The $12,000 Baojun Yep Uncomfortable, Impractical, And Amazing

The Baojun Yep is the least comfortable, least practical, and most expensive mini electric we've ever tested. It's also our new favorite!
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[@chinabluewho]

So tired of living in a socialist left wing nanny state like America with our politicians so bribery dependent from the big three automakers here .

[@kylereese4822]

Bigger wheels(diff altered to suit), custom different battery, air suspension, 4x4 option... as a modifying package is not impossible...

[@KushalAshok]

4:02 "If you need a 360 degree camera to park this car, you probably shouldn't be driving"; Well said! Thanks for this nice and detailed review.

[@zj2780]

We need something like this in France, I don't wanna pay 25-30k € for Suzuki Jimny

[@hi9580]

Jimny EV 2030

[@MyHumanWreckage]

The “Joybox”. The Chinese market is utterly fascinating!

[@jimcabezola3051]

A car like this would be perfect here on O'ahu. It's great for sitting in our awful traffic. There's nowhere to go, so range isn't a problem either.

[@tren133]

Any small EV would be perfect for Hawaii since range wouldn't really be a concern. But don't people actually rent 4x4s to go off road on some of the islands? This thing has no off road capability whatsoever despite its looks.

[@jimcabezola3051]

@@tren133 You have hit it on the nail! There WAS some interest here on O'ahu, but over the years, we residents have begun to frown on off-road activities. Hawai'i and Maui were places to go, but there are cultural issues that Native Hawaiians bring up which may see an end to off-roading on those islands, too. Kaua'i has frowned on that sort of thig, too. All we've got, really, is sitting in cars and playing with smartphones. THIS car would do well under those circumstance. I REALLY liked the Mitsubishi i-MiEV when it was introduced here in 2012 or so. Perfectly sized...but I personally have much more range on my pedal bike than that car had. THIS car has great range for this island. If only we could relax safety standards or designate a "kei-class" like the Japanese have into which these little EV runabouts could flourish here...

[@mini_worx]

Considering you can't find anything for anything close to this price range, I'll gladly take one.

[@markuc]

Awesome little car. For the price it's freaking amazing!!!

[@mastagrey]

wow that looks good! looks like a combination of a Feroza and FJ Cruiser and also Jimny

[@amarbinay6654]

Well this is Toyota ev Crusier

[@damcoentertainment3956]

This car has insane value! Even the cheapest (costs more than this car) european subcompacts look wayy cheaper than the Yep.

[@chillfluencer]

All the "bad aspects" are a dream come true for me. Love it.

[@kl9518]

This is what Suzuki should have done with the Jimny. I'll buy this one because it is much cheaper.

[@zs12145]

车轮哥，游戏方向键那个应该是：上上下下，左右左右，BABA，这是连招秘籍，不是瞎掰的😂

[@danmccarthy4700]

It's beyond me how any company can refer to anything it produces as 'the joybox' when there are people like myself whose minds are permanently in the gutter.

[@steven1898]

hahahahaha

[@zes7215]

wrgg

[@DMT267]

Lol Ethan. I was 100% thinking of the Jimmy.

[@darknessislight3689]

So cute 😊 we need small vehicles here in the States 👍🏾 no everyone wants or needs giant SUV or Trucks.(My opinion 😑) fantastic review

[@bigchills7194]

YES! I'm just outside of Boston and let me tell you, US Cities could definitely use this Kei class market! Heck this Yeps interior fit and finish is luxury compared to my Mitsubishi Mirage!

[@EHKvlogs]

this channel is my go to way to get a reliable view of latest chinese evs.

[@entertainmentyoutube3606]

A new low for confort hahahahaha that made me laugh, this channel is pretty awesome man

[@Unan1mouz]

This is such a cute mini-SUV. Really similar to the Suzuki Jimny. I wouldn't mind driving this around the city!

[@amarbinay6654]

This one going to be ev Crusier of Toyota

[@robfonteijn1027]

Luckily we are protected from buying this car in France. Otherwise we’d be saving a lot of money 😢

[@BETTERSTATEvision]

C’est terrible

[@vibhanshuchauhan3328]

Search for punch ev it is full size electric car 15000 euros made by Tata

[@TFB-chris]

That tiny fellow would cost more than double the price if it came to Europe.

[@sky2.040]

​@@BETTERSTATEvisionpeople has it doesn't say anything but people who don't say everything 😆😆😆😂😂😂

[@VSL_babyface]

​@@sky2.040 lol thats very true, u do also noticed the most complains about EVs arent its owners themselves 😂😂

[@eanmills2683]

Does it come with a fire extinguisher for the battery fire

[@kdks9873]

great review. thanks

[@bikeworld2466]

Do they have them in right hand drive for UK market ?

