The Dongfeng Nammi 06 is one of China’s most quietly successful budget EVs — and it’s no longer staying home. Since deliveries began in May 2025, the compact electric crossover has expanded across 40+ export markets with both left- and right-hand-drive versions, reaching Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa, and it ships with an English interface for global buyers. This hands-on walkaround covers the China-market car that underpins that push: a single 181 hp front motor, a choice of 401 km or 471 km of CLTC range, a 12.8-inch touchscreen and a 500 L boot, all from a Chinese starting price around $13,200. As the reviewer notes, “it’s value for money,” and the export numbers suggest plenty of buyers outside China agree.
Going Global: LHD + RHD, 40+ Markets
What sets the Nammi 06 apart from most sub-$15k Chinese EVs is its export ambition. Dongfeng developed both left- and right-hand-drive versions from the start, and the model has rolled out to Singapore (January 2026), Malaysia (February 2026) and South Africa (April 2026), among a reported 40+ countries. In South Africa it launched from around R500,000. The reviewer confirms the export cars get an English-language interface out of the box (Chinese-market cars can have the language switched). For a budget crossover, that global, dual-drive engineering is unusual — and it’s the main reason the Nammi 06 matters beyond China.
Powertrain, Battery & Range
Every Nammi 06 uses a single front-mounted electric motor rated at 135 kW (181 hp / 184 PS) with 290 Nm of torque, good for a 150 km/h top speed. Buyers choose between two Sunwoda-supplied LFP batteries: a 44.94 kWh pack for 401 km CLTC, or a 51.87 kWh pack for 471 km CLTC. DC fast charging takes the battery from 30–80% in about 18 minutes (the reviewer measured 15–20 min to 80%), while a full AC charge takes around 8.3 hours. It’s a city/family EV rather than a performance car — the focus is range and value, not speed.
| Architecture | BEV (single motor) |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Motor power | 135 kW (181 hp) |
| Torque | 290 Nm |
| Battery | 44.94 / 51.87 kWh LFP |
| Range (CLTC) | 401 / 471 km |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| BODY TYPE | Compact electric crossover, 5-seat |
|---|---|
| DRIVETRAIN | Single front motor, FWD |
| POWER | 135 kW (181 hp / 184 PS) |
| TORQUE | 290 Nm |
| BATTERY | 44.94 kWh / 51.87 kWh LFP (Sunwoda) |
| RANGE (CLTC) | 401 km / 471 km |
| TOP SPEED | 150 km/h |
| FAST CHARGE | 30–80% in ~18 min |
| PRICE (CHINA) | ¥89,900–119,900 ($12,320–16,435) |
Dimensions & Space
| Length | 4,306 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Ground clearance | ~180 mm |
| Cargo | 500 L |
At 4,306 mm long on a 2,715 mm wheelbase, the Nammi 06 is a true compact crossover, and the walkaround stresses the cabin is roomy for the class: the 186 cm-tall reviewer reports “enough leg space and head space” in the second row, with rear air vents and cup holders. It rides on 17-inch wheels with about 180 mm of ground clearance, and the boot holds 500 litres. Curb weight is roughly 1,975 kg. Inside there’s a leather-wrapped adjustable steering wheel, a wireless phone charger, an armrest console with cup holders, and the panoramic glass roof overhead.
| LENGTH | 4,306 mm (169.5 in) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,868 mm (73.5 in) |
| HEIGHT | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
| WHEELBASE | 2,715 mm (106.9 in) |
| CARGO | 500 L |
| SEATING | 5 |
How It Compares
Verdict
- Genuinely global — LHD + RHD, 40+ markets, English interface
- Up to 471 km CLTC from a safe Sunwoda LFP battery
- Quick 30–80% fast charge in ~18 minutes
- Roomy cabin and 500 L boot for a 4.3 m crossover
- 12.8″ touchscreen, panoramic roof, 360 camera as standard kit
- Strong value — from ~$13,200 in China
- Single-motor FWD, 150 km/h top speed — modest performance
- 17-inch wheels and ~180 mm clearance — soft-roader only
- CLTC range is optimistic vs real-world / WLTP (~300–350 km)
- RHD versions cost more and need a 3-unit minimum order (per reviewer)
- Crowded budget segment — BYD, Geely and Leapmotor all undercut it
- No frunk; China cars need the language switched to English
The Nammi 06’s headline isn’t any single spec — it’s reach. While most sub-$15k Chinese EVs stay domestic, Dongfeng engineered the 06 for the world from day one, with left- and right-hand-drive versions, an English interface and a rollout across 40+ countries from Singapore to South Africa. The car backing that up is a sensible, well-equipped compact crossover: 181 hp, up to 471 km of range, a 12.8-inch screen, a panoramic roof and a 500 L boot for around $13,200. It isn’t the cheapest or longest-range option in China’s ferocious budget-EV brawl — Leapmotor and Geely undercut it — but few rivals can match its global availability and dual-drive engineering. For buyers in export markets who want an affordable, practical EV from a major Chinese maker with proper right-hand-drive support, the Nammi 06 is one of the most credible options on the table.
