BONTU enters the European market with a complete range of quadricycles: minicars and mini commercial vehicles

June 15, 2026 by BONTU
Shandong Bontu New Energy Vehicle Industry Co. Ltd. has chosen Milan to present its new range of quadricycles for Europe and begin marketing on our continent. BONTU offers a complete range of electric quadricycles with European homologation, consisting of 2 minicar models and a mini-commercial vehicle available with pickup, truck, and cargo configurations, designed for last-mile deliveries in urban areas and multiple types of use. This variety in the range is well summarized in BONTU’s slogan ‘NEW ENERGY VEHICLE, Urban Mobility Solutions’.

About Shandong Bontu New Energy Vehicle Industry Co. Ltd.
Shandong Bontu New Energy Vehicle Industry Co. Ltd. is a technological company specialized in the research and development, production, and marketing of electric vehicles. These are urban vehicles par excellence, perfect for moving nimbly in historical centres and for delivery trips in the city, where traditional cars are often subject to restrictions.

· Location and Founding: Located in the Guodu Industrial Park, in the city of Xintai, Shandong province, it was founded in March 2020 with a registered capital of 80.18 million yuan.

· Qualifications: The company obtained production qualifications for motorcycles and special vehicles from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

· Production: The company has set up multiple production lines for mini-commercial vehicles suitable for different uses: from refrigerated vehicles, for medical use, with beds, for express courier deliveries, etc., comprehensively covering the delivery needs of the so-called ‘last mile’.

BONTU models have obtained European certification and are sold worldwide. BONTU positions itself as a new benchmark player in ecological urban mobility, offering a heterogeneous and complete range of vehicles: electric quadricycles with different characteristics, drivable starting from 14 years of age, and mini-commercial vehicles that cover market segments with different types of clienteles. This is a very interesting and expanding market.
MINICAR RANGE

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BONTU BTE05
BONTU BTE05 is an electric and ecological minicar with an elegant line, drivable from 16 years of age. Designed for urban mobility, it combines safety, agility, and emission-free efficiency: perfect for city commuters and all homework, home-school, and home-shopping trips, even for 4 people.
· Dimensions & Capacity: It is 3,000 mm long, 1,500 mm wide, 1,630 mm high, and with a wheelbase of 1,953 mm; it is available as a 2-seater or for 4 people, with a good habitability equal to an A-segment car. The rear backrest is reclining.

· Battery & Range: The lithium battery has a capacity of 13.9 kWh or 18.1 kWh, with a range of 170 or 222 km respectively. The 30-80% fast charge takes 6 hours.

· Power & Speed: The nominal power with standard battery is 13 kWh and 20 peak. With the larger battery, the nominal power starts from 20 kWh to reach 30 peaks, with a maximum torque of 85 Nm. The maximum speed is 90 km/h. There are two driving modes: Sports and Eco.

· Safety & Build: The passenger compartment cell is made of 60% high-strength steel. The anti-collision steel beams and door reinforcements allow for driving in complete safety. The front suspension is an independent MacPherson, while the rear is a non-independent trailing arm. The front brakes are disc; the rear ones are drum.

· Equipment: In terms of equipment, BONTU BTE05 features a Regenerative Braking System (RBS), Electric Power Steering (EPS), ABS, EBD/CBD, Air Conditioning, Driver Air Bag, Hill Start Assist (HAS), Rear Camera, and Parking Sensors. The instrumentation features a 7-inch LCD display, while the 12-inch central touch screen makes all the onboard functions easily identifiable along the dashboard.

BONTU BTE09
BONTU BTE09 is a minicar for a younger target audience, with a more sinuous design.

· Dimensions & Options: It is 2,750 mm long, 1,450 mm wide, 1,640 mm high and with a wheelbase of 1,755 mm. It is available as a 2-seater (L6e) and 4-seater (L7e) with a compartment for storing luggage.

