Why is this Chinese electric car the world's best selling car

[@leandroribeirodasilva4066]

I'm from Brasil and I dream with this car! As some people already said, the Western countries are taking the wrong approach to Electric Vehicles, treating them as a niche thing, instead of thinking about the ordinary people, workers etc. It's very cynical of the car manufacturers to simply say that EV are still expensive because of market, or structure or whaterever... China is there proving it can be done!

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Yes, but while a worker at VW costs the company 4000$/month, in China he costs 500$/month. Hence EU car makers either produce a HUGE amount of cheap cars (and then have to deal with warranty and so on and so for) OR build "added value products" where they have a decent gain. You really can't compare the 2 realities.

[@kmch7286]

@@AlessandroGenTLe You can build factories in Brazil. The problem is tax and politics.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@kmch7286 I'm from Italy, by the way ;)

[@hlq2action310]

@@AlessandroGenTLe Italians are the true compact cars specialists, like the Japanese.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@hlq2action310 Yeah, more or less the whole EU is that way, even tho recently they're all suffering of the same "make it bigger" mania. My parents in the '70s were going on vacation with me baby and all the needed stuff into something that nowadays is like a Toyota Yaris. Now it seems that if you don't have a damn 4.5m SUV you can't live if you've a toddler, which is kind of ridiculous. Plus the current VW Polo is bigger than a Golf Mark2, which back then was an upper segment, and the current VW Golf is big like a full sedan from 30 years ago...

[@marekptasznik1402]

90% of my driving is city. Daily distance usually below 100 km. This cheap commuter will be a dream addition into my garage. Unfortunately, Canada saves enviroment by taxing and talking rather than real action.

[@melvin5818]

Well not to mention the fact it has to meet crash rating and lets be honest i dont expect this box on wheels to pass.

[@thegorgon7063]

Euro NCAP tests are done at 50km/h IIRC. Should be possible to get a 4* rating with a bit of work assuming it's needed. A small light car has less momentum than a big SUV at the same speed (velocity).

[@evanweitz5614]

Also in China if you want to go long distance you do it via rail. People don't have a need for a car with huge range.

[@thegorgon7063]

@@sanketthakuriya5669 Without knowing its design and engineering you can't say. A Smart fortwo doesn't look that safe, yet it has a 4* EuroNCAP rating, even the 1st gen city coupé was 3*. Look at the Rover 100 (Austin Metro) looks like it should be safe got 1* (it was designed decades before it was tested).

[@izzuddinfakarudin5696]

@@sanketthakuriya5669 this looks better than the failed Tata Nano that India tried to championed to the mass.

[@goldgeologist5320]

We just do not need all this high tech stuff on cars that adds to the cost and long term repairs. Get me this cheap electric car for my city commute!

[@SteveBueche1027]

Aperta $25,900 solar powered Made in the USA

[@titankorellc2937]

@@SteveBueche1027 Why does it cost more than a new electric car?

[@kkal1183]

Exactly... who needs airbags and crash protection and high tech stuff like that.

[@djkenny1202]

So many nice used EVs that are more capable are so cheap I would not see the point

[@nguyenkd84]

@@kkal1183 yeah...human life is worthless anyway. If u cant afford to buy a car with air bag and crash protection then obviously your life is not worth that much

[@rubyfirefly2582]

HELL YES I would buy this car!!! Bring it to the US. We need affordable electric cars. I saw a hybrid listed the other day for $24,000 which was described as "an affordable $24,000." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Everyone in the US is in debt because of the ridiculous cost of things. If we really car about the environment and happy humans, let's get with the program.

[@ezg8448]

Sadly, $24,000 is cheap for a hybrid.

[@calessel3139]

We need affordable cars, period. An EV is just an added benefit.

[@perrysouvana1137]

What about safety??? I would buy four of them then rent all out on Turo. I know the politician in this country will put a stop to it fast

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@perrysouvana1137 China's roads are mostly light vehicles, even the shipping fleets are lighter and more efficient .. where Safety is all in the differentials....differences in vehicle speeds, and difference in vehicle weights .... designing for people in america is hell ....only in China, could they have little to no seat adjustment ... because people's height is fairly uniform, and they don't have such the problem with obesity....... well, some other countries are like that too, but america definitely is not .... it's a freaking freak show here, and people are more prone to complain too..

[@UnitedPebbles]

Not passing US DOT regulations as there are respectful others that could kill you or you kill them?

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

What I need is simple. Something with wheels, enough to protect me from the sun and rain. I don't need super-sophisticated expensive stuff, which forces me to memorize all the buttons and features I don't really need. Life is easy, don't complicate our life anymore.

