How does it compare?
Range
The Dongfeng S50 EV boasts a range of 410 km (255 miles) per charge, effortlessly outstripping the Nissan Leaf with its 363 km (225 miles). Even the once-praised Chevrolet Bolt EV sighs in dismay, trailing behind with a 416 km (259 miles) range. Meanwhile, Hyundai Ioniq Electric and Volkswagen e-Golf are left wheezing at 274 km (170 miles) and a meager 201 km (125 miles) respectively.
Acceleration
Ready for a sprint? The Dongfeng S50 EV dashes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a respectable 10 seconds. The Nissan Leaf isnt far behind, clocking in at 7.9 seconds, while the Chevrolet Bolt EV is even more impressive at 6.5 seconds. Our dear friend, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, lumbers along at 9.7 seconds, and the Volkswagen e-Golf staggers in just over 9.6 seconds, leaving it somewhat in the dust.
Power
Under the hood, the Dongfeng S50 EV rolls out with 122 horsepower (91 kW). Its easily eclipsed by the Nissan Leaf generating 147 horsepower (110 kW), and it bows humbly to the Chevrolet Bolt EVs 200 horsepower (150 kW). The Hyundai Ioniq Electric packs a surprisingly modest punch at 134 horsepower (100 kW), while the Volkswagen e-Golf stands aloof with 134 horsepower (100 kW).
Charging Time
Patience is a virtue with EVs. The Dongfeng S50 EV needs about 9 hours on a regular home charger. Meanwhile, the Nissan Leaf takes approximately 8 hours. The Chevrolet Bolt EV demands 10 hours of your patience, and the Hyundai Ioniq Electric takes nearly 6 hours. The Volkswagen e-Golf remains polite, tying things up in 5.3 hours.
Price
Now, to the crux of the matter. The Dongfeng S50 EV struts in at a cheeky $22,700 (£17,650, €20,500). The Nissan Leaf tags along at $31,600 (£24,520, €28,500). The crafty Chevrolet Bolt EV demands a steeper fare at $36,500 (£28,500, €33,000). The ever-modest Hyundai Ioniq Electric asks for $33,045 (£25,250, €29,800), and the cosmopolitan Volkswagen e-Golf closes this electrifying ensemble at $31,895 (£24,800, €28,750).