· Performance Models: The L6e model is electronically limited to 45 km/h to comply with regulations for driving at 14 years old. The L7e model, drivable at 16 years old, instead reaches a speed of 75 km/h, which allows for smooth driving on city boulevards and suburban roads. Both offer a safer and more elegant alternative for youth mobility compared to a common scooter, but also to traditional cars, especially in city travel segments, reducing consumption and avoiding parking problems.

· Motor Efficiency: This is the only vehicle on the market equipped with an automotive-type permanent magnet flat-wire synchronous motor. With this system, there is greater driving fluidity, prompter acceleration, and a 15% reduction in consumption.

· Battery: The battery capacity mounted on the model with L6E specifications is 7.68 kWh for 130 km of range. The L7e vehicle has a battery capacity of 10 kWh for 150 km of range. Charging takes 3 hours.

· Equipment: Lightweight and easy to drive, the Bontu quadricycles have a complete equipment package. The equipment includes ABS, EBD, EPS, and HAC systems. Real-time transmission of road conditions around the vehicle through the camera simplifies parking. The instrumentation is easy to read, in the center of the dashboard with a 10-inch multimedia touchscreen.

MINI COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RANGE
BONTU’s production also contemplates a range of mini commercial vehicles available in different versions: pickup, truck, and cargo, suitable for last-mile transport, especially for goods even from the cold chain.

BONTU BTE03
BONTU BTE03 identifies the mini commercial vehicle model available in multiple configurations. Depending on the specifications chosen by the customer, it has different measurements: the length, load capacity, and power vary. Only the driver accesses the cabin, who has a seat that is particularly well-designed from an ergonomic point of view. During development, this model accumulated over 1 million kilometres of road testing, under extreme temperature conditions, both hot and cold, to ensure maximum safety and reliability.

· Dimensions & Capacity: BTE03 is 3,564 mm long, 1,220 mm wide, 1,980 mm high, and with a wheelbase of 2,200 mm. The load capacity is 340 kg. The Cargo model has double rear doors and can have a side door, which facilitates multidirectional loading and unloading of goods, improving the versatility of the vehicle.

· Performance: The power is 7.5 kW with a maximum torque of 60 Nm and a maximum speed of 81 km/h.

· Battery: The battery capacity is 8.35 kWh, with a range of 80-100 km and a charging time up to 80% of 90 minutes. Full charging time is 3 hours.

· Equipment: The vehicles have the following equipment: ABS, EBD, Air Conditioning, Regenerative Braking System (RBS), electric power steering, cruise control, radar sensors.

· Build: The passenger compartment cell and the body are made of 95% high-strength steel. The aerodynamic design of the body reduces the wind resistance coefficient and saves on electricity loss. The front suspension adopts a MacPherson scheme, while the rear suspension has an independent axle.

The Electric Advantage in Urban Logistics
When urban delivery vehicles no longer emit exhaust gases and make no noise, both the quality of work and life benefit. This is the change brought about by the use of an electric commercial vehicle. As a new force in the commercial transport field, the mini electric vehicle is reshaping the way urban logistics operates.

Why do more and more companies choose an electric commercial vehicle?

· Cost Reduction: First of all, due to the significant reduction in usage costs. The energy consumption cost of the electric commercial vehicle is only 1/3 of that of diesel vehicles, and maintenance costs are reduced by 40%. For cost-conscious logistics companies, this means an increase in real profit.

· Operational Advantages: In actual operation, the electric commercial vehicle has shown three main advantages: zero emissions, particularly suitable for urban distribution with strict environmental protection requirements; no noise, making it ideal for night transport activities; the intelligent fleet management system allows companies to accurately monitor the operational status and energy consumption of each vehicle.

With the improvement of charging infrastructure and the advancement of battery technology, the electrification revolution in the commercial vehicle field has just begun. In the future, silent, clean, and intelligent electric commercial vehicles will certainly become the main force of urban logistics!

· Homologation: The vehicles of the BONTU range are fully homologated according to EU Regulation 168/2013 as L6e (light quadricycles) or L7e (heavy quadricycles). This guarantees their 100% compliance with road traffic regulations in all EU Member States and the possibility of registration for road use.

· Warranty: The warranty is 3 years or 50,000 km.