The Happiest $11k EV - Baojun Yep Review

[@enthused7591]

The US is getting their butts absolutely kicked in terms of availability and variety of smaller, less expensive EVs. As someone who NEEDs a V8 pickup truck to tow 7000+ lb loads pretty regularly, I'd absolutely buy a $13,000 small EV that looks like a mini offroader. I'd drive that 60-70% of the time and it would meet every need other than towing. I have no interest in a bloated, 5,000 lb $40,000+ electric sedan that takes forever to charge. I want 4 small seats and a hatchback to put 3-4 bags of groceries. Preferable 4 doors, short wheelbase.

[@haseebali499]

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[@chechnya]

There's a reason why these Chinese cars aren't sold in America. Research and development into safety plays a big part in the price of the car. That and included safety features. That's an expense Chinese car manufacturers don't incur. If you look at Chinese cars with similar safety features as their Western counterparts, the price isn't that far off of what you'd find here.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@chechnya safety is lame

[@masdzulfikar6201]

@@chechnya it's also because American cities are inherently more dangerous to smaller vehicle, even more so cyclist, pedestrian, biker, etc. The American urban design breeds bigger, inefficient, and expensive vehicle. It doesn't have to be like that for everyone's sanity.

[@foff8375]

The us car industry rather has you buy a way to big electric pickup with the aerodynamics and range of a golfcart for twice the price of a cheap house

[@MrBaskins2010]

love your energy bro. american dealers would never sell anything this small or cheap. too many idiots drinking beer in their F-150s

[@cheungchingtong]

Small cars are suitable for cities like Tokyo, Hongkong, Paris, Rome, driving in the US mostly doesn't need cars like this.

[@UPdan]

@@cheungchingtong I drive a Fiat 500 in the US.

[@haoosc5017]

hahaha real america ！

[@magstheonlyone]

I love it! For daily commutes on narrow cities, it's perfect

[@chrismawby1805]

They won’t be able to make enough of these to keep up with demand, it’s a winner.

[@fbkintanar]

The name of the vehicle is 宝君悦也 Bǎojūn Yuèyě, where 悦 means 'happy' and I think 也 is a classical particle that functions like a period. Yuèyě also seems to be a play on the homonym 越野 'cross-country', since they offer off-road trim. Nifty branding.

[@fluxcapacitor]

Then why the other western name 'Yep' if the car will not be sold outside of China? Strange, isn't it!

[@procreation9362]

I don't care about wind sounds!! I want to buy one😊

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Metoo. Who cares about the tyre noise too! It's music 🎼 to hear the road as it rolls the miles away. 🤩

[@GF-mf7ml]

I don't need aerodynamic anyway the max speed daily is 70kmh.

[@kixyatoru]

Once released in Japan, there is no doubt that it will sell like crazy.

[@russellhorsefield9199]

I don't think it will sell against the Nissan Cube or the Toyota Rukkus

[@localreviewking134]

Please sell in the UK, there is no doubt that it will sell like crazy.

[@TerbrugZondolop]

As it should. I would buy this in europe instantly.

[@automatism4790]

@@russellhorsefield9199 2 japanese outdated rags

[@pacificwave68]

Japanese are the masters of K Cars, I don’t think they need to purchase that car from another country… 😅🤭

[@BenHur872]

Great review! Really good presenting style. Loved this little car too

[@yogrissha]

Awesome review, you guys deserve a lot more subs, wish you good luck!

[@tanyam2701]

If Wuling Gameboy is a kid, Baojun Yep is a teenager. Little EVs grow up so fast

[@tharakatimes]

I hope this will release on RHD markets as well !

[@russellhorsefield9199]

I hope too otherwise you will staring down the barrel of $15k in Australia as I do not know what part of the world you may be from.

[@Darkest_matter]

@@russellhorsefield9199 thats a small markup considering it's $13K(USD) in china.

[@fluxcapacitor]

If Baojun can manage to sell the Yep in the EU with a decent mileage (200 km WLTP minimum), 4 or 5-star Euro NCAP rating, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, below €19,990 before incentives (twice the price in China, this seems feasible IMHO) then they have a winner. Even a killer. It would sell like hotcakes there!

