- The latest special edition of the micro EV is inspired by go-karts.
- An aggressive aerodynamic package and a fancy livery make it look ready for the racetrack.
- No changes under the skin, meaning that it won’t go any faster than the standard model.
Geely introduced a new version of the Panda Mini EV urban dweller in China, featuring a motorsport-inspired bodykit and a special livery. Despite the aggressive styling, the Panda Mini EV Go Kart Edition doesn’t bring any power or chassis upgrades over the stock model.
The highlights of the new special edition are a roof-mounted wing and a striking livery sending strong Fast and Furious vibes. At the front, the redesigned bumper has larger intakes and a pronounced splitter, with the hood getting a set of tiny fins. A set of 14-inch wheels are tucked under fender extensions and are supported by deeper side skirts, and faux side gills on the doors. The special edition microcar is available in white, black, or gray, always combined with pink graphics.
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The factory aero modifications resulted in an increased length of 3,150 mm (124 inches), 85 mm (3.3 inches) longer than the standard model. The Go Kart Edition is also 18 mm (0.7 inches) wider due to the fender moldings and 85 mm (3.3 inches) taller due to the wing while retaining the same 2,015mm (79.3 inches) wheelbase.
Unfortunately, all that sportiness doesn’t translate to the interior which has been left completely stock. The salmon-colored plastics are combined with white patches on the seat upholstery looking like a beauty salon. The dashboard retains the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen and the elongated 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
Unfortunately, the Panda Mini EV Go Kart Edition doesn’t bring any extra power or even a sharper chassis setup. The model is still powered by a single electric motor with 40 hp (30 kW / 41 PS) and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque, offering the option between two driving modes – normal and sport.
Geely didn’t announce detailed specifications of this new special, but the standard Panda Mini EV has a 17.03 kWh battery pack allowing a range of up to 200 km (124 miles) under the CLTC protocols.
Pricing and availability for the sporty-looking EV will be announced at a later date, although we already know it will be reserved for Chinese customers. We don’t expect it to be much more expensive than the existing range, which is priced between ¥29,900-56,900 ($4,134-7,867). Besides the Go Kart edition, the lineup includes the regular Panda Mini EV, the crossover-style Panda Knight, plus the Yellow Duck and Dragon special editions.
