The World's Cheapest EV Convertible Is Delightfully Awful (Wuling MINI EV Cabrio)

[@SpaceBound-1]

I like how Chinese manufacturers are not shy of making silly stuff.

[@Carfan678]

a cheap electric convertible none the less I would buy this in a second if it was sold in the states

[@BuggsOp]

​@Carfan678 good thing it's not. Lots of corner cutting in terms of safety from the Chinese

[@cocoaiscool2709]

@@BuggsOpare you criticizing GM? because they own half of this brand shares

[@bryanhe8908]

@@BuggsOp Not exactly when you factor in the price. At less than 20k USD, what level of safety are you expecting? If it has about the same level of safety as a Carolla, that's a win. This car in the video is only 14k, so accept what you're paying for.

[@jameel3031]

Watch the tesla cybertruck the

[@Self-funded50Cents]

I have always want to get one of the Chinese electric cars, unfortunately I live in a “democracy and freedom” western country, who declares have a free market but doesn’t allow Chinese cars to get in….

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Move to China.

[@Self-funded50Cents]

@@lukerinderknecht2982 of course, that’s exactly what I am gonna do.

[@maxbiagi3091]

​@@Self-funded50Cents You know what happend with US cars industry happend, when Japanese Cars start import to US? After US give them know-how, how to make a car??? 😂 Just learn od from this era

[@babelfishdude]

Canada is getting ready to let in BYD. As to whether or not there will be a 102.5% tariff is a different question entirely.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

My sentiments exactly.

[@李小白-x4v]

Any idiot who accuses this small car of being unsafe cannot deny that it is safer than a motorcycle.

[@marfin4325]

Red Communist Bandit baby got feelings hurt. Cry harder.

[@ianvernon5344]

that's like saying cigs with filters are safer than cigs without filters

[@babelfishdude]

Electric scooter with 10 inch tires here. In Calgary Canada, a two inch pothole is life endangering, and yet I'm still alive.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

Don't worry about the geniuses that replied to you. People enjoy bashing anything that doesn't make them cream their jeans. It's far too overpriced for the effort and usability but it's not complete garbage like the Yugo, Pinto, Chevette, and so many other time bombs.

[@ianpvernon]

@@babelfishdudeuntil…

[@cocoaiscool2709]

"Babe please open the top it's hot in here" "I can't babe we're low on range"

[@thewanderingrey8830]

Mini EV Cabrio kinda feels like a road-legal golf cart to me...

[@stevencorrea8032]

Looks like my Geo Metro from the 1990s

[@alinazang6651]

All EVs are upgraded golf carts.

[@markuc]

Awesome! Finally a decent review of the cabriolet. And the fun only start at 7:17

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

The best part about it? It comes with a key as standard equipment instead of those plastic fobs

[@LukeRichardson1981]

What on Earth are they smoking pricing this thing so high? That's as expensive as much larger, much longer range, and much more practical EVs like the Baojun Cloud or BYD Dolphin! I can see a cabrio version addidng some price, but tripling the price of the original Mini EV? That's just nuts.

[@bryanhe8908]

That's cause they're not actually selling these. This version of the mini ev is more like a halo car, used to grab headlines and show people the possibilities.But no, they're not actually mass-producing this model.

[@Wheelsboy]

You are correct, it's essentially a marketing exercise, not a real mass-produced product.

[@andrewmutavi590]

At $14000 it's still a steal,personally I'd add 14"150 in the front and 14"165 in the rear it should look supper sleek

[@Pasthim]

14,000

[@andrewmutavi590]

​@@Pasthimsorry n thanks for the correction,n yes it is a steal

[@alexmckenna1171]

If the Chinese can have our phone boxes, why can't we have their cars?

[@tren133]

"National Security"

[@PaulHo]

*cackles in Colonizer*

[@thanggnguyen]

I would love to have a chance to see in person in the states and perhaps then, buy it. This vehicle is perfectly suited for basic driving and fun, in local distances.

[@joegopher9280]

This type of car in China is used by grandparents to pick up their grandchildren. They have a nickname called "HAPPY GRANDPA"😆

[@gangliezhu]

老头乐😂

[@fengzhu4340]

maybe "grandpa's joy"

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome to have physical controls for HVAC. Very cute little car. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[@1DonFF]

This is just a fun car to toy around in

[@friederikeghani9282]

Hey 👋👋👋👋. That's awesome 😎😎😎😎 a Wuling EV Cabriolet. Really Cool.

