Dongfeng Ruilida V-series

The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is a series of battery electric light commercial 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Automobile Company (DFAC) since 2025. The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is underpinned by Dongfeng Light Vehicle's next-generation V platform, a modular architecture developed in house by DFAC supporting both electric and internal combustion powertrains with various vehicle body styles including light vans and light trucks.^[1]

The Dongfeng Ruilida (Chinese :睿立达; pinyin :ruìlìdá) sub-brand under Dongfeng Light Vehicle and the first model of the V-series, the V5, was launched in China on December 23, 2024. The Dongfeng Ruilida V-series is a series of fully electric urban logistics van by Dongfeng Automobile Company, specially designed for the needs of urban logistics and distribution.^[2]

The Dongfeng Ruilida V5 has two CATL-supplied battery variants with 41.86kWh and 53.58kWh capacity supporting a ranges of 310 and 380 km (193 and 236 mi), respectively. Two variants with CALB supplied 41.86kWh battery and 50.38kWh battery supporting a range of 310 and 365 km (193 and 227 mi), respectively. The V5 has rear positioned electric motor with a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and a maximum output of 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS).^[2]

The Ruilida V5E enclosed van configuration provides 6.6 cubic metres (233 cu ft) of cargo capacity, while the Ruilida V7 variant offers a 7.27 cubic metres (257 cu ft) of cargo space. The V5 and most variants of the V7 are strictly 2-seater panel van models while a single V7 variant and the V8E model is available as a 6-seater vehicle.^{[3] [4] [5]} The V5 and V7 are 4-door vans while the V8E, being a passenger van, offers 5-doors.^[6]

• DFAC official site