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Entity Snapshot
The Wuling Starlight 730 PHEV is a mpv PHEV from WULING, listed from $14,420 ex-factory. CLTC range is 125 km from a 9.5 kWh pack with 145 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 9.5 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 125 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 145 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30min 30-80% |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $14,420 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 145 kW |
| Torque | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| 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 | 4910 mm |
| Width | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2910 mm |
| Curb weight | 1818 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 16.08 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 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 | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) 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 | $14,420 |
| Standard import duty | $1,442 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $3,014 |
| 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) | $25,476 |
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 Starlight 730 PHEV (this model) | 9.5 kWh | 2910 mm | 30min 30-80% | $14,420 |
| Baw E M7 | 50 kWh | 3200 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $14,060 |
| JAC Refine M3 | 17.5 kWh | 3110 mm | N/A | $15,480 |
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 | PHEV |
| Body type | MPV |
| Range (CLTC) | 125 km |
| Battery | 9.5 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 145 kW |
| Torque | 230 Nm |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Length | 4910 mm |
| Width | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2910 mm |
| Curb weight | 1818 kg |
| Fast charge | 30min 30-80% |
Wuling Starlight 730 PHEV (starting at $14,420) is a MPV from WULING.
- Range: 125.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 9.5 kWh
- Motor power: 145.0 kW
Overview
Wuling’s Wuling Starlight 730 PHEV is an front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid MPV. Key figures are LFP cells, a top speed of 170 km/h, and a 9 kWh battery. For this MPV plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; meanwhile, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +34% over base (about $19,321 landed). As a affordable-end MPV plug-in hybrid, it starts at $14,420 ex-factory. The MPV plug-in hybrid profile suits people-carrier operators and family buyers 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 | $25,475 | +76.7% |
| France | EU | $25,534 | +77.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $25,693 | +78.2% |
| Sweden | EU | $25,997 | +80.3% |
| Denmark | EU | $29,427 | +104.1% |
| Spain | EU | $25,403 | +76.2% |
| Italy | EU | $25,701 | +78.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $25,443 | +76.4% |
| Austria | EU | $25,334 | +75.7% |
| Portugal | EU | $25,810 | +79.0% |
| Ireland | EU | $25,810 | +79.0% |
| Poland | EU | $25,665 | +78.0% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $25,284 | +75.3% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $25,275 | +75.3% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $22,261 | +54.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $20,348 | +41.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $21,862 | +51.6% |
| Israel | Middle East | $23,056 | +59.9% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $19,321 | +34.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $28,475 | +97.5% |
| Australia | Oceania | $21,712 | +50.6% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $21,956 | +52.3% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $20,079 | +39.2% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $21,305 | +47.7% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $28,709 | +99.1% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $23,721 | +64.5% |
| Mexico | North America | $32,140 | +122.9% |
| Canada | North America | $23,104 | +60.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $29,346 | +103.5% |
| South Africa | Africa | $26,958 | +87.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $14,420 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,442 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,013 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $25,475 |
Premium over base price: +76.7%
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