MG MULAN all-electric crossover makes world’s debut

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-The MG MULAN, a fire new all-electric vehicle model under SAIC Motor-owned MG brand, made its world’s debut on June 13.

Through an online launching ceremony, the automaker revealed that the MG MULAN would be priced below 200,000 yuan ($29,680).

The new model is named after “Hua Mulan”, the well-known folk heroine in China, embodying the spirits of strength, courage, and “being yourself”. Previously referred to as the MG CyberE and MG4, the new vehicle is developed with global markets in mind. It rides on the new 'Nebula' platform designed solely for all-electric cars.

MG MULAN; photo credit: MULAN

The automaker said the MULAN is designed to appeal to consumers in both Chinese and overseas markets. At the front, the model features a shark-like nose section, three-eyed headlights, and a muscular bumper coupled with vertically placed air intakes. The lip spoiler delivers a dynamic overtone.

MG MULAN; photo credit: MULAN

The MULAN has a sporty crossover styling on the sides with a “floating” roof, a rising beltline, sharp creases on the door panels and shoulders, petal-shaped alloy wheels, as well as orange brake calipers.

The charging port is located on the rear quarter panel above the left wheel arch.

MG MULAN; photo credit: MULAN

At the rear, the Y-shaped tailights almost stretch across the car's full width, but their fusion was intercepted by a “MG” logo in the middle.

The MULAN measures 4,287mm long, 1,836mm wide, 1,516mm tall, with a wheelbase that spans 2,705mm.

The new model is equipped with an electric motor supplied by UAES that is good for up to 150kW. The ternary battery pack is offered by Ningde E-CON Power System Co., Ltd., which is indirectly backed by SAIC Motor.

The MG MULAN can sprint from standstill to 100km/h within 3.8 seconds.

Besides, the vehicle adopts a rear-wheel-drive layout coupled with a five-link rear suspension system.

Notably, the MG MULAN features the “zero thermal runway” system to prevent it from catching fire or an incident of thermal runaway. It will also offer what MG calls “LBS recumbent cells”, which promise a higher energy density and enable a slimmer battery pack to maximize the cockpit space.