[@stoner27th]

Love this, I would get the biggest knobby tires that fit the wheel well. forget about the range.

[@vorlon81]

Finally Wheelsboy and the Yep 👍

[@reginald7214]

Awesome news!

[@zodiacfml]

Yep, this is actually a city car! I mean, great alternative to small car EVs for city driving, and beat some city flooding!😅😅

[@xiuChang]

确实，在夏季的城市内涝中，电车总是惹人眼球，因为它可以像船一样从一群水淹熄火的豪车面前轻松的驶过。

[@zodiacfml]

@@xiuChang 👍👍

[@LeoMkII]

Idk man, I would not want to get an ev in water, definitely not to the extent some old school 4x4s go, it would also float probably

[@zodiacfml]

​@@LeoMkII you haven't seen Teslas on water which aren't even designed for specifically for floods. Most EVs even cheaper ones are seal their batteries watertight. Tesla Cybertruck designed to float and boat for 30mins. or more.

[@midoevil7]

​@@zodiacfml Definitely not with THIS 2:25

[@gavjlewis]

You call it expensive. It would be a billy bargain here in the UK. $10,000 only gets you a crappy Citroen Ami.

[@David_Polak]

After import costs and taxes, you can expect its price to be closer to £20.000. Still a good deal considering the looks and equipment in my opinion.

[@dzonikg]

Yes europe has no cheap EVs..even that small FIAT 500 electric which i would never buy cost 30 000 euros in my country . I want something like this as mu first EV..something that cost 10-15k euros ...something that looks fun

[@litoola4981]

If they can come out with an EV version of the Tank 300, that would be the top choice.

[@fmac6441]

Why is there an imitation of Copenhagen behind the bushes?

[@toyotaprius79]

It's probably a lot more affordable too

[@HidingAllTheWay]

​@@toyotaprius79nah, property prices in large Chinese cities are completely insane, especially when compared to wages.

[@motorpolitan8884]

These are tourist attractions for local people to take pictures with and post on their social media. These exist all over Asia, including imitations of Montreal, Rome, Tuscany, Paris, etc.

[@davidk.d.7591]

​@@motorpolitan8884Pretty sure they're like three Eiffel tower s in East Asia or something

[@HafiZzZzZz]

@@wantedyou2346 👍👍👍

[@Drvishnucnair]

I will definitely buy this vehicle if it comes for sale in India.

[@sammni]

I gotta say... I do like the box look

[@Alberto-xw8vx]

This car should benefit from a aftermarket suspension upgrade like air or two step springs.

[@Wheelsboy]

Rest assured, there will be plenty of jacked up and/or slammed Yeps running around Chinese car shows

[@vorlon81]

@@Wheelsboy Could this be the strategy of the yep? Give a shitty jimny type ev but upgrade it all you want to make it comfortable like the wuling?

[@pjkr123]

This is the only SGMW product that I love! I know honguang mini EV is also cute, but it's just not my style.

[@Darkmatter321]

Really dig the interior

[@MrSubielove]

What country are you driving this think? Why is there no one else on the road?

[@mononeo]

If a Chinese brand wants to break into the North American market, they should do so by offering something that looks like this EV with an actual modicum of off road capability. It would sell like hotcakes as long as it was under $25,000.

[@tl1539]

the U.S. customs charges high tariff on chinese cars and the federal government is not giving permit for these chinese companies

[@lucky889s9]

American government is anti chinese stuff since trump. Much more for a car. Fuck, just google what happened to suzuki and its samurai

[@mononeo]

​@@tl1539​What they should do is make these in the USA with American parts.

[@tl1539]

@@mononeo enemy investment? Instant Ban! I worked for a Chinese owned company in Texas, JP morgan chase is not opening bank account for that company b/c it is chinese owned entity

[@chrisyau1225]

It's hard due to political issues.😂 Recently the ceo of Nio complained that "Why US market is not open to Chinese EV maker while US Car makers like Tesla is well treated by Chinese gov." Personally I think open market is necessary for customer to get things in a good price, but trends are every country is closing their market to benefit local companies. That's why things are getting expensive these days.

[@cryptophilippines4976]

How to buy from Philippines

[@user-dc5gx1ul4x]

Is it possible to get with English infotaiment? It looks nice

[@Pyjamarama11]

05:00 its so scared of mixing it up with real cars, that its already wet itself 😅

[@javierlezama1094]

Awesome car. Thanks Ford vídeo.

