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Entity Snapshot
The Wuling Air EV is a hatchback BEV from WULING, listed from $8,140 ex-factory. CLTC range is 300 km from a 26.7 kWh pack with 30 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 26.7 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 300 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 30 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 7h 30m |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $8,140 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 30 kW |
| Torque | 110 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 | 2599 mm |
| Width | 1505 mm |
| Height | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1635 mm |
| Curb weight | 818 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 6.38 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 | $8,140 |
| Standard import duty | $814 |
| Countervailing duty | $3,161 |
| VAT | $2,302 |
| 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) | $21,017 |
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuling Air EV (this model) | 26.7 kWh | 1635 mm | 7h 30m | $8,140 |
| Chery QQ3 EV | N/A | N/A | N/A | $8,180 |
| Chery New Energy QQ Duomi | 28.5 kWh | 2520 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $8,440 |
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) | 300 km |
| Battery | 26.7 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 30 kW |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Length | 2599 mm |
| Width | 1505 mm |
| Height | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1635 mm |
| Curb weight | 818 kg |
| Efficiency | 9.5 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 7h 30m |
Wuling AIR EV (starting at $8,140) is a Hatchback from WULING.
- Range: 300 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 26.7 kWh
- Motor power: 30 kW
Overview
The Wuling Air EV is a hatchback fully electric with rear-wheel-drive from Wuling. Across export markets for the hatchback fully electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 35.3% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff; meanwhile, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +56.4% over base ($12,727 landed). Key figures are 100 km/h top speed, a 26 kWh battery, and LFP chemistry. This hatchback fully electric is positioned as an affordable-end import, from $8,140 ex-factory. As a hatchback fully electric, it is aimed at city-focused buyers and delivery fleets watching import duty exposure.
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 | $21,016 | +158.2% |
| France | EU | $21,037 | +158.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $21,158 | +159.9% |
| Sweden | EU | $21,313 | +161.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $24,743 | +204.0% |
| Spain | EU | $20,868 | +156.4% |
| Italy | EU | $21,130 | +159.6% |
| Belgium | EU | $20,908 | +156.9% |
| Austria | EU | $20,837 | +156.0% |
| Portugal | EU | $21,201 | +160.5% |
| Ireland | EU | $21,201 | +160.5% |
| Poland | EU | $21,056 | +158.7% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $16,994 | +108.8% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $17,425 | +114.1% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $15,201 | +86.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $13,424 | +64.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $14,279 | +75.4% |
| Israel | Middle East | $15,127 | +85.8% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $12,727 | +56.4% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $17,925 | +120.2% |
| Australia | Oceania | $14,804 | +81.9% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $14,734 | +81.0% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $13,359 | +64.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $14,051 | +72.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $18,253 | +124.2% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $15,507 | +90.5% |
| Mexico | North America | $21,213 | +160.6% |
| Canada | North America | $16,108 | +97.9% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $19,427 | +138.7% |
| South Africa | Africa | $17,931 | +120.3% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $8,140 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $814 |
| Countervailing duty (35%) | $3,161 |
| VAT (19%) | $2,302 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $21,017 |
Premium over base price: +158.2%
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