While new energy technologies for passenger vehicles are flourishing, commercial vehicles have performed mediocrely in this field. On March 18, 2025, Wuling officially released Commercial Vehicle Extended Range Technology and entered the field of new energy commercial vehicles. As another strategic new product of Wuling brand in the domestic commercial vehicle field, Wuling Hongguang Extended Range Edition is equipped with the first commercial vehicle-specific extended range system. Relying on the three core technical advantages of energy consumption, power and control, it brings a new choice for wealth creators. The new car comes in three versions: practical type-5 seats, standard type-5 seats, and comfortable type-7 seats, catering to the car needs of different users.
Practical Appearance Design
The extended-range version of Wuling Hongguang basically retains the exterior design of the pure electric version. Designers added a borderless grille design to the front and equipped it with irregular headlights. They used a large amount of white space to create a more concise look. The Wuling Hongguang extended-range version achieves a drag coefficient of 0.32Cd (15% lower than traditional models). The manufacturer adopted the traditional door opening method for the new car and omitted sliding doors in the back row. They also designed a larger and more practical tailgate. Notably, engineers positioned the fast charging interface on the right front fender. Regarding body size, the vehicle measures 4515/1725/1790mm in length, width and height respectively, with a 2850mm wheelbase, and offers 5/7 seat configurations.
For the interior, designers equipped the new car with an 8-inch floating central control screen, a knob-type shift mechanism and a three-spoke steering wheel. They focused on space practicality and included various storage areas. The flat floor in the second and third rows enables unimpeded cargo stacking, while the low knee-level threshold facilitates convenient and efficient loading/unloading of large items. The ultra-wide square door opening allows wide-body objects to enter and exit in one step. The company also installed rear seat air conditioning to achieve efficient and precise temperature control.
Efficient and Energy-saving Technology
As the core of this model upgrade, the Wuling Hongguang Extended Range Edition adopts efficient and leading extended range technology, with long driving range and low fuel consumption performance. The vehicle uses a 1.5L high-efficiency hybrid engine, with a Masking design high-efficiency combustion system and Atkinson cycle technology. The NEDC fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 4.3L, which can save about 25% of the annual average vehicle cost compared to fuel vehicles.
The industry’s first liquid-cooled flat wire power generation system assembly features a highly integrated layout and includes a liquid-cooled flat wire motor and a high-speed generator assembly. Increasing the contact area between the flat wire windings keeps the heat distribution uniform. Combining this with the heat conduction function of liquid cooling technology extends the motor’s life, laying a solid foundation for an ultra-long driving range.
In terms of power, The drive part features an industry-leading Hair-Pin flat wire liquid-cooled motor, delivering 75kW of power and 180N•m of torque, ensuring instant power response and meeting users’ driving needs. Previous real-world test challenges show that the Wuling Hongguang Extended Range Edition can cover a combined range of 1,416.1 km on a full charge and full tank under urban road conditions. For individual merchants’ usage scenarios, the Wuling Hongguang Extended Range Edition also boosts operational efficiency significantly with its durability and cost-effectiveness. The vehicle employs MUST multifunctional integrated battery technology, allowing individual cell replacement and supporting over 10,000 full charge-discharge cycles. Compared to other industry products, it reduces user maintenance costs by over 90%.
In terms of control, the Wuling Hongguang Extended Range Edition features an automatic transmission design, eliminating manual gear-shifting hassles. Its chassis combines a McPherson independent front suspension with a rear leaf spring non-independent suspension, balancing driving stability, ride comfort, and enhanced load capacity to handle diverse cargo transport scenarios. The ABS+EBD system ensures shorter braking distances in rain or snow while preventing skidding and rollovers, enhancing driving safety. Dual airbags for the driver and passenger, along with a clear reversing camera, provide comprehensive active and passive safety protection.
In terms of battery structure and safety, the company integrates MUST ultra-thin structural technology, merging structural beams, side panels, and thermal management functions to boost battery pack strength by over 60% while reducing thickness to just 148mm. This design optimizes space utilization for commercial vehicle users.
Additionally, the company emphasizes that its battery pack achieves IP68 dust/water resistance, with internal and external electronic components meeting the highest protection standards. Engineers have optimized every aspect, from cell structure and solid-liquid interfaces to material systems, prioritizing safety for both vehicles and cargo. The company rigorously tests each cell to ensure top-tier performance in electrical safety, mechanical robustness, and environmental durability.
Battery Life and Economy Empower Users
Thanks to the collaborative work of the above technologies, the company claims that Wuling Red Label’s extended-range technology has achieved a range of 1,000km with full fuel and full electricity. For commercial vehicles, whether it is urban distribution or long-distance transportation, it reduces the frequency of finding energy replenishment stations, which can greatly improve the efficiency of travel and transportation. At the same time, the NEDC fuel consumption of 4.3L/100km can save users a lot of fuel costs compared with traditional fuel commercial vehicles. At the same time, the flexible flywheel and reasonable layout design of the liquid-cooled flat wire power generation system assembly make the vehicle quieter and more stable during operation. It can effectively relieve the fatigue of commercial vehicle users during long-term driving and improve driving comfort.
It is worth mentioning that the company claims that Wuling Red Label has achieved an outstanding record of 2 million sales and 0 spontaneous combustion, which is a reassurance for commercial vehicle users.
Conclusion
It can be said that the launch of Wuling extended-range technology has injected new vitality into the entire new energy commercial vehicle market. Wuling has deeply explored the market environment and usage needs of commercial vehicle users, and through the implementation of this technology. It provides users with more high-quality, efficient and economical travel and transportation solutions. This is also expected to help Wuling Red Label become an important force in the development of the new energy commercial vehicle industry.