[@daveinwla6360]

Excellent video review, and an excellent automotive value! That electronic "traffic message" would be illegal in California, I think, for reasons of causing Road Rage. :-) Otherwise, it's a cute lovable car.

[@runzeeducation5621]

Sounds like you are saying Californians are too uncivilized to show each other images on their cars.

[@reduxith]

I want to import one to the US for quick shopping trips so bad but itd look like a baby car compared to the f150s and Suburbans running around in parking lots 😂

[@russellhorsefield9199]

I would believe the chicken tax in your country would kill it as the import tax in Australia would have this car based at 50k AUD and 65K if they don't offer right hand drive.

[@jb5music]

The Trump Tarriff Trip. That was why. These sub $15k EV runabouts would have taken over ICE sales AND EV sales so now you can pin a motive for Musk's republican idiocy also. Fossil fuel consumption would have dropped which would have caused excess supply decimating their price gouging antics. A segment of Australia is in lockstep with the American republicans of Fox News. They call themselves Skynews. These people are the culprit behind why you can't get these cars and they have to be terminated.

[@snich63]

You could probably load it in the back of a F150 and use it like a dinghy.

[@AM-zq8ro]

Great review, now subscribed . My First time on the channel. The designers of this car (including suzuki) deserve a medal. Theres not one thing I would change. I wash my car nearly every week so the rear screen doesn't need a wiper. I prefer the weight reduction which then goes back into the range. I look forward to more videos from the channel

[@Los_.-]

Nothing? What about all-wheel drive, rear passenger doors and a taller chassis? The car is very cute, but annoyingly fell short(

[@AM-zq8ro]

@@Los_.- this is not meant to be a BMW X5 sized vehicle to carry everything and everyone. So all the items you mentioned are not needed as it is not going up into the mountains. It is a small city electric run around with the characteristic looks of something bigger which I think is spot on.

[@Los_.-]

@@AM-zq8ro Tell me - it's not necessary and impossible ;) Google at your leisure - Japanese kei-cars. This is a masterpiece autoformat. Compact, at the same time spacious, ergonomic like no other, besides all-wheel drive. Also, there are always 4-5 doors. It's a pity that the Japanese decided to suck out the electric, although they were the first at first. And this is a cute but worthless show car.

[@eriklevin8447]

Love your review style. This will be a great channel 👍🏻✅

[@GoddardEmpire]

I love it. If things were priced sensibly (i live in London 😞) id have this little cutie with my little one bedroom and life would be bliss! But of course, here in London 13k will only afford me a crossaint at Gail's 😅

[@cb250nighthawk3]

I love boxy shape and hope it keeps that way. I love the wind noise and hope to hear it forever. 🎈

[@michaelenglund]

HUGE cred for your ramge figures, all three types!. Not even Fully charged channel can do that after countless suggestions. Great job. Will check out more from your channel 😊

[@stoner27th]

In a perfect world, I would get me a Telsa Cybertruck, a Model X Plaid for my wife, a Wuling Bingo, a Wuling Air Ev, an MG Cyberster for my three girls, and a Baojun Yep for my youngest son. lol

[@paulgovan3507]

"In a perfect world"?! It definitely wouldn't be a perfect PLANET with everyone and their kids driving everywhere and anywhere - even if they're all driving EVs... Paul G

[@stoner27th]

@@paulgovan3507 correction: In MY perfect world, not yours, there's no space for your kind of party poopers in MY perfect world. now you get off MY dream!.. lol

[@masdzulfikar6201]

@@paulgovan3507 This. In a perfect world, personal vehicle isn't even necessary. There are a lot more alternative for moving people other than 1 vehicle for 1 person.

[@kjm3672]

In a perfect world, I wouldn't need any of that crap I'd teleport or fly my x-wing into the sunset

[@MrSoiJunKim]

this review pop out of nowhere and i instantly like your style, subcribed

[@S7EVE_P]

I think its very nice and considering the cost its amazing what they have achieved. I prefer smaller cars, they are much easier to park and more fun to drive. I hope GM offers to other countries.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Looks great inside

[@oliveryb]

Yep, what a fun mini SUV!

[@cordeiro66]

A car like that would sell like bananas here in Brazil.

