Chinese automaker Lingbox’s mini electric vehicle (EV) will be assembled and distributed in Malaysia through a five-year deal with EP Manufacturing.

The Lingbox Box, known in China as the Lingbao Box, is a four-door electric hatchback with a range of up to 220 km on a single charge and a top speed of 100 km/h.

This mini EV comes equipped with a 19.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and can be fast-charged to 80% capacity in 1.2 hours or charged overnight using a home wallbox charger.

Some people say that the Box looks fairly similar to the 2015 Daihatsu Cast kei-car and is expected to be priced below MYR 100,000 in Malaysia.

If it makes to market, it would be the most affordable EV in the country.

Some will be concerned about the safety of this vehicle and  I was unable to find any information about the safety rating of the Lingbox Box electric vehicle.

It is possible that the vehicle has not yet been tested by any recognized safety organizations.

The Lingbox Box only has one airbag, which could potentially impact its safety rating if it were to be tested.

It would be unfair to generalise the safety of all mini electric vehicles (EVs) from China since they may be designed for particular purpose in China and it may be sufficient for that purpose.

That said Malaysian buyers are more discerning about safety these days and do look out for safety ratings given by Asean NCAP as well as other recognised testing agencies.

It is important to note that many automakers in China, including those that produce mini EVs, are working to improve the safety of their vehicles and meet international safety standards.

China has implemented a number of regulations and standards related to vehicle safety, including standards for crashworthiness, occupant protection, and vehicle emissions.

These standards are intended to ensure that vehicles sold in China meet certain safety and environmental performance requirements.

In addition, many Chinese automakers export their vehicles to other countries and must meet the safety standards of those markets in order to be sold there.

However we do not know if all models are subjected to mandatory testing or whether some fall outside the categories that require testing in China.

However, it is important for consumers to research the safety of any vehicle they are considering purchasing, including mini EVs from China, to ensure that they meet their individual safety and performance needs.