The WM EX5 arrives, a new electric SUV that comes from China and wants to succeed in Spain

Chinese brands have already started to arrive in Spain, and more and more of them want to get closer to our market. One of those brands is WM, which, although it has German origins, has been acquired by an Asian company. This means it has arrived reinforced by its presence in China and with a model that has already gone through the market in its home country and has enjoyed good acceptance there.

The WM EX5 is coming to Spain, although the brand does not yet have its dealership network in place. In principle, from March this model will be available at multi-brand dealerships, as for the moment there will be no dedicated network. This electric SUV is the brand’s first model to arrive in Spain and the European market, but it will not be the only one.

After the car’s landing, the second one will follow, called the WM EX6, which will open up more possibilities for those who want a car from this brand. For now, we have this first electric SUV, which offers quite a few interesting features and a price between 48,900 and 49,900 euros.

Battery and motor

The electric SUV offers a range of 403 kilometres, provided by a 53 kWh battery. The energy stored in this battery powers a motor that delivers 160 kW, equivalent to 218 CV, and a maximum torque of 315 Nm. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, which is very appealing for those who want to enjoy driving this vehicle.

As for the battery, it can be charged using a 6.6 kW AC charger. With this, it will take 8.5 hours to reach a 100% charge. If DC charging is used, it is possible to reach 80% charge in just 30 minutes. For this, it has two charging ports: a slow-charging port at the rear and a fast-charging port at the front.

To optimise battery use, it offers two driving modes and two energy recovery systems.

Quality interior

The cabin features simple yet high-quality finishes. It offers ample space so that both the driver and passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey. In the centre sits a 15.6-inch multimedia screen mounted vertically, though it can also be used in landscape orientation.

The WM EX5 that will be sold in Spain is the same as the one sold in China since 2019, although it will have European type approval.