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Dongfeng Motors unveils the E70 Pro

Published Jul 25, 2025 09:45 am

At A Glance

  • Dongfeng passenger cars in the Philippines just unveiled their first EV sedan aimed at private buyers, as well as fleet, TNVS, and taxi operators: the E70 Pro.
Legado Motors Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of Dongfeng passenger cars in the Philippines just unveiled their first EV sedan aimed at private buyers, as well as fleet, TNVS, and taxi operators. They took the wraps off the Dongfeng E70 Pro, a compact sedan at their Ortigas showroom.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro offers a spacious cabin and comfortable leather seats. Rear occupants get air conditioning vents, a USB-A charging socket and a large trunk capacity of 502 liters.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro comes with GBT AC and DC charging ports.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro comes with GBT AC and DC charging ports.
It has a range of 420 kilometers, powered by a 52.99-kWh Ternary Lithium-ion Battery which drives a permanent magnet synchronous motor that puts out 120-hp and 230-Nm of torque.
It has impressive performance figures, it can go from 0-60-km/h in 4.3-seconds and 0-100-km/h in 9.5-seconds. It has selectable Eco and Sport drive modes. It can fast charge from 30-80% in about 36 minutes, and when slow charged, can charge to 100% in 8.5 hours. It has three levels of energy recovery and a maximum speed of 150-km/h.
The E70’s safety suite features Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BA), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TCS), Hill Hold Control (HHC), Blind Spot Monitoring and Intelligent Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS). Standard equipment are driver and passenger airbags, three-point seatbelts for all occupants, seatbelt reminder, ISOFIX anchors points and Child Safety Doors.
As fuel prices went up at the time of launch, drivers can save up to ₱47.00 for every 6–7 km drive with the E70 Pro, which means that over 100,000 kilometers, savings can reach ₱783,349 which massively benefits both operators and drivers alike.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro is priced at ₱1,198,000 and with lower maintenance costs amounting to only ₱35,000 over 5-years, that makes it a cost effective choice for a fleet vehicle.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro in taxi configuration.
The Dongfeng E70 Pro in taxi configuration.
At the same event, TaxiKo EV was introduced, using the E70 Pro as a platform, showing how on-demand transportation is evolving.
From left: Brennan Nathan Singson Lim, Deputy CEO; Nigel Singson Lim, General Manager, TaxiKo; Ms. Gianela Kayla S. Lim, LMI Executive; Mrs. Regina Singson Lim, Chief Finance Officer; Wilbert Lim, President & CEO; and Giovanni P. Frias, Vice President for Sales and Operations.
From left: Brennan Nathan Singson Lim, Deputy CEO; Nigel Singson Lim, General Manager, TaxiKo; Ms. Gianela Kayla S. Lim, LMI Executive; Mrs. Regina Singson Lim, Chief Finance Officer; Wilbert Lim, President & CEO; and Giovanni P. Frias, Vice President for Sales and Operations.
Present at the launch were Wilbert Lim, President and CEO, Brennan Lim Deputy CEO, Ms. Regina Singson Lim, Chief Finance Officer, and Giovanni Frias, VP for Sales and Operations with dealer-partners and stakeholders.
“Today, we are not just unveiling a new electric vehicle,” said Brennan Nathan Singson Lim during his opening remarks. “We are opening the doors to a smarter, greener, and more sustainable way of moving forward. The E70 Pro is our contribution to building a future where Filipino cities breathe cleaner air and Filipinos are empowered by reliable, and intelligent mobility.”
Interior of the TaxiKo Dongfeng E70 Pro
Interior of the TaxiKo Dongfeng E70 Pro
Dongfeng Motors Philippines reassures its Filipino customers that its vehicles are globally tested and its battery system has undergone and passed rigorous safety and durability tests which includes Fire Test, Water Immersion Test, Extrusion Test, and Heat Dissipation Test, ensuring that every ride is backed by engineering that prioritizes safety, reliability, and peace of mind.

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