced expensively and that their range may not be sufficient for daily mobility needs. With the Air EV Lite Long Range, we aim to address these concerns by offering a more affordable option with a longer range,
Liu during the Wuling Media Briefing in Jakarta
The car is scheduled for launch on Friday, September 20, 2024 at one of the country’s most recognizable shopping centers in Jakarta. The Air EV Lite Long Range can already be added to the current portfolio of the company consisting of the newly launched Lite Standard Range of August 2023. It is well targeted to appeal to a much larger portion of the EV enthusiast sector.
Competitive Pricing with Extended Range
With the inclusion of the Lite Long Range variant, Wuling Motors places four under its Air EV brand: Lite Standard Range, Lite Long Range, Standard Range, and Long Range. The new Lite Long Range variant brings a driving range going up to 300 kilometers far better than what is expected at 200 km for the Lite Standard Range.
The difference in price between two Lite variants is almost negligible since the Long Range costing IDR 190 million On The Road (OTR) Jakarta is only about IDR 10 million more expensive than the Standard Range. ALL of that price has now been readjusted to account for a 10 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) cut, so very reasonable for the divers who would want to climb aboard the electric mobility wagon.
Wuling Motors’ Marketing Operation Director, Liu Yan, said the firm could do everything to address the public’s concerns regarding the cost of EVs and their practicality.
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Technical Specifications – What Sets It Apart
The design and features would be the same as in the Lite Standard Range except that, in this new variant, it has a difference in the terms of battery capacity and range. This new variant comes with a Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) battery, which is certified with IP67 standards, offering resistance to water and dust.
The Lite Long Range has a 26.7 kWh battery, which would cover up to 300 kilometers in range on a single charge. The Lite Standard Range is offered with a 17.3 kWh for up to 200 kilometers in range. This is because of the size difference in its battery that makes the extra 100 kilometers possible for the Lite Long Range.
As maintained by Aji Ibrahim, the product planning manager at Wuling Motors, “The difference between both variants will mainly be related to the battery capacity as well as the range. There will be no differences concerning the exterior, interior, or general features.”
Warranty and Additional Benefits
Wuling Motors is not only giving an extended driving range but also sweetening the package with great warranty and benefit packages. The Air EV Lite Long Range carries on its body a lifetime warranty for core EV components. This means peace of mind among buyers who go home with their new purchase, knowing that it has a long-lasting battery and other significant parts that would worry them.
In addition to the lifetime warranty, for Lite Long Range users, there will also be provisions of extras, including:
- Free long-term maintenance
- Free long-term maintenance
- And an electricity voucher worth IDR 2 million
All these perks are set in motion to make ownership smoother and more economical, yet again underpinning a customer-centric approach in Wuling Motors.
Color Options for Customization
If customers wanted to customize their new Air EV Lite Long Range, they could do so with one of five color options:
- Pure White
- Avocado Green
- Lemon Yellow
- Peach Pink
- Galaxy Blue
All these vibrant colors allow the customers to choose a color that best describes their personality, and there is nothing that can stop them from how expressive they are going to be on the roads.
Why Wuling Motors Is Coming Out with the Air EV Lite Long Range
Air EV Lite Long Range seeks to address the issues on affordability and range. Wuling Motors has looked deep into the gap of affordable electric cars that provide considerable ranges and performance on roads. As Liu Yan puts it, price is one of the major limitations to electric vehicle use, and range is also limited. Wuling Motors has priced the Lite Long Range competitively at less than IDR 200 million and will offer 300 kilometers of range to overcome those.
This would make Wuling Motors play a big role in the fast-growing market for electric cars in Indonesia, especially since there are various government incentives and tax cuts for promoting environmentally friendly vehicles.
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Key Features of Wuling Air EV Lite Long Range
- Battery Capacity: 26.7 kWh Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LFP)
- Range: Up to 300 km on a single charge
- Price: IDR 190 million OTR Jakarta (after VAT reduction)
- Warranty: Lifetime Core EV Components Warranty
- Additional Benefits: Free maintenance, insurance, and IDR 2 million electricity voucher
- Colour Options: Pristine White, Avocado Green, Lemon Yellow, Peach Pink, Galaxy Blue