[1] In November 2012, SAIC Motor introduced the production version of the Roewe E50, a four-seater supermini sized hatchback for the market in China.

The E50 has a 47 kW motor and an 18 kWh battery pack supplied by A123 Systems that delivers a range of 180 km (110 mi) and a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

In 2012, the electric car pricing started at CN¥234,900 (US$37,589) before available government incentives, and SAIC's goal was to sell 1,000 units within the first year in the market.

[citation needed] As of 2013, these incentives were thought to make the E50 competitive with the price of an economy family car.

[4][5] The E50 was provided the basis of MG Dynamo EV, a concept car shown in the United Kingdom during spring 2014.