Dozens of SAIC-GM-Wuling's popular Hong Guang MINI EV are shown at an event in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

NANNING - SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), based in Liuzhou of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, reported strong new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in the first quarter of this year, said the company.

SGMW, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, registered NEV sales of 117,210 units in the January-March period, up 16 percent year-on-year.

SGMW now produces NEV models including the Hongguang MINI EV, the Baojun KiWi EV, and the Wuling Nano EV.

The Hongguang MINI EV achieved robust sales of 106,721 units during the period, up 9.4 percent year-on-year. Monthly sales of the Baojun KiWi EV hit a record in March, reaching 3,385 units.