[@fluxcapacitor]

Great video Sir! one thing puzzles me: if the car is intended for the Chinese market only (sadly), then why the western name "Yep"? Since the car is named "Yueye" in China?

[@-Belshazzar-]

Rear solid axle? Wow, I would really like to see that doing some hardcore offroad. An electric Jimny anyone? Suzuki, make note!

[@pascalgallez1126]

I would adore to see this arriving in Europe.

[@PeterXiao1]

The company should put all cars under the Wuling brand name

[@xelaander8429]

It's not a joke, it's a laugh... Damn that British humor really gets you doesn't it

[@ModestNeophyte]

American from the southeast here. i'd totally rock this little thing. it's adorable and more than enough for me, as my current car is a smart fortwo.

[@NunoLima1337]

OK it's loud for an EV, but is it louder than an ICE car? Would love to see it next to a Jimny :)

[@stefanosong9314]

Wuling also sold the best seller motor cars several years ago (carrier van WUling Hongguang), so they know what they are doing

[@khanKhan-li5rm]

Superb. How much will it cost in India?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Banned because Joe gave the instruction to Modi

[@humongousfungus8052]

I'm regularly fascinated and excited by such small and affordable cars - until I read the corresponding crash test results. Often I am reminded of manufacturers like Fiat and Tatra, who in the past also produced charming and relatively inexpensive small cars, which then performed disastrously in crash tests (compared to competitors in their own vehicle class). I am curious about the results for this and similar vehicles from China.

[@theothertonydutch]

Small cars tend to score low because idiot moms in SUV's can't drive or see what they fuck they are doing.

[@midoevil7]

I think this is made for commuting in crowded cities You don't think much about crashes in this case, you run at 40 km/h or less most of time. Remember that fiat is an Italian company, and their small cars made sense in the old european cities and their narrow roads.

[@tomellis4750]

Very good review, kept to the point, no waffle.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

That looks like a fun ride

[@TPAsses]

Better than a Corolla for much cheaper

[@cocktail2380]

Lol you sure its better than Corolla

[@reduxith]

@@cocktail2380 if you dont need to get on the highway then yes.

[@cocktail2380]

@@reduxith why on the hell you need this fragile 4 wheel chinese bike

[@junguo3088]

@@cocktail2380 I live in shanghai. You know how many EVS on roads in shanghai? ALmost 50% including buses and taxis. These EV are fair compete with all the brands of cars on this world. And I also think you do not know china is the biggest luxury car market in the world.

[@madusvan]

@@cocktail2380 it‘s for megacity dwellers, you hillbilly just dont understand.

[@teofilol2666]

Why didn't you show us the frunk fridge?

[@teklife]

very cool and very cute. i'm sure like 1000 ppl have already said this in the comments below, but it looks like a lot like a Jimny, which is good. Sorta like a Jimny crossed with a Bronco.

[@jonlee580]

Awesome.. I would drive this to work.. My job is like 10miles away and this would be perfect as a city commuter

[@bestofalllife]

In this price range really impressed 😊 keep up with good work 🍻

[@russellhorsefield9199]

Until Governments get their filthy paws on it.

[@N-SOJU]

Shut-Up and take my money, i want one, Yellow perhaps with all the optional dress up. First timer on this chennal, well done & keep up the good work!

[@UnliRide]

New subscriber here! I appreciate you sharing China's latest innovations in the automotive industry to the world.

[@stephenmbiyu266]

My suggestion: please write the numbers like price, range and 0-100 time in the videos like during the showcase or when mentioning them. Anyway great videos and host 😃. I look forward to the growth of the channel, 100k subscribers by the end of 2023.

[@claucom1969]

Es muy bonito este primo "pequeño" del Suzuki Jimny y me encantaría tener uno para moverme en ciudad, no para carretera pq claramente no fue diseñado para eso. Salu2 desde Chile ..!!

[@rickadrian2675]

Great review and look forward to more so I have subscribed. Great to see the Purple Wiggle has a new job.

[@Bubbaburp]

This is a great channel. Interesting cars and a likeable presenter.

[@theboatbrokerage]

This car is awesome! Bring to Australia!

