Draft:Wuling Binguo Plus

The Wuling Bingo Plus (Chinese: 五菱宾果Plus), is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV with production by SAIC-GM-Wuling set to commence in 2024 under the Wuling brand. It is Wuling's first electric crossover SUV in the New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) range.

Overview
Following the success with the Binguo hatchback, there had been a growing demand for electric vehicles with extended range capabilities combined with the need for a spacious interior and enhanced performance. Therefore, Wuling developed the Bingo Plus to meet these consumer demands. The Bingo Plus went on sale in China on 6 March 2024 with two variants.

The exterior design of the Bingo Plus takes on modern aesthetics with muscular design cues and fewer rounded design elements, compared to the Binguo hatchback. The front has a less rounded headlight design, blade-style front air outlets, and a high-angled windscreen. The side has aluminium aerodynamic alloy wheels and kink in window line that emphasises the dual-tone exterior colour. The rear has a miminalistic approach like the Binguo hatchback, however the Plus model features combination LED taillights. Consumers have the option of three exterior colours: Aurora Green, Storm Gray and Quantum Black.

The interior of the Bingo Plus takes on a minimalistic approach, with the dashboard adopting a floating island double-layer design. The dashboard features are two LCD screens that are separated opposed to being merged. The interior adopts a 360-degree skin-friendly soft package design with seats made from faux suede. Consumers have the option of two interior colours: Sky Green and Warm Sand White.

Thanks to the use of Wuling's wide-adapted pure electric space platform, it has the longest wheelbase in its class at 2610mm and provides a 912mm long second-row seat spacing and a knee-to-knee distance of 89mm. The boot space stands at 1,450 L with rear seats are folded down. Inside, there are up to 23 user-friendly storage spaces.

Specifications
The Bingo Plus is equipped with a 75 kW 3-in-1 water-cooled flat wire single electric motor produces a maximum torque of 180 Nm (133 lb ft). There are two range options: 401km and 510 km. There are three charging modes which includes fast DC charging, from 30 - 80% capacity in 30-35 minutes.

The Bingo Plus is equipped with a thermal management system and smart energy management technology, this means it claims to achieve an estimated range of 10.1-10.6km per kWh.