Air EV

Owner notes

12 Things to Know Before Buying WULING AIR in Hong Kong

Based on real owner experiences and reviews

1. 01

   The Air EV is smaller than a Japanese K-car, under 3 metres long, which makes it genuinely easy to park in Hong Kong's notoriously tight car parks and navigate narrow village roads. Several HK reviewers noted the tiny footprint as the one clear practical advantage over every other EV on the market.

2. 02

   Real-world range in Hong Kong falls well short of the 300 km CLTC figure. HK testers and commenters estimate roughly 125 to 160 km on a full charge under normal driving conditions, and range drops further on uphill routes or at highway speed, where energy consumption can double.

3. 03

   HK pricing has been a major point of contention. The same car sells in mainland China for roughly RMB 69,800 (about HK$77,000), while the Hong Kong asking price started at around HK$150,000. HK buyers widely view the markup as excessive, and the price was reportedly reduced to around HK$128,000 by mid-2024.

4. 04

   The three-seat layout with virtually no cargo space limits the Air EV to solo commuting or two-person trips. There is nowhere practical to put shopping bags or luggage beyond the front passenger's lap. HK reviewers noted this makes it unsuitable as a family car, even for short runs.

5. 05

   No published crash test results exist for the Air EV from Euro NCAP or any equivalent body. Multiple HK commenters raised safety concerns, particularly about the car's survivability in a collision given its extremely light weight and compact dimensions on roads shared with buses and trucks.

6. 06

   With only 30 kW (about 40 hp), the Air EV struggles on steep inclines and is uncomfortable on fast roads. HK testers found it tops out around 100 km/h, and multiple commenters raised safety concerns about being significantly slower than surrounding traffic on highways and expressways.

7. 07

   The steering wheel lacks self-centering force, meaning it does not naturally return to straight after turning. HK test drivers flagged this as an unusual and unsettling driving characteristic, especially for anyone used to conventional cars.

8. 08

   The Air EV works best as a dedicated short-range urban runabout for village residents or housing estate commutes of under 50 km round-trip. HK reviewers who tested it in the city found it fun and easy to manoeuvre at low speeds, though they cautioned against treating it as a general-purpose car for Hong Kong's mix of urban and hilly terrain.

9. 09

   There is no DC fast charging on the Hong Kong version. Charging is AC only at 6.6 kW, meaning a full charge from empty takes around four hours. The mainland China version offers fast charging at the same price, which has frustrated HK buyers who feel the local spec is stripped down.

10. 10

    At this price point, the BYD Dolphin (around HK$190,000) is frequently mentioned as a far stronger alternative with a full-size cabin, proper highway capability, and fast charging. A used Tesla Model 3 can also be found for around HK$120,000, which many HK commenters consider a better deal even at a lower price.

11. 11

    Resale value is expected to be very poor. HK commenters estimate the Air EV may retain only about 20% of its purchase price on the second-hand market, partly due to limited demand and partly because the car occupies a niche that most buyers would fill with a used conventional EV instead.

12. 12

    Road noise and motor noise are both noticeable inside the cabin at speed. HK test drivers from the UpCar comparison noted this as a clear weakness, consistent with the car's minimal sound insulation and lightweight construction at 860 kg.

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