[@BentReality.369]

Yep get in and go.

[@hoangnguyendinh291]

same

[@lionelchanis9774]

As an expat working in Shanghai, this is a great city driving car and it does serves the purpose for everyday need. When you buy any EV car here in China, registry number plates are so much cheaper compare to those normal gas vehicles.

[@gayusschwulius8490]

Same here in Germany. Those smaller registry plates are like 50 Euros a year while normal ones are usually 500 or more. For cities, this thing is brilliant.

[@jonmccormick8683]

When the Chinese Gov asked its' citizens to buy electric cars they responded but many electric cars were too expensive. The manufactures responded and made cheaper electric cars. =Most Chinese buy electric cars now and they are preferred across all price points.

[@xmb6793]

The government have made EV friendly policy too. If they don't gave benefits for EV owners, i doubt their EV campaign would be as successful as now.

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

sums up china as a whole, yeah its not perfect but they make things happen almost instantly, from building hospitals in week, apartments buildings in few days or planting entire range of northern china with trees in few decades... while in west it would take decades to fight stupid public opinions...

[@enricod.7198]

yeah then they still burn coal to power them but who cares about climate right?

[@gamh03]

@@enricod.7198 Again, china no1 in renewable energy capacity wind, solar, hydropower and top 3 nuclear energy. But only account for 27% of their electricity demand they build UHV interconnection more than any other country so when they keep building energy infrastructure, the electricity demand keep growing 10% per year what can you expect more?

[@Zvroth]

@@enricod.7198 They've got a long way to go but at least they're making some progress.

[@paulhudson4254]

Simple: We need a people’s EV not some elitist over priced status symbol...✅

[@sundarams9898]

Truely said 👍

[@ReddoFreddo]

5k is so little for a new car (the margins are probably razor thin), if they just came out with a decent 200 mile range and awesome software and UI/UX (legacy car makers don't know how to do this), that car would sell like hot cakes.

[@Gieszkanne]

Also these huge heavy e cars have gigantic batteries and are not ecological at all!

[@rattlehead999]

@@sanketthakuriya5669 well with 50kmph/30mph you don't really need much of a crumple zone and in china you are likely not driving at that speed in the cities anyway.

[@bluehabs]

Sounds like communism but ok

[@selaimutiara]

It's already shown to public in Indonesia since last year. Rumors say the Wuling MiniEV, already in the production in Indonesia and will be for sale this year. I am definitely going to get one. Currently I am using one of the petrol Wuling SUV and I'm impressed with that car...

[@jadibegini1571]

Except Wuling Indonesia sell this small EV at US$16.700 to USD 20.000, preorder started this July 2022. Do you still want it at 3-4x price in China?

[@selaimutiara]

@@jadibegini1571 I am going for a test drive first, it's a must for deciding all cars that I bought... I think its still a fair price looking at the specification, features given and compared to others EV prices in Indonesian market. Although, I hope it can be much cheaper with government incentive...

[@Balangair1]

@@selaimutiara I agree. The Ora Black Cat EV is already priced above USD25k in Malaysia. I think we Asians outside China are being played out by our own car manufacturers. They're not enthusiastic about EVs and are still putting up obstacles (ridiculous pricing for one) to herd to buy petrol - driven cars.

[@panjialfian4487]

@@jadibegini1571 hefty tax is ridiculous in Indo. Always every cars in Indo have a hefty tax thanks to "luxury items" stereotype on cars 😂😂

[@davefroman4700]

There is an updated version of the Mini for export now. Twice the battery, twice the power and slightly bigger as well. Capable of highway speeds with 4 adult passengers and up to 300km of range. They are already starting to sell them in Europe now.

[@claravanholst2371]

Oh, so awesome 👏 But hopefully they can expand production outside Europe. I’m in New Zealand & I want this Mini EV car 🚗 for myself 🙏 We don’t have that many charging stations, especially in apartments, but I think we have government subsidy for electric / hybrid cars, just not sure if this Mini EV will qualify for it. But geez....this Mini EV is super cute 🤗🤩

[@JohnBoen]

Without airbags and crumple zones they are legal on freeways? I thought that was a requirement.

[@alanchantiefighterskuanlia627]

The GameBoy version. Comes with airbags abs

[@laljitclare5749]

I think it is very cute, for retirees like us to go to Dr's appt. and fetch groceries it's a perfect car.

[@CyberMaster86]

if it kept the 4 seats and added a trunk it would be even better ^^

[@Superman-lx9vg]

China Copied Indian Maruthi Wagon R

[@CyberMaster86]

@@Superman-lx9vg i can see the similarities indeed. but still i prefer the chinese version. more attractive in terms of looks.

