In 2010, the model went through a mid-cycle facelift with a redesigned grille, bumpers, tailgate, and headlamps and was called the BenBen Love then.

[3] Revealed on the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show, a facelift was conducted for the Changan BenBen Mini, changing the bumper and light unit designs.

[4][5] After the discontinuation of the Changan BenBen Mini, Hawtai acquired the production licence of the hatchback and produced a rebadged electric version called the Lusheng S1 EV160B under the Lusheng passenger car series with no further styling changes done.

The top speed is 156 km/h (97 mph) and fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) according to officials.

The battery pack has a capacity of 32.2 kWh (116 MJ), capable of supplying the BenBen E-Star up to a NEDC range of 300 kilometres (190 mi).