[@NickoPorras627]

So which is better.this or bingo?

[@cybair9341]

The styling is a success for such a small car. Chinese are learning fast.

[@keithhooper6123]

Don't know how you can say it's not practical.Seems totally practical. As for the ride, most small SUVs, trucks, vans, won't be a lot better,unladen.

[@briantasca402]

I have a 4x4 sitting outside, that looks remarkably like something that may have been the design inspiration for this EV🤔...

[@user-zj9bo8dz7f]

Italy needs it!!!!

[@Paul-cx4gm]

It's a cute little crack skipper but no chance of any off road activity with it being that low to the ground 🙁

[@peperoninja387]

Any plans for southeast asian market?

[@FuZhixiang]

I'm looking forward to Tank 100.

[@user-ts9nq5zw2j]

I must say I purchased one, 30 days into driving the car it fell apart, was not able to find anyone that would fix my vehicle. Lost everything. Junk JUnk JUNk JUNK. It's a joy box?

[@ktishathompson]

Hope the bug at the beginning got his compensation for that shot 😂

[@fisheye375]

The Suzuki Jimmy of electric ?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

I don't fancy comfortable cars. This one is good to go.

[@LeoMkII]

We got jimmy at home, and it's extra cute

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

An electric Suzuki Jimny ?

[@hawkkim1974]

it's a great looking car

[@catherinewoodsellerbeckhor7560]

The only electric car to date that would suit me (owner of ancient jimny)

[@jacobreubenaglipa5669]

The interior is like a rivian.

[@Albisriede]

Couldn't be much worse a ride than my '87 Suzuki Samuirai ;- )

[@Wheelsboy]

I love the Samurai!

[@ideallogic]

Actually Ethan , i could not think of anything but the (upcoming ?) Vinfast VF3 mini cross EV as i believe it sits far closer to the Yep than any Jimny ever will ... Any Chance on the Yep pickup variant ever going in to production ?

[@Wheelsboy]

I do not know, but I hope that it will!

[@ideallogic]

@@Wheelsboy I only ask as the PUT version could handle a little better as (in pictures) it seems somewhat longer than the "SUV" version. Perhaps a 5-door would solve some comfort issues ?

[@lucky889s9]

Vinfast is a fraud. Beware

[@MongZHEDao-ux4vl]

Made in Vietnam = Vin Crash

[@DocPetron]

I would definitely wait for the Vinfast. Maybe I'm wrong, but they have never manufactured any vehicles anywhere including Vietnam until now. It may be the next Nissan Z car or it may be the next Yugo.

[@underdogfinancial6446]

It's a fun toy car. I called the dealer in Shanghai to order one, but was told they dont carry Yep. Shanghai stopped registering too small EVs a couple of years ago (after too many miniEVs flooded the road). A shame

[@spacegreycoralred]

What does that tell you…. The world needs these types of cars.

[@underdogfinancial6446]

@@spacegreycoralred that true, but there are other incentives in Shanghai. The EV license is 0 (vs US$15K for a gas car) but ppl (who already own gas cars but not EVs) expected that "deal" for EV license might be gone soon, hence some chose to buy a super cheap EV to obtain a 0-cost EV license (in case they be not 0-cost in the future). So basically the cheap EVs are premium paid for a call option.

[@czdeepblueczdeepblue660]

Love it😊

[@louisk.1780]

But it got s solid rear axle lol

[@BMWHP2]

For $12.000 . . . .WE ALL want one 😎👍. Make one with a softtop for below $20.000 and with a 40kWh battery pack that can realy do 300km range.

[@AutoReport1]

Pricing typically doubles outside China.

[@morganangel340]

@@AutoReport1 by typically you mean ''the west'' for ASEAN is way smaller... BYD Dolphin go from ~17k in China to ~20k in Thailand or ~21k in Malaysia or ~22k in Indonesia... funny how further you go South, it adds 1k 😂

[@kevinw1090]

Amazing value, just don't get into any accidents.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

The purpose is to be cute and ford flooded streets in Shanghai. My daughter definiatly has a new goal, including the c-Watch display option.

[@RP-mm9ie]

Thanks

[@user-iq3hx2bt1k]

在中国 最犹豫的是要不要将汽油指标换成电车指标 担心以后换不回来汽油指标了

[@zes7215]

bucunzai

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Rear screen to display things like I'm sorry, would do well to lower people's tempers.

[@dfaro8453]

I want this car. I would buy it and send it Haiti. This car remind me of the Suzuki Jimmy.