[@redstream1237]

@@Superman-lx9vg Vagon R is actually suzuki product wholly and they sell worst Vagon R in India in camparison to Pakistan or Sri Lanka

[@joeking433]

There are places where golf carts are used to get around town. This could easily replace golf carts.

[@andyalbright1991]

Yes I would consider buying this mini for local drives

[@SquishySenpai]

I would buy one of these In a heartbeat. I just go to and from work, and run short errands. I don't even need the freeway most of the time.

[@wakeno.6047]

If you want to stay alive you probably shouldn't, the safety of this car is totally not very safe.

[@greedyy6575]

@@wakeno.6047 this car is not for freeway. this car is only desgin for local. even in china. this car is not legal in freeway.

[@greedyy6575]

it also cheaper than you thought in china. it is only 3000 dollars in china market. so most chinese perfer this car as a transpot tools in city. but if they want to go freeway the will use the normal car. if they want to go other city, they will use high speed train.

[@soltysss]

I would buy it for $5500, it would be ideal for most of my city driving and I wouldn't have to degrade my diesel car for such short commutes.

[@tak60viz]

I live in the US. And I would definitely buy this car if it was available here, especially at the price. But a big problem though is that there are no charging stations. Since I live in an apartment there is no way to charge at home.

[@anga.2359]

Look into the Changli. Charges with a regular plug, shipped from Alibaba, and legal this year from what I hear.

[@georgedang449]

It's 220v, stand in China, but used only by your basement dryer here. The good news is every home in the us has 220v to the breaker box, you just have to spend $100-200 to hire an electrician to connect a breaker for 3 wire line instead of 2 wire line. Or watch a KZbin video and diy. Simple stuff.

[@lauradoyle1111]

We have a charging station at my nearby walmart. Just built it this year.

[@coolorochi]

Changli is not road legal. I think someone tell me mini ev can now use normal plug from home outlet to charge.

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Sucks to be you

[@user-rk3ub8ql5d]

Currently im in awed by the Chinese in 3 things, their digital currency, their infrastructure especially their high speed railway and now their little EV. GOD, its like they live in a different dimensions, i mean future dimensions. It's crazy.

[@gucciflipflopbleep]

but privacy or freedom of speech isn't welcome there

[@user-rk3ub8ql5d]

@@gucciflipflopbleep Nope, they can be free, they can maintain their privacy as long as their action didn't destabilise the progress of the whole China's development. For example to avoid creating mass confusion and civil unrest instigate by external forces in china, they must follow the guidance and the rules, plus china won't oppressed their civilians bcos they r Chinese government most valuable resources. In china individualism isnt as important as the interest of the majority.

[@burnzy3210]

if you go to china you'll have that image shattered lol

[@MrInternFTL]

@@user-rk3ub8ql5d ok ccp shill

[@seanharricharan9191]

@@user-rk3ub8ql5d Coronavirus scandal.

[@zodiacfml]

just getting started, this is going to be a killer product in Southeast Asia. Any other car maker with a small car will have to scratch their heads on this.

[@penguinpingu3807]

I don't see my family getting one for the foreseeable future. As my family is huge around 6 people. And that car can only fit 4 people.

[@Zvroth]

@@penguinpingu3807 but your family could get 6 of those with the price of 1 other standard Ev's hahahahaha.... Jokes aside certainly this is not for everyone. I live in a hilly city I'm not sure how well this thing can climb up hills lol...

[@Jay-jb2vr]

@@penguinpingu3807 go buy an SUV then

[@DC-bf4fz]

@@leohilary4685 how did you come to the conclusion that the quality is so bad? Just by looking at the price tag?

[@johnwig285]

@@leohilary4685 quality isnt so good? Just because it is made in China just like most of the products u use?

[@jeffholden2369]

This could succeed in Europe if the manufacturers wanted it to. It has the advantage over current micro cars of a rear seat that would be ok for small kids to go shopping with Mum. It could carry the grocery shopping and is more family friendly than other options. A slightly 'enhanced' European version (subject to conformity requirements) could sell at a slightly higher price and Europeans would buy it.

[@-JustHuman-]

It wouldn't be legal most places, no crumble zone and to small wheels for most slow down bumps, just to mention the first things. It would also never survive a t bone accident.

[@syasyaishavingfun]

Yeah European love small cars, they rather not buy car at all if it's expensive and big because they don't need cars living in the city.

[@-JustHuman-]

@@syasyaishavingfun Not really true in all places, I see more medium to large cars here, and no car without a the possibility of a trailer hatch. As that is how we move most things, and why pickups are not that popular.

