Nammi 01: This Might Be The Perfect Cheap EV

[@butapioka]

Mate i love you as the host of this channel. Please review cars for years to come!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The Naami 01 is now available in Czechia and Slovakia as the Dongfeng Box.

[@JaryBery]

Jo mám objednané :)

[@kpeterrafael]

Is that it really? It looks like a Dacia Spring...

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@kpeterrafael The Naami is bigger than the Dacia Spring.

[@David_Polak]

For what price?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@David_Polak €21,990 in Slovakia, but thanks to the cheeky politicians in the EU, the price will increase from July. I think to €26,608.

[@OTPulse]

Wish they'd bring these to Australia. No real idea why they don't. There's no nasty tariffs protecting dying vehicle manufacturing. All they seem to bring here are bulky SUVs mostly. What smaller EVs we got are way over priced.

[@Harrythehun]

How about crash safety?

[@OTPulse]

@Harrythehun Can't be any worse than all the shitbox Holden Barina, Mazda 1,2 & other small cars. These are made for city roads where speed limits rarely exceed 80km/h in the highway.

[@swecreations]

@@HarrythehunModern Chinese cars reliably seem to score 5 stars in European crash tests, so probably fairly good.

[@theolich4384]

@@Harrythehun This car is Dacia Spring's evolved big brother. Go figure.

[@tummyg]

Have you seen the Ora?

[@majaesty3]

70% of daily commuters need this kind of decent, affordable, and cute EV.

[@trescincodos]

Please, read the small letters

[@zodiacfml]

this is huuge and luxurious for the price vs ICE cars here in South East Asia. How I wish western media is right about China's overproduction so that EVs in SEA does not cost twice as much.

[@BMWHP2]

The Nammi Box became for sale in Netherlands this week. Prices stayed surprisingly affordable with €23.799 for the top spec launch addition with the 42.3kWh battery. We bought one. Thanks for the review. This version has level 2 ADAS, and in China it comes with autonome parking feature. I think it wont have that in the EU.

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

see the competition bringing out the best of best. Chinese Market looks like a parallel universe where everything went relatively better.

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

wait until you see the west... capitalism really breeds innovation and competition, not communism.

[@Reinturtle]

That's some great styling, better than most 100k+ vehicles...

[@stoner27th]

You should give out wheelsboy fanny packs for the members.

[@metricstormtrooper]

The peoples car I want is the Baojun cloud, there's Buckley's chance of getting none here in Australia as the importers only want to sell MG SU fing Vs.

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Might change as Chinese are getting push back in Nth America and EU. This seems to be encouraging them to go the extra distance to make RHD versions for SE Asia and Oceania. The easy option was LHD to Europe with high margins but that is being difficult meanwhile the RHD markets close by often have free trade agreements with China and customers willing to buy chinese.

[@aquaboy1650]

Here in Indonesia we get Baojun Cloud under the Wuling brand and share the factory with MG4 and ZS EV which are also still under the SAIC group

[@80y3r9]

Like the knackered train carriage backdrop!

[@Wheelsboy]

A bit of behind the scenes for you; the b-roll and driving footage for this video were shot in Shenzhen, China back in January, but we didn't get a chance to finish the video till just last week! Hence the reason I am wearing a completely different outfit in several shots!

[@hassaanahmed5784]

​@@Wheelsboy i thought it took two days to make this video. I had no idea it actually took 6 months 😂

[@enduringtech822]

I am not ready for EV but this is very nice. Just the type of form I like.

[@80y3r9]

Looks good, I wonder once cars get over 300km will people just refresh n resell them like phones as why would you need a new one?

[@igormac88]

We have the Seagull in Brazil, sold as Dolphin Mini, and is quite a hit. BYD called it Mini here to got it in the same name umbrella as the Dolphin, launched earlier and also a success. They are not super cheap, but can compete to same size ICE competitors like a VW Polo in top versions

[@aliyusx]

Love your shirts man

[@Sabloschi]

Hate the exterior but I kinda like interior! I m sporty design fan! But for the price point is awesome! If you keep in mind Dacia Spring cost 23.000€ in Europe, and you have nothing 😂😂😂

[@MrGMawson2438]

10 to 15 in China but as soon as it leaves mr tax man

[@simon-c2y]

Mr extra profit man...

[@hariranormal5584]

They are quite affordable here in the Emirates, no wonder there's so many chineese cars around nowadays haha

[@001-q1s]

Just launched here in at 22,500 USD starting price

[@precogtyrant]

​@@001-q1s which country ?

[@001-q1s]

@@precogtyrant Nepal

[@paulmarc-aurele5508]

I got a used 2020 Bolt for 6500 OTD after tax and a State grant. I like the car and deal I got and agree that a need exists for basic transportation.

