Video Summary
Here’s a summary of the electric car review video:The Dongfeng Box is a Chinese EV hatchback soon arriving in South Africa. The expected price is under half a million Rand, potentially making it the country's cheapest electric car. The range is about 330km.
It has a sleek design due to being an EV, so it doesn’t require large vents for engine cooling.
The car is powered by a 42.3 kWh battery, with a single front-axle electric motor making it front-wheel drive. The motor produces 70kW and 160 Nm torque.
It includes three driving modes: economy, comfort, and sport.
The displayed electric range is accurate. The size of the car is deceiving, as it is larger inside than it appears. There is plenty of legroom, and more in the back.
The charging ports, both AC and DC, are located on the side. The home AC charger typically takes 10-11 hours for a full charge. A DC fast charger charges in about half an hour to 45 minutes.
The interior has a futuristic feel and is fully leather with no traditional transmission tunnel, plus ambient lighting. It features a wireless cooled charger in the center console.
It is an agile vehicle with a good turning circle. The reverse camera is remarkably clear. The sound system could be better.
The standard model has 17-inch wheels with hubcaps, while a higher-level trim would have 18-inch wheels. The extended range version will have 430km.
