On September 30, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a new recall notice. The announcement revealed that, starting immediately, Shanghai Automotive Group Co., Ltd. is recalling certain Colawie electric vehicles produced between December 10, 2019, and July 11, 2023, totaling 98,408 vehicles.
The recall is due to an issue where vehicles within the affected range may experience a fluctuation in braking performance when encountering special road surfaces, such as speed bumps, during braking. When the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is triggered, the electric motor’s regenerative braking function is affected, leading to inconsistent braking performance that does not meet the driver’s expectations, creating a safety risk. To address this defect, Shanghai Automotive Group Co., Ltd. will offer free software updates to the affected vehicles to improve braking performance and eliminate safety hazards.
This recall action follows a defect investigation initiated by the SAMR. In terms of the number of vehicles affected, this recall involves a substantial amount, with 98,408 vehicles in total.
Colawie is a micro pure electric vehicle launched under the Roewe brand of SAIC Group, priced between 44,999 and 67,900 yuan, primarily targeting urban commuting scenarios. It was first launched in March 2020 and is equipped with a 27kWh ternary lithium battery, offering a NEDC combined range of 260 kilometers. In March 2022, a 311km “Vital Bobo” version was released, with an official guide price of 59,999 yuan. On March 23, 2022, SAIC Roewe announced that the 2021 model of Colawie had officially been discontinued, and only the new “Vital Bobo” version was available for sale. Compared to the older model, the “Vital Bobo” version saw upgrades in appearance, configuration, and battery, including the addition of a lithium iron phosphate battery, extending the range to 311 kilometers. Currently, the Colawie model is no longer available on the official Roewe website, and the old model is no longer in official production.
Retail data shows that in 2023, Colawie’s cumulative sales reached 20,834 units, ranking third among Roewe’s models, following the Roewe i5 and Roewe RX5, which sold 53,925 units and 37,592 units, respectively. In 2024, sales were 836 units, and in 2025, only 1 unit was sold.
SAIC Roewe is one of SAIC Group’s own brands. In October 2024, Roewe and Feifan (formerly known as R Auto) will fully merge. After the merger, the current models on sale include the Roewe i5, Roewe D7, Roewe D6, Roewe RX5, Roewe i6 MAX EV, Roewe D5X DMH, Roewe eRX5, Roewe iMAX8, Feifan F5, Feifan R7, Roewe M7 DMH, and more. Among them, the Roewe M7 DMH was launched on September 17, offering three models, priced between 85,800 and 102,800 yuan. This vehicle is part of a new product lineup for the Roewe brand, officially positioned as a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan. It adopts an entirely new design language for both exterior and interior, and the powertrain combines a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor. The 1.5L engine delivers a maximum power of 82kW and a peak torque of 135Nm.