[@johnruschmeyer5769]

The boxiness and rear storage issues are familiar to anybody who ever owned a Honda Element (slogan- Aerodynamics Is Overrated). It kind of makes me wish Honda would bring back the Element as an EV.

[@jay5729]

I wish we could get these in the US.

[@reduxith]

You can import one

[@notreveh]

@@reduxith Any ideas on how much more it would cost due to importing itself?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Banned because it'd sell like nobody's business and Joe wouldn't like that. Besides, it is a threat to the security of the USA. 🤣🎈

[@russellhorsefield9199]

@@notreveh I looked at the feasibility of importing one to Australia and the drive away cost once everything is done with all taxes paid would be in line of $70k . To me that would be a waste is time as I can get a new Toyota Camry Hybrid for $50k drive away.

[@notreveh]

@@russellhorsefield9199 Thank you for your comment, Russell :)

[@tamegaming1768]

This thing's cool. The interior's kinda Rivian, kinda Mazda and that's not a bad thing. It's like less off road focused Jimny.

[@randomthingsstuff6591]

I love this car!❤ Its a mix of Suzuki Ignis, Hyundai Casper,Ford Bronco and Nissan Cube

[@fluxcapacitor]

More like Suzuki Jimny than Ignis

[@prabhugautham]

Will the occupants of the SUV survive any head-on collision or does it undergone any Euro Ncap. If yes whats the star rating?

[@Vadim-K]

Good afternoon! What about 4x4 version and petrol version? Is there any information about plans to run these versions? And one more question. At the moment all the menus and voice assistant are chinese. What about at least English version?

[@mingtangwu2716]

It is very convenient and energy-saving for commuting and shopping

[@hammondnordland4822]

Great review! such an interesting brand with very strong design. Crazy! bring it to Europe plz

[@andrewmutavi590]

Am 5ft 8,n am comfortable in the Suzuki alto rear sits,I think id be okay in the rear of this,that said,AWESOME ride,will there be any right hand drive ones?

[@peterbanh1364]

Is this car available in Canada?

[@uthayak]

power to the rear wheels only or all 4 ? love the looks .. I hope we see it soon in the ASEAN market

[@telescopesh]

Single motor, RWD.

[@PrashantYadav-dy2gz]

rear passenger thigh support should be shown in your review.

[@Los_.-]

and his tears)

[@harvardford8752]

"please turn off your FOOOKING high beams" I felt that in a sub atomic level. I felt that in my protons in particular. felt anguish.

[@trueblues95]

Those white wall and chrome wheels looks nice!

[@maximojrmoreno6699]

want this very much in the Philippines , hope coming very soon...

[@picandvideo]

Excellent! 👍 install windshield in the front of the hood should reduce the noise significantly.

[@screenplayhouse4932]

I'd remove the backseat and add a small side access door for said storage.

[@burm4npgoget707]

Just came across this video and channel. Who's this guy? He's hilarious and of course the accent and humour of a true brit!

[@eli-173]

Man.. thank you for the review. This is a gem among EV. ❤

[@davidhunter1538]

Did you say where this car is being released? I think I missed that.

[@MikkosFree]

Here is my problem. I really do want one. But once it comes to my country, the price will triple due to taxes and fees. Then there is so much red tape to get an EV registered for road use here.

[@h9695]

I love this guy. He mentions his height in all his videos.😂😂😂😂

[@chjin1796]

The car is an urban scooter with the look of an off-road vehicle. Unfortunately, the video does not detail his assisted driving features. This is the biggest highlight of this car.

[@glebanych2000]

- offroad tyres - never shown offroading But overall, nice and interesting advertisment, looks like a perfect zoomie car/toy, thank you Chinese person!

[@pravindahiya719]

TATA Tiago EV sells for $ 11000-15000 in India . & Tata cars always have a good safety rating. it can go 250 / 300 km on a single charge ( depending on 24 / 30 kWh battery )

[@chjin1796]

Does this car have mirrors？

[@jman8128]

Thanks for the review, It is quite a nice car, and , it is a EV.

[@Rhidongo]

You should put it side by side with a JB74W Jimny. They look almost identical.

