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Entity Snapshot
The Baojun Kiwi EV is a hatchback BEV from BAOJUN, listed from $12,370 ex-factory. CLTC range is 305 km from a 31.9 kWh pack with 40 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 31.9 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 305 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 40 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 1h (80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $12,370 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 40 kW |
| Torque | 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front disc / rear drum |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 2894 mm |
| Width | 1655 mm |
| Height | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2020 mm |
| Curb weight | 1040 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 7.64 m³
- Length grade
- micro / city
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 3 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $12,370 |
| Standard import duty | $1,237 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,803 |
| VAT | $3,498 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $28,508 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baojun Kiwi EV (this model) | 31.9 kWh | 2020 mm | 1h (80%) | $12,370 |
| Chery New Energy Wujie Pro | 28.86 kWh | 2160 mm | 30 min (80%) | $11,960 |
| Ora Good Cat GT | 45.9 kWh | 2650 mm | 快充30min | $13,440 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Range (CLTC) | 305 km |
| Battery | 31.9 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 40 kW |
| Torque | 150 Nm |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Length | 2894 mm |
| Width | 1655 mm |
| Height | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2020 mm |
| Curb weight | 1040 kg |
| Efficiency | 11.9 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 1h (80%) |
Baojun Kiwi EV (starting at $12,370) is a Hatchback from BAOJUN.
- Battery: 31.9 kWh
- Motor power: 40 kW
Overview
The Baojun Kiwi EV is a rear-wheel-drive battery-electric hatchback from Baojun. At $12,370 ex-factory, this hatchback battery-electric sits in the entry-level segment. For the hatchback battery-electric, Germany applies a 35.3% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff; meanwhile, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +38.8% over base (≈ $17,168 landed). It carries a top speed of 105 km/h and 305 km of CLTC range. This hatchback battery-electric is positioned for importers targeting urban runabout demand prioritizing price-to-spec value.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $28,508 | +130.5% |
| France | EU | $28,592 | +131.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $28,776 | +132.6% |
| Sweden | EU | $29,182 | +135.9% |
| Denmark | EU | $32,612 | +163.6% |
| Spain | EU | $28,486 | +130.3% |
| Italy | EU | $28,810 | +132.9% |
| Belgium | EU | $28,526 | +130.6% |
| Austria | EU | $28,392 | +129.5% |
| Portugal | EU | $28,944 | +134.0% |
| Ireland | EU | $28,944 | +134.0% |
| Poland | EU | $28,799 | +132.8% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $22,578 | +82.5% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $22,712 | +83.6% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $19,956 | +61.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $18,087 | +46.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $19,386 | +56.7% |
| Israel | Middle East | $20,468 | +65.5% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $17,168 | +38.8% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $25,031 | +102.4% |
| Australia | Oceania | $19,457 | +57.3% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $19,598 | +58.4% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $17,885 | +44.6% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $18,937 | +53.1% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $25,296 | +104.5% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $21,039 | +70.1% |
| Mexico | North America | $28,573 | +131.0% |
| Canada | North America | $20,820 | +68.3% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $26,108 | +111.1% |
| South Africa | Africa | $24,011 | +94.1% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $12,370 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,237 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $2,558 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,071 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $25,836 |
Premium over base price: +108.9%
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