[@harrypothead4575]

@Wheelsboy This thing is about to be launched in Nepal🇳🇵too, with right hand drive. It will probably cost over US$24K though, almost everything is expensive in Nepal☹️

[@CreativoErratico]

Tried it. Loved it. Want one.

[@Imnotjoe2020]

I doubt the Dongfeng Nammi 01 is going to Brazil, but it could snatch some customers. The Seagull is selling like hot cakes,

[@hillsideonly]

How much is the Seagull in Brazil??

[@Imnotjoe2020]

@@hillsideonly Starts at R$115,800 BRL (around $21,000 USD)

[@hillsideonly]

@@Imnotjoe2020 price will probably drop to 18k or less after production commences in the factory.

[@Imnotjoe2020]

​@@hillsideonly I highly doubt that will happen. We had models being nationalized before and no one dropped prices after that.

[@hillsideonly]

@@Imnotjoe2020 BYD is king of price wars. They'll replicate it on a minor scale to steal market share.

[@josehurtado1044]

They been in Japan for decades both EV and petrol. Small, beautiful, practical, reliable and affordable

[@b3n70n]

Hi, first of all keep up the good work. I follow your content and I'm wondering if you can do a comparison ranking index or database of Chinese cars. Just an idea, for sure. This is just an intention. Anyway thanks, I really enjoy your content.

[@Mike-by]

Hi! Nice video. Did this car really get 14 Kw\100 km?

[@BMWHP2]

Thanks for the info on this new EV. Nice EV, looks good. I really love those Chinese EV's. But when they arrive in the EU, they will at least double in price. China seems to be to late to the table in the EU. In the EU Citroën already build the Citroën ë-C3 for below €24.000. It has a 320km range, (in China numbers more like 450km) 100kW charger and a 44kWh LFP battery. That Nammi 01 is not, and probably will never, be for sale in the EU. And even when, it would cost around €30.000 and up, as all EV's from China till today. The cheapest Chinese EV in the EU, the BYD Dolphin starts at €30.000 and isn't better.

[@JaryBery]

Citroen is basically equipped with sheet metal wheels for that price :D

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Citreon eC3 scored Zero stars on global NCAP. I don't know if the euro version stronger than the Indian/Brazilian version

[@firdausidris6367]

China not late, most of Citroen eC3 parts came from China. They know EU mentality & ego, so they let EU to create something to be proud of & not envy of Chinese EV.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

It might look from the outside like a small car but that interior is huge!

[@mineshratnatamrakar3917]

@wheelsboy, which battery brand does this car use?

[@TalismanPHX]

Beautiful scenery and rolling camera 📷 work. The car is awesome at $15k USD

[@alexishart1989]

Yeah, perfect. Available everywhere quality vehicles are sold, except for everywhere outside China.

[@vorlon81]

Errrr.. The Last time a Peoples Car Came about ... Europe was not in such a Good Place.. cough cough VolksWagen.

[@林振华-t4v]

The orignal people's car is the model T. Henry Ford is spining in his grave faster than any ford engine can put out because how ford has move away from his vision but a bunch commie picking the vision up and propelle the auto industry into 21st century.

[@puntebhunte5296]

Please also mention wheel size, ground clearance etc.

[@stevensonnelumbuh5207]

Wish you guys exported right hand side steering wheel EVs 😢

[@Buffalohump77]

Launching soon in South Africa as the Box, not sure why .... they should talk to someone about the nomenclature. Hoping the price is right!

[@superxispa]

Buen video, muy interesante. Menos mal que están los subtitulos.... 😂😂😂 Saludos

[@MrGMawson2438]

Very big inside

[@stargazer3828]

I'm curious about what safety features these cheap cars lack. For example how many airbags, side impact protection, rollover safety, crumple zone protection for cabin occupants etc. It would be nice to know these things to put the low prices into perspective.

[@aphidian]

This one has driver and passenger airbags, no side, curtain, or knee airbag. ABS, EBD and stability control come as standard. I did not find CNCAP result for this particular model, but the similar sized and priced JAC Yiwei 3 is CNCAP 5-star, CNCAP after 2020 is roughly similar in test regiments and crash speed to the Euro NCAP. In general, these low price sub-compacts would be quite limited in safety due to their light weight and basic safety equipment. But are they tinfoil deathtraps? No, they're still proper cars. Given how other Chinese models perform in recent years, I'd expect these subcompact to be as safe as other low price subcompacts from major international brands. (disclaimer: as long as they're highway speed rated and cost more than 10k usd. There are also golf cart like "grandpa happy cars" as the Chinese call it, those are indeed tinfoil box deathtraps and are not eligible for a car license plate in China)

[@arowoloabimbola]

Great review, i use the Nammi in Nigeria and I cant even adjust my time settings.

