MINCAR Model C Electric City Car 5 Door 4 Seat
The Model C is the five-door member of the MINCAR range, and it is the version most private buyers end up choosing. At 3380 mm long it parks in a standard European bay without drama, but inside there is more room than the A00 badge suggests. The rear seat is adult sized rather than a token perch, and the rear doors open wide enough to make loading a child seat an ordinary task rather than a negotiation.
Mechanically it is a straightforward, honest electric car. A permanent magnet synchronous motor drives the rear wheels, a lithium iron phosphate pack sits flat under the floor, and regenerative braking is fitted across the range. There is no combustion engine, no exhaust and no fuel cost, which is the point of the whole exercise.
This is the version to look at if you are buying for a family, for a commuting fleet, or for a company car programme where the driver will actually enjoy sitting in it. It is comfortable, it is easy to drive, and it does not need explaining.
The shortest footprint in the range still gives you four real seats, five opening doors and a boot that swallows a week of shopping.
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Rear seat space that belongs to an A-class car
The exterior package is A00, the interior package is not. Rear legroom is closer to what a B-segment hatch gives you, and the seat back folds flat so the boot runs through into the cabin.
The resulting cargo volume is 1320 litres with the rear seat folded, which is enough for flat-pack furniture, a large appliance, or moving a student into a new room in one trip.
Rear bench folded flat, load bay shown from the tailgate
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Flat battery, rear drive, low centre of gravity
The pack is laid flat across the floor rather than stacked, so weight distribution stays close to even front to back. A low centre of gravity is the single cheapest performance upgrade a small electric car can have.
Drive goes to the rear wheels through a five-link rear suspension, and a sport mode is included as standard. The result is a car that feels planted in bends and calm on broken surfaces.
Battery pack layout and rear axle detail
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A safety structure built around the cage
The A-pillar uses three layers of high-strength steel and the B-pillar four, with high-strength sections through the body and B1500HS steel in the crash beams.
The car has passed front and side collision verification at 50 km/h, and comes with ABS, EBD, tyre pressure monitoring, a driver seatbelt reminder and a door-open alarm as standard.
Body structure and crash beam section
Key Features
What sets the Model C apart
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Five real doors
Every door opens, every seat is reachable from the outside. The Model C is a normal five-door car, not a two-door with a parcel shelf.
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1320 L folded load space
Fold the rear bench and the boot becomes a flat cargo bay large enough for furniture and appliances.
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100 km/h and 220 km
A 34 kW motor with a 115 V, 18 kW.h lithium iron phosphate pack. Regenerative braking recovers energy on every lift-off.
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Alloy wheels as standard
Fifteen inch alloys rather than the steel wheels fitted to lower trims, with a sport-tuned chassis behind them.
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LED crystal headlights
The crystal-clear halogen-integrated LED headlight clusters are fitted as standard, not as an extra.
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Full safety suite
Driver and passenger airbags, ABS, EBD and tyre pressure monitoring are all standard equipment on this trim.
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Dual screens with media
A paired display carries the instrument cluster and infotainment, with Bluetooth, USB and reversing camera plus rear parking sensors.
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200 mm ground clearance
That is closer to an SUV than to a city hatch, and paired with a 20 percent climbable gradient it handles broken tarmac, ramps and unmade entrances.
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Home charging, no fast charge needed
A full charge from a 220 V household socket takes around eight hours overnight. No public fast charger required for normal use.
Applications
Where the Model C fits
Urban commuting
Short daily runs, school runs and errands on city streets where a small footprint and cheap energy make the running cost almost irrelevant.
Family second car
A proper five-door with a real boot for the school run, shopping and the occasional furniture delivery.
Company car programme
Low running cost, low maintenance and a car employees actually recognise, which matters more than a long equipment list.
Car sharing and fleet
Durable, easy to clean, and cheap to keep on the road across a multi-car shared fleet.
Load Space
What fits behind the seats
Luggage Compartment
1320 L with rear seat folded
FAQ
Model C questions
Is the Model C a 2-door or 5-door car?
The Model C is a five-door, four-seat car. All five doors open and all four seats are usable. If you need the two-seat version, that is the Model K or Model E.
What is the real-world range?
The published figure is 220 km NEDC. Real-world use on mixed city and rural driving typically lands between 90 and 160 km depending on speed, load and how much you use the heater or air conditioning.
How long does charging take?
From a standard 220 V household socket it takes approximately eight hours for a full charge. There is no fast-charge version on this model, which is not a limitation for overnight or workplace charging.
Is it road legal in Europe?
The vehicle is available with EU complete vehicle certification, and charging socket and plug types can be supplied to European, British, German, American, Japanese, Indian, Israeli and Chinese standards. Registration requirements in your market should be confirmed before ordering.
Can I have the other hand?
Yes. Left-hand drive and right-hand drive are both available. Airbag fitment differs by hand, so the configuration is confirmed at order rather than assumed.
What colours are available?
Eight colourways are offered, and a two-tone body is available as an option on top of the standard single-colour paint. Personalised colour matching can be discussed against a minimum order quantity.
What is included in the standard equipment?
Alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual screens, air conditioning, ABS, EBD, tyre pressure monitoring, both front airbags, a reversing camera with rear parking sensors and remote central locking are all standard on this trim.
How does it compare to the Model C Pro?
The C Pro is the fast-charge version. It carries a larger 350 V, 25 kW.h battery for a 285 km range and can charge to 80 percent in about 36 minutes. The Model C uses a 115 V, 18 kW.h pack for 220 km and overnight charging only.
What is the warranty and what support is available?
Warranty terms, spare part supply and technical documentation are confirmed at quotation against the destination market. Tell us the country and we will provide the exact terms in writing.