[@stickynorth]

I kind of love this car and have a feeling it would really work best in small island nations where you want fun over practicality for tourists and where range is never really going to be an issue. Maybe Wuling should open a Cuban factory and really get that price down to say $6K USD, minus the battery which really should be leased separately in cars like these where you want to get as many buyers into one as possible! I know the same problem happened with Smart Fortwo my current whip... A great car that was horribly overpriced for what you got but its still a fun urban runabout that was even good on solo road trips!

[@lokbomen]

yknow , a swappable bat is actually not a horrible idea

[@jasonwander4841]

convertible version need redesign and more structure to strengthen the body. i think that's why it's so expensive, compared to the standard version.

[@nemesio888]

This is sssooooo freaking cute😊

[@BMWHP2]

Fun car, thanks for the review. We love small 2 person cars. We have been driving Smart Cabrio's for over 20 years, as our only car and allround daily driver. Even holiday trips from Netherlands to Austria, 2000km is no problem. When China could produce a small EV Cabrio with 320km range and fast charging, (like the Fiat 500e Cabrio) for under €25.000, we would buy it instantly. This Wuling is enough for size and cabrio, but falls a bit short in range, fast charging and drivability.

[@kittyflier8338]

MG cyberster

[@Wheelsboy]

There is no way on earth you will ever be able to buy a new Cyberster for €25,000

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

@@Wheelsboy it's expected to cost around £50,000

[@snakeheartss3375]

for 320km small two person electrical car, you can check cherry small ant eQ1, which is about 93000 rmb in China. But with cabiro requirement, i think it is impossible for the price

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

I’ve done that drive from Salzburg to Amsterdam a couple times. sure wouldn’t want to be in one of these electric golf carts on that Autobahn

[@jimcabezola3051]

Perfect for Hawai'i! It would be a plaything for poor folks like me, too. Not just the rich.

[@lancergt1000]

hold up, isn't that just the Wuling Air EV with its roof chopped off

[@Wheelsboy]

The Wuling Air EV and MINI EV are the same platform and share a lot of components.

[@lancergt1000]

@@Wheelsboy that makes sense, thanks for the info. They definitely won't sell the convertible to Indonesia tho 😔

[@estmeta]

​@@Wheelsboy The Cabrio was inspired by 袁启聪's modded version of MiniEV, which he literally chopped off the roof.

[@FoxAzure]

I don't care what it takes. I NEED THESE TINY FUCKING MICRO CARS IN MY DAMN LIFE 😭😭😭

[@GodAlone247]

Hi Dude! This is so good! Would love to see a TEST DRIVE of this very cool affordable EV. :) Please put it through it's paces next time. Backing up, freeway, and turning radius, etc.

[@aznboycols]

I was wondering what car are you're driving currently as your personal car??

[@sunmatr]

He bought an ATTO 3

[@MrMikeTauber]

interesting .. liking the tall seat position, looks roomy inside

[@terryuland6502]

In 1932 Ford Motor Company sold their v8 powered two door convertible Deluxe Roadster for the 2024 equivalent of $11,200 which came with a full set of tools, full tank of gas, and complimentary service after break-in. Now the cheapest convertible sold in the USA is over $30k, and even this car is still almost $3k more than what Henry Ford could do 92 years ago.

[@Brick-Life]

This is a very fun car but i still like the classic Wuling Mini EV the best

[@VSL_babyface]

none of these mini EV have fast charging, that's why I got my Geely Panda Mini🤣🤣

[@JingZhang-mp5ng]

This mini ev make profit by sell carbon points.

[@fredfrond6148]

In the US the physical key would be a security feature, assuming somebody actually wanted to steal this baby.

[@Ahoooooooo]

😂 I bet 4 guys can pick it up and run away with it . It's small and cute .

[@seanoreilly6551]

I'd pay extra to delete the voice control.

[@JB-mk4ry]

Basically the modern equivalent of the Yugo Cabrio and Geo Metro convertible.

[@林振华-t4v]

Better tha both. It fits in more of smart cabonet.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

It does't look like a beetle, it looks like a Lego Duplo block with joke wheels glued to it...🤣.lol

[@katzicael]

You've clearly never driven an Oldschool convertible, this lil car literally captures the essence. You could die at any minute, the whole thing jiggles like jello on a washing machine, it's just for fun!

[@nulnoh219]

Manual doors yes. I don't wanna drown trapped in a sinking car, unable to open the damn doors.

[@alexlunn4706]

Weird, at the end of the video it looked like the Mini-EV had come to UK shores!

[@damianbaginski1991]

In Shanghai there is whole little city that looks like England 😅 it’s called Songjiang

[@LukeRichardson1981]

@@damianbaginski1991 Thames Town is *in* Songjiang, but it's only a tiny part of it. Songjiang is one of Shanghai's largest districts, and outside of Thames Town looks nothing like England.

