The DFSK C-Series is a series of light commercial vehicles (van and pickup trucks) manufactured by the Chinese automaker DFSK Motor, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Sokon Industry.
The design of the C35, C36, and C37 vans are more controversial than the pickup trucks, as the front fascia and the side window graphics heavily resemble the face-lifted third generation Ford Transit.
It does not have some features, including front fog lights, air conditioning, and airbags, and has steel instead of alloy wheels.
The pickup models have a completely different cab design although sold as the C-Series range.
Slightly upmarket and larger C71 and C72 pickup variants were introduced in 2022 with restyled cab designs.
The EC35 is equipped with a 41.4 kWh battery delivering a range of 233 km (146 miles) according to NEDC testing.
The battery pack of the Ruichi EC35 electric van weighs 400 kg (882 lbs) and has a system voltage of 320 V.[4] The EC31, EC35, and EC36 use a 42 kWh battery pack powering a single electric motor driving the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission,[5] which produces 60 kilowatts (80 hp) and 200 newton-metres (150 lb⋅ft) of torque.
A review of the EC35 found that it was priced lower than comparable vehicles, but not up to the standard of modern vans, not particularly fast though suitable for city driving, and liable to struggle with hills, even when not loaded.
Both models were powered by a conventional 1.5-litre petrol engine, and locally built at DFSK's Cikande plant in Banten.