[@yabtv313]

Where to buy in nigeria and how much

[@jojate100]

When can I buy this beautiful car here in Europe? Is there a German menu on the display? Kind regards, Thomas

[@leroyliu3862]

It has been rebranded as dongfeng box and available in most European countries now. The Netherlands version is delivered with German menu.

[@unclezeppy]

Since this is a Dongfeng product, I wonder how close the ride is to Bu Cuo (Peugeot). I was told quite a long time ago that since they manufacture Peugeot for the Chinese market they get a helping hand from them, as well from Nissan.

[@mineshratnatamrakar3917]

Which battery brand does this car use?

[@urbanstrencan]

Wondering if cars like this will ever come out of China, they would be great for electrifying developing countries in Africa, South Africa.

[@Wapo1313]

This one is now available in Chile!

[@MrBenHaynes]

A lovely little copy of the Smart #1. I prefer the aesthetics of the Nammi 01 to the Smart.

[@jonasmelander]

These are being sold in Switzerland now for usd 25k

[@elcuak]

question, is it better than the jac e30x? in my country sales began today and the same dealer sells also JAC, Donfeng, Forthing, etc. I still need to decide, cause both top trims has the same price; $24000 USD

[@inclusivelove5165]

Be better if you mention more about charging specifications and speed. Usually they don’t charge as fast as the more expensive EVs.

[@林振华-t4v]

Do you need to? The battery pack is not that big. 120kw peak Charging speed is very adequate

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

and your point is?

[@inclusivelove5165]

@@林振华-t4v you took it wrong. I simply didn’t hear any information about changing that is all. No need to feel offended.

[@林振华-t4v]

​@@inclusivelove5165no, not offended. The peak speed is actually applied to very specific requirement. This statment is especially true for none tesla viechle. And most of the time, you cant get full peak charge speed out from a specific charge. The factors affect will be compatability if the public charger, battery temp, and the usage of the charge. That is why I metioned 125kw peak is very adequate. And some time especially you are in busy charge station you are only getting around 50 to 60 KW from it. Which this will be most likely case for this type of EV. The city dweller EV.

[@Wheelsboy]

Charging 30-80% takes half an hour, can’t find any info on peak charging speed.

[@stanbimi]

Dreaming of an EV from China with the label OC at unbeatable price-performance. OC for Over-Capacity.

[@ricardobedoya3996]

Liquid cooling battery pack?

[@11octav]

You compare apples and carrots. The price in China is... for China. Many stuff are way cheaper in China, but still we don't want to move there ;)

[@Apemania69]

they come to switzerland soon!!!

[@nzivieprince-avaala3301]

Oops you didn’t mention the Neta V/Aya great car

[@reblvdair1239]

It looks like the Smart #1 👀

[@heng4340]

AION UT please😊😊

[@Video-co1eu]

When will you review the leapmotor t03 is a car similar to the fiat 500

[@Deontjie]

This car is sold in Ghana as a locally produced Kantanka Nammi car.

[@Brick-Life]

A fun car to drive around in

[@bhaddietingzz164]

This is crazy value. I just looked at a 24 Jetta top spec at 35k and was nowhere as nice 😂😭😭😭

[@victorsvoice7978]

Australia needs affordable evs like the Nammi-01.

[@HB45175]

The only downvote on this video comes from the European Commission.

[@bitzovhadez7214]

Do the Dongfeng M30 now

[@ahmednasrallah7779]

which one is better Seagull or Nammi 01?

[@nicolasmorales5664]

It depends. Byd Seagull has 4 more airbags, a blade battery and support for CarPlay/Android On the other hand, this one has ADAS (lane control, collision control, automatic parking, etc.), exterior mirrors with automatic folding, better tires, a little more engine power.

[@yosethfernandez3669]

Just came back from a 2 hour long trip to the beach (I live in Costa Rica).... My friend had to leave her grilfriend then we head to the beach we arrived with only 40% used, the Girlfriend De-trour was 1 hour or so. We arrived at night and came back at night same path NO De-tour this time. Same Luggage same 4 people so in our calculation AND the car as well we would came with only 30% since no detour.... We did not make it, we had to park in a friends house with 0 % like 3 Kilometers away from the home station charger. WHY THE FUCK we did not make it if we have 60% of battery, and even car calculation were not real, we were down 70 kilometers at least. Why would this happen on brand new car. is it not taking into consideration lights at night,? weigh of passensers? is the only thing I can think of and by the way the whole driving we were in economic mode, not sport or standard, economic. I most admit we did not look for updates in the car software.