[@theolich4384]

@@damianbaginski1991 One of 9 "new towns" commissioned by government of Shanghai in 2001, each about a different nation and contracted to a design firm from there respectively. The Songjiang Thames New Town though ended up being a cliche.

[@bryanhe8908]

@@LukeRichardson1981 As a Shanghai local, I can confirm what Luke said is true.

[@ronhoover5516]

Looks like one of those sit-in bathtubs on wheels.

[@scottw4208]

I’d buy one in a heartbeat ❤️❤️❤️

[@小杜-i1w]

Having owned a convertible in Shanghai (which is reasonably close to Zhejiang where your plate is registered), you get maybe 1 month of usable weather. Its either too cold, too hot or too rainy otherwise. They're nice to have for that few weeks where you can have the top down, but for the other 11 months of the year. Much nope.

[@_Forsaker]

hahah，you re right.

[@MarcoLeeJones]

这个在中国叫老头乐。In China we call this vehicle Old Fella's Happiness

[@glennjv01]

26c Degrees is warm? temp is definitely relative...

[@friederikeghani9282]

Super Amazing ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊. Guys that's really cool Open Top fun❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊.

[@jonitan76]

good for golf, or resort hotel vehicle

[@emptybuddha5308]

Great review!

[@barrywebber100]

Great review thanks. Any chance you could review the Geely Panda Mini EV? I would love to have one of those.

[@AshyGr33n]

Oh the things I would do to have this featured on Donut....

[@amielbaron]

love your voice, you sound like Patrick Bateman

[@thesheepthemightythecrazy]

This EV looks like something housewives use to run errands with. Local range only.

[@friederikeghani9282]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.

[@xenotiic8356]

I feel like for $14k, getting a used convertible like a Miata would be a better value. Granted, this is from a US perspective, not a Chinese perspective, but surely this can't be the most affordable convertible option in China, right?

[@worldmovies1831]

Love Chinese EV car

[@DrinkTheCoolaid8484]

Hey Ethan, considering buying this 2023 wuling jiachen for a family of 5. It's the hybrid version, it looks really interesting. Any opinions on it? Please share! Thanks!

[@Wheelsboy]

Never driven a Jiachen, but Wuling vehicles offer incredible value. If you like it and it suits your needs, then I say go for it!

[@keaixiaomeinv]

Between this and the Mazda Miata convertible roadster, I'd gladly go into debt to get the latter. It feels like you're not actually getting your money's worth buying this car.

[@diego9x]

Hey Ethan! Love your reviews! Can you do one for the JAC Yiwei 3/EV3/E30X, the thing has like 4 different names, but is build on a whole new infrastructure with Huawei and long range

[@Wheelsboy]

Hopefully we get a chance to drive an Yiwei at some point!

[@imnollii]

this reminds me of my geo metro convertible 😍

[@k0walsk]

The structural integrity of a wet noodle :'D my man. Glorious review and fair points all around I'd say. Thank you.

[@productguru8323]

9:05 I'd say it is not practical, instead of "usable"

[@Ausf]

$10k more for less roof.

[@林振华-t4v]

Yeah, less cloth, higher def. Stat. We animation fans understand the idea behind it.

[@kittyflier8338]

Cayman vs Boxter😂

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅

[@Chris.Davies]

If this wasn't made in China, it would probably be a better car than a Taycan.

[@geoffreyguez]

This car deserve bigger wheels

[@friederikeghani9282]

Absolutely lovin it❤❤❤❤.

[@someonecalledeulogio2280]

That cabrio sounded very spanish

[@katymcdowell7237653]

I never laughed so hard! 😆

[@adam9612]

I live in England and I often wonder whether these Chinese vehicles would pass our fairly strict Euro ncap crash tests? 😂 Love your channel keep up the good work! 😁 👍 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@anubis1119]

if the test speed is 40km/hr, the car's usual driving speed , I think it will pass. Anything over 100km you are surely to see a fireball.

[@LoosSerine]

Not these mini EVs but the other vehicles are all Euro NCAP 5 stars, some are class leading.

[@bryanhe8908]

The mini evs are not known for safety. This cabriolet version isn't being mass-produced, and the weird gameboy verison has low sales. So, if we only focus on the standard mini evs, which retails for about 4k USD, I don't think anyone can reasonably expect much protection in them. It's like a Citreon Ame with actual metal panels. But hey, you get a moving metal box with air conditioning at 4k USD, tough chance finding other options. FYI, the MG4 being sold in the UK is 100% Chinese and has absolutely nothing to do with the UK, despite having a familiar badge. It received a 5 star rating from Euro ncap. As long as you don't cheap out, most cars would be safe, regardless of the country of origin. Of course, emphasis on "Most", there are always outliers.

