Geely's sub-brand, Livan, has unveiled the Smurf, a new mini electric vehicle designed specifically for the Chinese market. Targeting urban commuters, the Smurf will compete with rivals like the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, Chery QQ Icecream, and Bestune Pony.

The Livan Smurf: the newest mini EV to hit the Chinese market. Photo: Livan

The Smurf features a boxy design.

The interior showcases a minimalist style.

The Smurf sports a compact, eye-catching boxy design. Its narrow, closed-off grille and distinctive "forest eye" headlights create a unique front fascia. The large headlights, combined with a silver front bumper, give the vehicle a friendly "smiling" appearance. The charging port is centrally located at the front.

The Smurf's sides maintain a sleek, flat design. Customers can choose between two-tone or single-color paint options. The vehicle is fitted with 14-inch alloy wheels.

The interior boasts a minimalist design and is available in pink, gray, and green. Features include a two-spoke steering wheel, a rotary gear selector, a floating central control screen, and convenient storage hooks.

The Smurf measures 3,100 mm in length, 1,558 mm in width, and 1,610 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,015 mm. This makes it slightly larger than the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, which measures 2,920 x 1,493 x 1,621 mm with a 1,940 mm wheelbase.

The Smurf has a curb weight of 815 kg and a gross vehicle weight of 1,125 kg. Built with a unibody structure, it comes standard with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). It's equipped with a 40-horsepower electric motor and, according to test results, reaches a top speed of 100 km/h.

The Livan Smurf is a rebranded version of the Geely Panda Mini EV. It's likely to share the same 17 kWh battery pack, offering a range of 200 km.

Livan plans to sell the Smurf for $5,000. Competitor Bestune Pony is also priced at $5,000 in China.

Minh Vu