[@iwonajarosz7806]

@@syasyaishavingfun i do not know where do u live. but where i live they drive bigger and bigger, higher and higher. on the roads that you cannot actualy carry on any race they drive super fast cars. they complain about the space on the street because cars are bigger and bigger sometimes longer than the houses built long time ago. funny part also that many simply have cars to drive to train station. then they change to train and in london they use metro. and the big fat cars spend the whole day on a stations parking lot. but hey, i guess they need that.

[@pabloricardodetarragon2649]

You have the Citroen Ami. 45 km h, 50 to 70 km autonomy, rechargeable from any 220V 15A outlet. 7400 €. It can be driven by a 14 years old.

[@Redbeta]

It's like the Liberty ship in the US during WW2: Brutally simple, doesn't take much to make, and costs very little to buy and make. It's perfect for pretty much anyone for any community who need a car.

[@sunboat800]

I already have a Bajaj Chetak electric vehicle (2 wheeler), so I can relate to whatever is being described. I would happily buy this if available in India!!.. this is simple, practical, and made for people.. lovely design, dynamics, and style. Scores high on practicality also!!.. excellent video and description!!. I will treasure this video!!..

[@aniruddha7979]

A perfect urban vehicle, will also provide protection from dust, pollution, sunlight, rain ☔ and will require less space to park 👍🏽 It can be considered as electric nano

[@hendrikhardeman9832]

The Tata Nano was a failure. To save costs they compromised on safety.

[@aniruddha7979]

@@hendrikhardeman9832 I never considered Tata nano as a car but an auto rickshaw on 4 wheels, it is one of the best vehicles for urban transport

[@hendrikhardeman9832]

@@aniruddha7979 Whether you see it as a car or an autorickshaw it's unsafe. That's why they stopped manufacturing it.

[@aniruddha7979]

@@hendrikhardeman9832 I think they stopped manufacturing because of dipping sales, the campaign of car getting fire made negative impact on the sales of the car, also the corporate vigilance had reported that it was a planned conspiracy, anyways, the car was a very good urban vehicle, which would provide space, protection from rain, dust, sunlight, easy parking etc, I had travelled in it many times, in a place like himachal even today people drive it happily, I will always appreciate the design as it had enough leg room driving comfort Inspite of it being so compact, except the vibration during initial pickup I enjoyed the rides, But again I will say its a very nice urban vehicle and should not be taken to highways

[@hendrikhardeman9832]

@@aniruddha7979 From the Wikipedia page about the Tata Nano : _In 2014, a Nano was crashed for NCAP by ADAC in Germany. Despite Tata's claim that it was expecting 4 stars, the Nano got zero stars for lack of adult protection and didn't even meet basic UN safety requirements._

[@sumaisvlogs2772]

India really need this car!.

[@sanalkumar170]

Nano can be a better Ev... With 3doors

[@sumaisvlogs2772]

@@sanalkumar170 nanos price is also increasing!.

[@ranjitkhangar1674]

@HoSayLiao Lo whole world is suffering due to Wuhan virus

[@aliendude4064]

We do have Nano ev..

[@vijaypattan3133]

*THIS CAR WILL COST AROUND 6 LAKH IN INDIA SO ITS BETTER TO BUY TATA TIAGO CAR INSTEAD OF THIS DABBA*

[@palikerongrider1056]

I love it's boxy style and simplicity of it's features... Who needs all the gadgets and techs of tesla cars when all u need is something to drive from point A to B right?

[@しげお-h4i]

Another plus is how you can decorate it

[@slurpii4669]

Tesla failed the exact moment they thought making a toyota corolla on steroids was a good idea

[@samsudin670]

cars are not made for getting from point a to b..

[@ractmo]

@@samsudin670 than for what, shawty

[@samsudin670]

@@ractmo its more than that anime dude, cars are living entities that the car community believes and loves

[@pallabjd]

I think the most awesome thing about this car is that it's a 4 seater !! That too at 5000 $ range.... that's great !!

[@jamesl.o.h.6000]

Such a cute and loving looking car! One of the best design small car ive ever seen. The interior is so cheek and stylistly minimalist. A popular trend nowadays. And I can park half a dozen of them in my garage since house area are getting smaller and ever smaller while price of houses are getting higher. I would want to get one if it comes to my country! It look decent and fun, a car I would use anywhere. I'm sure the parking is easy and miantenace should be very economical. Well done.

[@arminius6506]

In China a number plate for your new internal combustion engine car will cost you up to 10k dollars and on the other hand you can buy this Mini EV for 4k with feee number plate.

