How does it compare?
Range
Starting with range, the Dongfeng Venucia T60 EV flaunts a respectable 442 km (274 miles), which holds up quite admirably against the Nissan Leafs 364 km (226 miles). Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Bolt EV struts in with a solid 417 km (259 miles), and the Kia Soul EV matches its bluster at 391 km (243 miles). Then theres the Hyundai Kona Electric, leading the pack with a stunning 484 km (301 miles), a range that even Apollo would envy.
Acceleration
Now, down to the meat and potatoes: acceleration. The T60 EV loses a bit of its sparkle here. With a top speed of 125 km/h (77 mph), it’s not precisely the cheetah of the group. The Nissan Leaf zips from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.9 seconds, which might as well be lightning compared to the Kia Soul EVs 7.6 seconds and the Hyundai Kona Electrics brisk 7.4 seconds. And who can forget the Chevrolet Bolt EV? It’s darting forward at a nippy 6.5 seconds.
Power
When it comes to power, the Dongfeng Venucia T60 EV sits at a comfortable 161 horses (120 kW). However, the Nissan Leaf muscles in with 147 hp (110 kW). The Chevrolet Bolt EV, not to be outdone, revs up with a notable 200 hp (150 kW). The Kia Soul EV races ahead with 201 hp (150 kW), while the Hyundai Kona Electric steamrolls through with a mighty 201 hp (150 kW).
Charging Time
Onto the bane of many EV owners: charging time. The T60 EV takes around 9 hours on a standard charger. The Nissan Leaf mirrors this with about 8 hours. The Chevrolet Bolt EV is also in this marathon, taking 9.5 hours. The Kia Soul EV speeds things up slightly at 7.5 hours, and the Hyundai Kona Electric doesnt stray far, clocking in at 9 hours.
Price
Finally, the wallet-hits. The Dongfeng Venucia T60 EV is impressively priced at $20,000 (around £15,500 or €18,000), making it the featherweight of the bunch. The Nissan Leaf demands $31,000 (€27,000, £24,000). The Chevrolet Bolt EV enters at $36,500 (€32,000, £28,000). Next, the Kia Soul EV at $33,250 (€30,000, £26,000), and the Hyundai Kona Electric struts in at about $37,500 (€35,000, £31,000).

