Dongfeng Ruilida V-series
| Dongfeng Ruilida V5/V7/V8E | |
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The Dongfeng Ruilida V7 in Shanghai | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Automobile Company |
| Also called | Dongfeng Ruilida V5/V7/V8E |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | V platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 60 kW Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS) |
| Battery | |
| Electric range | 310–380 km (193–236 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm (133.9 in) |
| Length | 5,270 mm (207.5 in) |
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The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is a series of battery electric light commercial 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Automobile Company (DFAC) since 2025. The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is underpinned by Dongfeng Light Vehicle's next-generation V platform, a modular architecture developed in house by DFAC supporting both electric and internal combustion powertrains with various vehicle body styles including light vans and light trucks.[1]
Overview
The Dongfeng Ruilida (Chinese: 睿立达; pinyin: ruìlìdá) sub-brand under Dongfeng Light Vehicle and the first model of the V-series, the V5, was launched in China on December 23, 2024. The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is a series of fully electric urban logistics van by Dongfeng Automobile Company, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution.[2]
Specifications
The Dongfeng Ruilida V5 has two CATL-supplied battery variants with 41.86 kWh and 53.58 kWh capacity supporting a ranges of 310 and 380 km (193 and 236 mi), respectively. Two variants with CALB supplied 41.86 kWh battery and 50.38 kWh battery supporting a range of 310 and 365 km (193 and 227 mi), respectively. The V5 has rear positioned electric motor with a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and a maximum output of 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS).[2]
The Ruilida V5E enclosed van configuration provides 6.6 cubic metres (233 cu ft) of cargo capacity, while the Ruilida V7 variant offers a 7.27 cubic metres (257 cu ft) of cargo space. The V5 and most variants of the V7 are strictly 2-seater panel van models while a single V7 variant and the V8E model is available as a 6-seater vehicle.[3][4][5] The V5 and V7 are 4-door vans while the V8E, being a passenger van, offers 5-doors.[6]