[@K57Dong]

1 sản phẩm tuyệt vời. Tôi không hiểu tại sao không đưa ra khu vực asian để phổ biến nó. Hiện tại chỉ có wulling hongguang Mini EV là có mặt tại VN trong ngành xe điện mini. Tôi nghĩ nếu dòng xe này về VN thì sẽ chẳng ai mua hongguang mini EV

[@marsrocket]

What about safety? Does it have airbags? Are there any safety features at all?

[@chjin1796]

There are two airbags. It comes standard with ABS, brake force distribution system, traction control system, automatic parking, hill assist, and body stability system. The high-end version is equipped with DJI's driver assistance system.

[@nuterra9143]

I'm definitely gonna import one to U.S finally a nice look affordable car. I hope that car phone thing can be read in English alphabet.

[@russellhorsefield9199]

Are you kidding yourself as the chicken tax will kill you.

[@nc3826]

the 25% chicken tariff is the least of the issues.... the vehicle would be impounded, as soon as it got to the shores....

[@paulgovan3507]

Wow - even better and probably even cheaper than the VF3 Jeep-like 4-5 seater mini EV that Vietnam's Vinfast say they'll start selling soon. Sadly if this price-busting Baojun is ever exported to major European, US etc markets it'll cost circa 70%-90% more than than in China. Paul G

[@K57Dong]

Tôi cũng nghĩ chiếc xe ngày khá tốt và có thể tốt hơn chiếc VF3 mà chúng tôi đang mong đợi ra mắt vào ngày 7/7 tới đây! Nếu đưa chiếc xe này ra asian thì sẽ rất ổn! Nhưng ngoài asian thì thuế nhập khẩu sẽ đẩy giá nên mặt trăng và sẽ giết chết chiếc xe điện mini này!

[@worldofdoom995]

Looks like a Suzuki Jimny and a Honda Element had a kid. I would definitely pick one up

[@ThePanacon]

As much as I would want to own such a cute vehicle I am worried about its NCAP test results. Most likely they would be devastating for my wish to own one.

[@yongjianbi24]

Where and when can I buy in Europe 😂?

[@reduxith]

The quickest way for you to get one would b for you to import one i bet

[@fedyx1544]

​@@reduxith import and registration taxes will destroy your bumhole

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Become a distributor.

[@birajpaudel054]

great presentation, we need more fun vechicles like this

[@MASMIWA]

Too bad you didn't provide the specs on this car and show the options, rear, side, and interior. What features other than the USB port on the rear view mirror? Range? speed?

[@carlosencarnacion9667]

Wonder if it would pass US standards. A true basic electric car, no frills that you rarely or ever use. This is what we want, basic and affordable.

[@norbertweiss6099]

Will this come to Europe?

[@stickynorth]

I'd really love to see these cruising through Canadian cities soon...

[@Pichetk]

very nice car... I love jimny but it's expensive in my country. I think this car will be high demand.

[@NikhilDangui]

This will topple market of hatchback if launched in India. And price around 5lakh rupees

[@abdulkhujliwal786]

No way it'll be priced at around 5L, At least 10L-11L ex-showroom.

[@ElectricDriveAfrica]

Thank you for showing us this car

[@jesusmunoz2029]

Sería muy bueno traer este carro a Colombia 🇨🇴, como in 4x4

[@blazejnycz1]

That rear screen is amazing😁👌👍

[@cb250nighthawk3]

And who cares about the rear wiper. I never use it anyway. 🤩

[@RahulMulchandanirmm]

This looks like a great small car for Europe. Would be amazing in Central London.

[@nemesio888]

Dimension similar to Jimny also. Soo cute!😊 this will be a hit if launched in the Philippines! Lines for Jimny will be shortened

[@ZAR556]

cheapest car in US is Nissan Versa cost 15k and it sell quite well Boujun Yep is interesting but unfit for US market, imo i think, Yep is fit for Asia market like India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Europe if manage to fulfill EU regulations

[@carlosalenduran4630]

It's adorable. Is it coming to Florida

[@mister_jon_jon]

Love it! Come to Sweden!

[@idcNEBO]

I would love to order one, but is it possible to change language to English in main screen?

[@philipmuller3951]

Does it have Airbags ? In case yes, wehre?

[@Internet_Pirat]

when will it come to germany?