Dongfeng launches Mage EV in PH

MANILA: The Dongfeng Aelous Mage’s battery electric vehicle version has entered the Philippines, further growing the brand’s new energy vehicle stable for the local market.  

Previewed at the launch of the Tara app recently, the Dongfeng Mage EV is positioned to cater to both private motorists and businesses.

In a statement, the brand’s local distributor—managed by Legado Motors Incorporated—shared that the Dongfeng Mage EV boosts its electric vehicle lineup, “offering Filipino customers a versatile SUV that combines range, comfort, and value for personal and business mobility.”

Here’s what the model offers to its early adopters.

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Vehicle specifications

Nearly carrying the same look as its internal combustion engine-powered sibling, the biggest difference is that the newest offering sporting a closed-off grille.

Further, the vehicle is fitted with slim headlights, hidden door handles a black door moldings, a rear light bar, that connects the taillamps, third brake lamps housed within the two-spoiler design, and the 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the Dongfeng Mage EV received updates in terms of ergonomics. The vehicle comes with a large infotainment that looks like an aftermarket bit, charging ports  (no wireless charging dock) and the transmission stalk was placed behind the multi-function steering wheel (instead of being at the center console.

Side mirror controls are seen under the infotainment screen and the panoramic sunroof has been omitted. On the other hand, the Dongfeng Aeolus Mage’s digital instrument cluster has been retained.

Additionally, the vehicle can haul 413 liters of space in its luggage compartment.

Powering the full-electric vehicle is a single electric motor that can reportedly deliver:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	181
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	260

This emission-free mill allows the vehicle to accelerate 0-100 kilometers per hour in 8.6 seconds.

Thanks to 61.83kilowatt-hour battery, the crossover can over a range of around 530 kilometers. This power bank can be juiced up using a direct current charger that can energized the battery from 30 to 80 percent in approximately 20 minutes.

Further, Dongfeng Motor Philippines claimed that the Mage EV offers an estimated driving cost of  P2.00 per kilometer—making it an “appealing option for daily commutes and transport network vehicle services operations.

The Dongfeng Mage EV wears a P1.398-million price tag.

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