[@xukenny1002]

up up, down down, left left, right right, a, b, start. damn it, what does the konami code do? you unlock 30 more horsepower for the engine? that would be awesome

[@pollada1]

turbo mode😂

[@elyoporto6865]

It also reminds me of a mini Pajero.

[@GhostKon]

i would like to buy one but after put a petrol or diesel engine on it.

[@xukenny1002]

this mini ute would be really great with a 1.0 or 1.2L 3 cylinder gas engine and a 2 inch higher suspension for $13k - $15k

[@chillfluencer]

No.

[@AtasakNantasomboon]

ชอบมากคันนี้ love ❤

[@husseinbbaale769]

How I'd love to get my hands on a cheap chines EV...

[@yhonezjorsie7473]

How many miles in one charge?

[@serbasemua7803]

303 km

[@yhonezjorsie7473]

@@serbasemua7803 ok thanks 👍

[@rafaelgomez1284]

Cute, but is an urban car, not a outdoor purpose vehicle (It´s a Suzuki Jimny clon, nothng more). Its electrical power source inhibits it to travel off the road because the close distant of the electrical pack to the ground and, of course, never, never you can tray to cross a water flooded area. There is a lot of 4 x 4 vehicles (not SUV´s) in a good condition in a very accesible cost. But the review is useful as an information source.

[@jereignjayavenhenryjohn2985]

Think of the Suzuki Jimny...that is electric ⚡⚡ bruhh

[@someoneelse7629]

Suzuki is going to make the Jimny Electric, and it will most certainly get 4WD, real skidplates, a better range (those Chinese numbers means it has half the range in the real world) and be better in all other ways too

[@rambo4war]

Great in Japan but that thing is not legal in the USA….and not hard to see why

[@MrTash1983]

daihatsu is the king's of this segment of cars

[@chinabluewho]

Double the price of a Panda but still no solar panel on top for free solar power as a range extender or to keep batt pack topped off when it is cold outside or just free energy when parked while shopping or at work.

[@lowrangemaniac5326]

I would pay more for a second electic motor for the front wheels, to make it a 4x4 car, and then it will be perfect!

[@petrichor259]

you are not the target. The chinese market is.

[@lowrangemaniac5326]

@@petrichor259 uhmmmmm... Excuse me? What? I just said that a 4x4 version of this car would be nice to have, who talked about market targeting?

[@brothermyboy8226]

​@@lowrangemaniac5326there will be, it's still under development.

[@AnnieT369]

I want one too.

[@birdyashiro1226]

For the money value, i can accept it tbh

[@RedBatteryHead]

Looks really fun. But 30-80% stats really sound like stupid for a 28kWh 😂

[@rafalyenlee]

so so so so cute❤

[@w7class]

Size of wheels and rims ,a deal breaker...

[@bonaanayaga]

I like it

[@lktan224]

Like to have this car in Singapore but it will cost S$100k. It’s insane.

[@watataenjoyer]

The ev suzuki wish they had

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Looks like a Wuling EV Mini.

[@Wheelsboy]

Same platform, but with a different body, the powertrain from the Wuling Air EV, and the DJI ADAS system from the Baojun Kiwi. It’s a real mutt, but it works!

[@sarpkaya6336]

Chinese government is definitely supporting this man Financially.

[@wilhelmschiegg2311]

สวัสดี วูหลิง โบจัง เย้ ไนท์ มาไทยเมื่อไหร่คะ????

[@futmut1000]

300+km range with a 28kw battery? Sure bud sure... 🤣

[@franzjosefkerkhoff592]

In chinise cities 😂

[@Fydron]

This is the kind of stuff i want not overpriced elephant sized crap that is being sold currently. Sadly even if these things would come to where i live the government would probably killit with high import tax.

[@ktangsoimeyo2826]

Many countries/gov will scream to address pollution issue by introducing EV, but they will either not allow or put a high tarrif on practical and affordable EV like this.

[@knoraziel]

Make it as capable as a Jimmy and I’m in 💵💵

[@Napotkane_w_drodze]

*Super* 👍💪

[@mleolv426]

Konami code... Well played

[@spacegreycoralred]

I don’t get why this reviewer marks this car as “uncomfortable”. If he was going to do a real review, he should do a comparison to the Suzuki Jimny. All short wheelbase compact SUVs will be choppy, it’s the nature of the platform. This car surpasses the Jimny for interior style and comfort and it’s less money, it will be coming soon with all wheel drive, I think it’s a perfect car for most of the world that isn’t Texas