Originally called the Beijing Auto E-Series when launched in 2012, the subcompact hatchback and sedan was renamed to Senova D20 in 2014 with the launch of the Senova brand.

[3] On the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, the facelifted Beijing Auto E-Series was introduced as the Senova D20 and has been moved under the later-established Senova sub-brand.

The E-Series is based on the same platform as the 2004 Smart Forfour/Mitsubishi Colt and styling-wise heavily inspired by the first generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

[4][5] The E150EV is the electric vehicle version of the Beijing Auto E-series.

The E150 is powered by a 16kW electric motor made by the Beijing Electric Power Corporation with a top speed of 120 km/h, a range of 150 km, and charging takes 6-8 hours.