[@DanBurcea]

what about safety?

[@nicolasmorales5664]

only 2 airbags

[@toyotaprius79]

This is the VW ID2 that VW is too incompetent to provide. And don't get me started on Toyota😂🤣

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Kei truk vs f150

[@downingbots]

I like learning about China's EVs! Too bad about those tariffs bc China's investment into the industry has paid off and I wis hwe had cheap EVs here. That being said, there are a few grammar mistakes and clunky phrases in the script which make me think that these videos were originally written in Chinese, and quickly translated into English. And also, I suppose in the US, I reeaaally look for things like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Basically a make-or-break nowadays for me

[@sanderveenman599]

10 to 15 thousend dollars? The introduction price in europe is 22.000 euros.

[@elonsmaps]

As a Croatian living in Germany I must admit that this is already way more than any European needs. Holy crap are people dumb not realizing how much better than what they have (ICEs) even cars like this one are. Drives the same distance with less than half the energy. Doesn't emit damaging gases. Needs less maintenance. You can charge it at home while you sleep or do your wife. Costs you maybe 1/10th of an ICE on the long run. As a kid me and my two siblings went from Germany to Croatia during holidays for years tucked into the back of an Opel Kadett (my two siblings couldn't hold it and therefore puked the sides of the car really hard every time 🤣🤣🤣)...therefore it is funny to me when you have complaints about the interiors of any car.

[@daravikki]

Yup

[@dondiezel]

No rear wiper 😢

[@longshijiejevonbartleyss5620]

I heard that this cheap ev is going global?

[@yumingzhao5577]

like all your videos

[@eish3291]

The power and torque is equal to a 1.6 lt petrol engine.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cheers

[@atulmalhotra2303]

15K USD isn't dirt cheap.

[@havencat9337]

the price its so much higher in EU....

[@pramianbarat7441]

Mantap❤❤❤

[@robinsonsanchez.3852]

In Panamá vale 15.999 dolares USD

[@leifandersen2756]

The front looks like VW ID4.

[@KieranKelly-o9s]

No mention of China dumping these in other markets?

[@cocoaiscool2709]

it’s called “Selling”

[@rushikeshreddy2678]

it has sodium-ion battery

[@justinlzy]

Why did it looked it a Mini Aito M9

[@JeremyZao]

"Mystery nipples!" -- Ethan Robertson, 2024

[@MSkallywagg]

You failed to mention the original people car

[@gadgetgasspoll]

Cool

[@MrGMawson2438]

Fanny pack club 😂

[@dozieweon]

Infotainment system is horrendous

[@Harrypjotter7]

It feels as AliExpress

[@Voltron3000R]

Mystery Nipples

[@ramjisubedi9891]

China price only 9000. In nepale 26000 thousand dollar

[@avriljil]

Nammi means a bad word in Algeria, I can't buy such a named car😂

[@deltajohnny]

What does it mean? 😉😉

[@jonarudy]

But it is a cute girl's name in Japan.

[@avriljil]

@@deltajohnny means my di..

[@avriljil]

@@jonarudy you mean Onepiece anime

[@nazimdz2457]

جزائري آخر مر من هنا 😂

[@readyforchang]

im gona buy at 2025

[@jahongirhodjiboboyev5041]

Seagull is better than this. Nammi is expensive.

[@CNFZCL]

ppls car F150

[@jojate100]

Hey buddy! This car is not perfect! It would be perfect if you could lean the backrest backwards and forwards. Then you would have a large double bed if it lies backwards. That would be ideal for charging electricity if my wife is with you. Charge the car and wife together. :))😋

[@gordonferguson4370]

I heard Chinese car battery's explode &causing fires ^much worse

[@kamsunleong6648]

You heard wrong. Tesla wouldn't have used Chinese batteries if they did. And they used a lot from CATL and BYD. The two largest battery makers in the world.

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

yes red communist batteries are bad now go sleep comfortably in your cave

[@michaeljiang960]

You heard it correct, everything made in China explodes. So be careful when you are near anything made in China products.

[@gebe8978]

Mate, it has 0 personality. The front lights copy from VW, the floating roof from the Opel Adam, the rear lights are totally generic of 2023 cars, the "side blade" copied from the Macan, the door handles from many others, the color scheme is totally generic of Chinese crap cars which copy from the retro Japanese cars of the 90s. Its waist line is way too high, the bonnet is way too short, the wheels feel way too small and, overall, it will be soon forgotten if ever it is even slightly remembered by anybody after watching the video.

[@michaeljiang960]

who cares?

[@Erikkrols]

Nice car.

[@Customercf]

what about spare parts and aftermarket support? most of these chinese ev companies will go bankrupt in just few years.