Dongfeng Box is one of the most affordable EVs in Malaysia, thanks to its starting price of RM100,700 when it was launched in Malaysia last November. Fast forward to today, you can now obtain the EV for under RM100,000.
Central Auto Distributors (CADB), the official importer and distributor of Dongfeng passenger vehicles in Malaysia, is offering discounted pricing through the new My 1st EV campaign. However, the new promotion has one major catch.
The discounted price tag only applies to demo units
As it turns out, the sub-RM100k price tag is only for a limited number of pre-registered demo units. While CADB did not provide in-depth details regarding these units, the company said that all of them are in “immaculate condition” and have “minimum mileage”.
In terms of pricing, here’s how much the Dongfong Box is being offered through CADB’s My 1st EV campaign:
- Dongfeng Box E2: RM78,888 (single-tone)
- Dongfeng Box E3: RM88,888 (single-tone) / RM89,888 (with white roof)
In general, you are looking at savings of between RM21,812 and RM25,812 depending on the variant that you choose. Do note that the pricing above does not include insurance or related fees such as registration and inspection.
Dongfeng Box quick specs, launch price
Known as Nammi 01 in China, one of the biggest differences between the Dongfeng Box E3 and Box E2 is the capacities of their LFP battery pack. This also affects the range that each variant can deliver.
The Box E3 is equipped with a 42.3kWh battery pack which allows the EV to deliver 430km of CLTC-rated range. On the other hand, the Box E2 which has a 31.45kWh battery pack can provide 330km of CLTC-rated range.
However, the CLTC standard is much more forgiving than the WLTP standard which is closer to real-life range. Under the WLTP standard, Box E3 maxes out at 310km while the Box E2 model can provide up to 230km.
Both Dongfeng Box versions for Malaysia have been fitted with a 70kW (94hp) electric motor that also produces 160Nm of torque. The EV has a top speed of 140km/h although its 0-100km/h timing was not revealed.
Another factor that differentiates the Box E3 and E2 is their charging capability. The higher-end E3 comes standard with a 6.6kW AC onboard charger as opposed to the lower-end E2 which has a 3.3kW module.
At the same time, the Box E3 is able to support a DC charging speed of up to 88kW while the Box E2 is limited to 77kW. Despite that, Dongfeng claimed that both variants have the same 30%-80% charging time of 30 minutes.
Not to forget, the Box E3 also features an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite with Level 2 autonomous driving. That being said, the Box E2 still has the nifty Adaptive Cruise Control functionality.
There are still plenty of other features that both Box models share including Automatic Parking, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 5-inch digital instrument screen, 2 airbags, and a wireless phone charger. At launch, the Box E2 was priced at RM100,700 while the Box E3 went for RM113,700 or RM115,700 if you want the version with the white roof.
There are four exterior colour options altogether including Purple, Green, White, and Blue alongside three interior colours such as Grey Black, White Black, and Purple White. Dongfeng Box comes standard with a 5-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty while there is also a separate 8-year / 150,000km warranty for its high-voltage battery.
