FAW Bestune is opening the Joyee N01’s production life with export deliveries, putting overseas buyers at the front of its rollout
FAW Bestune has started global mass production of the Joyee N01 electric car and handed the first 500 vehicles from 2,000 overseas orders to customers in Africa. The handover took place on 28 October 2026 at China FAW’s Yancheng branch, with launches in more overseas markets planned through the fourth quarter.
Sending the opening batch abroad gives the model a clear export emphasis, with 1,500 of those initial orders still to be delivered. Bestune has not named the African countries involved or the markets that follow.
The N01 is an upgraded version of the Bestune Xiaoma, which the brand says has gathered close to 300,000 users since going on sale in 2024. It keeps the Xiaoma’s rounded styling and wide choice of paint colours, pitching the car at young families.
Every version uses CATL batteries and offers a maximum range of more than 300 km, while a four-door body makes the rear seats easier to reach. Bestune does not say which test cycle the range figure is based on. FAW cites over 70 years of vehicle manufacturing behind a safety package that includes a high-strength steel body, two front airbags and electronic stability control.
Source: PR Newswire
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