Chinese company Vala has unveiled an electric mini-camper based on a Wuling van. Dimensions: length 3.6 m, width 1.5 m, height 1.9 m — smaller and narrower than a Chevrolet Bolt. Sleeping places are arranged on a pop-up roof with tent (two people) and on a convertible sofa below (two more).
Specifications
- Battery: 30.6 kWh
- Range: up to 305 km on CLTC cycle
- Motor: 40 hp on the rear axle
- Equipment: retractable TV, pull-out panel for appliances (according to images, usable only with the rear door open), vehicle-to-load function
The kit is priced at less than €15,000, of which about €8,000 is the base vehicle and €7,000 is the Vala conversion kit. According to source 2, the cost with the Vala kit is less than $15,000, base vehicle about $8,000. The model will not be sold in Europe.