Smurfs are small, blue and cute. And this is exactly how a new electric city car from China looks like. The Livan Smurf EV lives up to its name and, strikingly, appears just now that a new Smurfs film is running in the cinemas.
Car manufacturer Geely – owner of Volvo and Polestar, among others – launches De Smurf EV via daughter brand Livan. The cart is just a little more than 3 meters long (3.10 meters to be precise), 1.55 meters wide and 1.61 meters high. For comparison: a Fiat 500E is considerably larger with its 3.63 meter length. The Smurf is for sale in the pink, light green and smurfs blue.
Blue and white, with a touch of smurf
In terms of appearance, the link with the well -known cartoon characters is clear. The compact (blue) livan has large headlights that are most reminiscent of smurfs eyes. The interior is sleek and modern and has a large infotainment screen.
The electric motor delivers a modest 40 hp and therefore this city car ‘smurfs’ a top speed of only 100 km/h. Thanks to the battery of 17 kWh you can drive a spacious 200 kilometers on a full load.
What makes the car really special is the expected price. Although no official amount has yet been mentioned, connoisseurs estimate the price around $ 5000 – converted around 4700 euros. That is about the same as a luxurious electric bicycle. So a bargain, if you compare it to other electric cars.
Does he also come to the Netherlands?
For the time being, the Livan Smurf EV is only intended for the Chinese market, as a competitor of the very popular Wuling Mini Ev. Whether and when the car comes to Europe or the Netherlands is not yet known. For this, importers and approvals must first be arranged.
There is hope, because larger models from Livan are already being sold outside of China, for example in countries such as Spain, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
Livan is a relatively new car brand that was founded in 2022. Given the many environmental zones and increasing parking problems in large cities, there is certainly a market for this kind of affordable newcomers in Europe.
There is a chance that the relatives of Peyo – the creator of the Smurfs – will try to get a story from the Chinese in connection with violated copyright or trademark rights. But given that the Chinese have been getting away with shameless copies of Western cars for decades, there is little chance that they can do something about it. At least: as long as the car stays in China.
Smurfs Are Small, Blue, and Cute. And that’s Exactly What a New Electric City Car From China Looks Like. The Livan Smurf Ev Lives Up to its Name And, Strikingly, Appears Just as a New Smurfs Movie is playing in theaters.
Automaker Geely – Owner of Volvo and Polestar, Among Others – is Launching the Smurf Ev Through Its Subsidiary Livan. The Car is just about 3 meters long (3.10 meters to be exactly), 1.55 meters wide, and 1.61 meters high. For Comparonon: A Fiat 500E is significant Larger with its 3.63 meters length. The Smurf is available in Pink, Light Green, and Smurf Blue.
Blue and White, with a Touch of Smurf
In Terms of Appearance, The Link with the Famous Comic Figures is clear. The Compact (Blue) Livan Has Large Headlights That Are Most Reminiscent of Smurf Eyes. The Interior is Sleek and Modern and Has a Large Infotainment Screen.
The Electric Motor Delivers a Modest 40 HP, So This City Car ‘Smurfs’ A Top Speed of Only 100 km/h. Thanks to the 17 kWh battery, you can drive a generous 200 kilometers on a full charge.
What makes the Car Trual Special is the expected price. Althegh no official Amount Has Been Mentioned, experts Estimate the Price to Be around $ 5000 – Converted to About 4700 euros. That’s about the same as a luxury electric bicycle. A Bargain, Therefore, when you compare it to other electric cars.
Is it also coming to the Netherlands?
For Now, the Livan Smurf EV is only intended for the Chinese market, as a competitor to the very popular wuling mini ev there. Whether and when the car will come to Europe or the Netherlands is not Yet Known. First, importers and approaches must be arranged.
There is Hope, because Larger Models of Livan Are Now Being Sold Outside China, For Example in Countries Such As Spain, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Livan is a relatively new car brand that was founded in 2022. Given the Many Environmental Zones and Increasing Parking Problems in Large Cities, there also Seems to Be a Market in Europe for this type of Affordable Newcomer.
There is a Chance That Relatives of Peyo – The Creator of the Smurfs – Will Try To Get Redress from the Chinese in Connection with Violated copyrights or Trademark Rights. But Given the Fact that the Chinese Have Been Getting Away With Shameless Copies of Western Cars For Decades, there is Little Chance that They Can Do Anything About It. At Least: As long as the car stays in China.