[@arbutus12]

Your EURO tests? 🤣 I thought that UK is part of USA. 🤣🤣🤣

[@adam9612]

@@arbutus12 🍆 👌

[@zodiacfml]

A car that is more expensive and worse than the Wuling Mini EV?🤯 This supposed to be viable for bringing kids to a nearby school but the lack of extra seats and space... I would be better off with the original Wuling mini EV modified with a large sun roof.

[@victorchen9170]

Def not meant for families. Most ppl that buy these are students, single people or the elderly.

[@RP-mm9ie]

Thanks

[@kassi420]

It’s $10,000 more than the original Mini EV which is fare more practical and acceptable, especially with the price of $4500

[@Ops535]

I will definitely take it $5k in USA if it s available

[@shixiongzhi]

GM in US ：big car huge truck gas monster GM in China：teeny tiny EV car

[@ozahmed4523]

The first car was the ox cart!

[@hutchcraftcp]

When it was $5k it was amazing...at $14k it's not.

[@wocaomade]

There is no bad product, only poorly priced product😂

[@Wheelsboy]

You've summarized my 10 minute video in just one sentence haha

[@wocaomade]

@@Wheelsboy we must thank the data saver!!

[@socanwejusttalk]

So that's why I'm still single! I'm not driving one of these!!😆

[@scott8919]

The people saying "bring it here to the USA" don't realize they're smart for NOT bringing it here. All you'd need is one of these in a bad accident on the interstate, or one fire, and not only would this brand have an instant PR disaster, but it would further ingrain the reputation that Chinese brands make horribly unsafe cars, earned or not. The risk would be too high for them to enter our market unless they had a more conventionally sized sedan or SUV.

[@daweigo6851]

Chinese cars are some of the safest in the world, Google some of the breads like nio, Li, ByD etc

[@directxxxx71]

BYD seal just got its Euro NCAP 5 stars along with previous Atto 3

[@coolorochi]

Funny thing is the US own half of this.

[@maxnewts]

I LOVE it, even despite it looking hilariously awful

[@窦唯潇洒-u9o]

被你借到了😁

[@ozahmed4523]

It looks like a 'Tooned' Hot Wheels car.

[@GaryV-p3h]

It looks like an adult sized child's pedal car, is it made by Fisher Price.

[@JasperNLxD]

3:45 Maybe because you shouldn't use your left feet in that area at all?

[@HygienistDentist]

I want one so bad hahaha

[@Finari]

Funny car I like it, it's perfect and if it has been repainted with glow in the dark paint😅

[@dasfabelwesen]

Oxcart ride 😂

[@bili-VenomAUTO]

终于看到车轮哥😂

[@peiwu979]

Does the car come with a burial plot?

[@jaykoo]

not safe

[@nyaodavid]

The Cheapest means the junk.

[@leonwangls]

I like how you look down on this China built cars. OK, let's see how the American EV car are built at this same price. You pay peanuts and expect the moon.

[@daweigo6851]

Sounds so much fun to drove ha ha.....bumpy ans noisy 😅 and a sweat box at 26 degree's

[@trevorashala9424]

this is cool

[@PaulHo]

Gimme.

[@Guvb235]

No bootlid is just appalling!

[@jonaslaurikenas]

Wobbly because no balanced 😅

[@birdyashiro1226]

🥹I want one

[@billy7280]

We need this in india

[@minniesaab7255]

👍👍👍

[@Classic-nl4db]

Put in a Honda cb300 engine in it then you off😂

[@toram6210]

I can buy 10 of these instead of tesla

[@duyataksis5210]

We want reviews of serious cars, not trash like this.

[@maxbiagi3091]

No way 😂😂😂

[@thomas4315]

What our leader don’t understand is china industry consumer product power of production . We can never catch that up as it’s decades of trail and error. take this car, the builder just design it and had these thousands parts build for him cheaply. Then they sell that car to judge buyer, if it sell well in time they will build it themself. It’s why apple trying to get back in china cause all the part are made there. It’s about the advancement of extruded plastic mechines that they can computer control to make plastic pieces by the thousands in a Day or 2 this is building the molds and strength / tear testing all including in per piece . Think how much that would cost and time elsewhere. So tech production will alway be build there they can assemble them and call it the own. Many of our product are just that, but now it has move up to high price purchases. Even Boeing use china parts and head quarter there. They’re tons the public and congress don’t know. We are so lost.. LOL

[@lkm1010]

It's a chick magnet

[@seankirby1327]

It is a new less useful 1993 Geo Metro Convertible ......

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅 true