Central Auto Distributors Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PEKEMA, officially launched an electric hatchback model, the Dongfeng Box EV.

Offered in two main variants, the price of this charming EV is as follows:

• Dongfeng Box E2: RM100,000
• Dongfeng Box E3: RM113,000
• Dongfeng Box E3 (white roof): RM115,000

Both variants are equipped with a single electric motor driving the rear wheels, producing 95 PS and 160 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 140 km/h.

The difference between the two variants lies in battery capacity, where the E2 variant comes with a 31.45 kWh battery pack that offers a driving range of 330 km (CLTC cycle data).

Meanwhile, the E3 variant is equipped with a larger 42.3 kWh battery pack, allowing this EV to be driven up to 430 km on a full charge.

The Box EV also supports DC fast charging, allowing the battery pack to be charged from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

As a compact car, the Dongfeng Box EV boasts several unique features, such as a floating roof design, frameless door windows, three-dimensional LED lights, and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels.

The cabin is fitted with a five-inch cluster display, a 12.8-inch infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a frameless rearview mirror, an ambient lighting system with 32 colors, wireless smartphone charging, a 360-degree camera, and automatic climate control.

In addition to the two-tone interior finish, the Box EV also features a glovebox that opens like a vanity table drawer.

In terms of dimensions, the Dongfeng Box EV measures 4,020 mm in length, 1,818 mm in width, and 1,570 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,663 mm, directly competing with the BYD Dolphin.

The Dongfeng Box EV comes with two airbags and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, traffic sign recognition, and parking assistance.

There are four color options available: white, purple, green, and blue.

Every purchase comes with a comprehensive warranty for the high-voltage battery for eight years or 150,000 km, and a five-year warranty for vehicle parts, also capped at 150,000 km.

Early customers who place orders for the Dongfeng Box model will enjoy special benefits including a portable charger worth RM1,088, cabin storage valued at RM1,250, and the option to choose one of three offers: a one-year charging credit worth RM3,000, a home wall charger valued at RM3,288, or a maintenance package worth RM3,000.