Good’s Tiny Automotive Is Again—And Electrical

• The Good #2 is a deliberate two-seat minicar, to be launched in 2026.
• It’s designed by Mercedes-Benz, however might be made in China.
• It will likely be accessible in China and Europe, plus some unspecified “international markets.”

Good began out as an inexpensive minicar model thought up by the watch firm Swatch. When it was offered principally to China’s Geely (with Mercedes-Benz retaining a stake), it morphed right into a premium model that appears to have misplaced its means greater than some say Mini has. Its minicar roots are gone, changed with not-so-small hatchbacks and crossovers offered for a not-so-cheap worth.

Issues are about to vary, although. On Tuesday, Good introduced that it’s making an attempt its hand on the minicar phase once more.

The forthcoming two-seat automobile might be known as the #2 and might be constructed on a completely new automobile platform totally different from the prevailing #1, #3and #5. Tong Xiangbei, international CEO of Good, mentioned it’s a lot tougher to develop a brand new mannequin and structure for a small automobile than it’s to make a bigger one. Good says this mannequin structure was developed particularly for ultra-compact minicars.

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Apart from that, we don’t know an excessive amount of extra in regards to the forthcoming #2. The preview pictures present a parking area markedly shorter than its present fashions, with the textual content “reserved for #2”. A silhouette of the #2 suggests it’s going to be roughly the identical form and dimension as earlier Good metropolis vehicles, so it ought to ship the identical legendary parkability as these earlier fashions. Good says the automobile is in its closing design and testing phases and can launch in late 2026.

In fact, this isn’t the primary electrical Good; the Good Electrical Drive was launched in 2007 (2011 for the U.S.). Good additionally turned an electric-only model within the U.S. earlier than it left our market completely in 2019. Beneath its new Chinese language possession, it focuses on EVs, with three on sale right now. Sadly, that brief wheelbase limits the quantity of battery that the automobile can take. The ultimate technology Good ED solely had a 16.5 kWh battery, good for as much as 58 miles of vary on the EPA cycle.

Will this come to the U.S? It’s unlikely. The previous Good offered fairly dismally. Nevertheless, Good says this mannequin will make it to each Europe and China, together with another “international markets.” In case you’re in Europe and trying to get your two-door, two-seat EV repair, then keep tuned. Good’s returning to its roots late subsequent yr.

Contact the writer: Kevin.Williams@insideevs.com