[@Tkdmaster1991]

This is probly the most overlooked part honestly, and the most important. Doesn't matter how cheap yur car is if you can't get the plates for it due to insane costs.

[@Zvroth]

You have to win a lottery to get a car plate in major city like Shanghai I think lol...

[@aniruddha4405]

It makes perfect sense to buy this in urban metropolis. So, going to work everyday is the best use case.

[@jackzhou4813]

This is the best electric car for commuting to work

[@t8polestarcyan22]

So too for shopping and school runs.

[@doliveirajapan]

I love the Chinese EV, I got one myself from ZD in China and it only costed me $2000, It was a great purchase because it was cheap, electric and very good looking. I think that I would struggle to pay for a regular car, and the mini EV saved me from such things.

[@phusicus_404]

Hello, can you share me info about your ev car model and how did you ship it? I might end up buying one

[@pradeeprajawat1419]

No way

[@ravenouself4181]

The styling is refreshing, the range is more than enough for city driving, the price is very affordable. So, Yes, I would definitely get one if I ever get the chance.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

It's so very affordable and its full EV. God bless, the EV.

[@HAPPYMEGALO]

God bless China

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

@@HAPPYMEGALO China is the only country in the world who practises state atheism now Maybe Vietnam as well

[@HAPPYMEGALO]

@@TonySoprano-p6i China is blessed by God despite practicing atheism

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

@@HAPPYMEGALO 1 they aren’t and 2 they don’t give a fuck

[@HAPPYMEGALO]

It's the most advanced country nowadays before USA was the blessed one but time has changed

[@roddudaful]

Would love this car in America. It would sell like the VW bug. I am there to buy one if I ever get the chance

[@maiwind1819]

I agree I would love to have this as a car also

[@richr161]

I don't think so. This pretty much almost a direct copy of Japanese kei car designs which they have been producing for 50 years, which themselves been "inspired" from many European "mini" cars around the same time. Americans have rejected small cheap cars and prefer to finance 30k cars which are considered "cheap" in America. I'd absolutely love these or other cheap cars, but companies don't want to build them. Also regulators that don't have any exemptions or incentives to adopt small cars. This is from somebody who owns multiple kei cars.

[@roddudaful]

@@richr161 I understand it is not a VW. But the same appeal that attracted me to the VW, cheap, small, basic transportation draws me to cars like this. I had 4 VW’s in the 70’s and 80’s. Also bought the first Hyundai that came out for 3,999. Basic, cheap, transportation is my thing

[@ts1931]

Yeah!!

[@TheFilmCredits3]

@Cole Clapperton Smart Car failed cos of other reasons, not cos it's not a good product. History of the world is LITTERED with bad products beating technologically superior products because of bribes. VHS (4 hour video tapes) beat VCR2000 (8 hour video tapes)

[@satibel]

tbh as a european given I can get a 5k subsidy, I'd buy that. I already have a diesel van, but I'm gonna get a kid, and for daily driving to school it seems perfect, and it can also be a good grocery getter with the rear seats taken out. I don't have highways near me anyway, so I'd be doing 80 kph max, the 4 seats are good enough for most cases, the small car is good for parking wherever (compared to my 6m van.) if it's marketed as a comfort 4 seat alternative to a road legal atv, I think it would be really popular in europe too.

[@karen53164]

This is how I think American automakers have missed out for the last three decades--because they refused to make really small very cheap cars for the lowest class. They mostly made cars that kept getting bigger and bigger and more expensive, which is fine for those who could afford them, but the lost out on other buyers who couldn't.

[@petschannel9952]

the problem is the highways in the US

[@luvraylina.]

@@petschannel9952 and reckless driving

[@davie_kamau]

It's practical for someone who just need a daily vehicle for commuting to work. The appearance isn't bad either.

[@seanlee3863]

I'd get this as a second car. I can see it being pretty useful for groceries or running small errands without wasting gas in my main car

[@someoneelse7629]

I would get it as my first car, to do 95% of my trips with, and keep my 20y old diesel as a second car for the 5% trips (long trips, highway, towing and so on)

[@seanlee3863]

@@someoneelse7629 as long as you live in the city then it'll be pretty good for a first car because you can scratch it, and damage it and it won't be a huge financial burden especially when your driving skills aren't honed yet. But yeah, if I live in the city, I'd definitely be using this like 90% of the time

[@t8polestarcyan22]

Totally agree. This car in this vid ticks lots of boxes for basic needs for local commutes.

[@deepu7988]

China is no 1 in electric car making there growth bigger Day by day coming time belong to china smart and hard working Nation...

[@misterkay1603]

Please make this available to the rest of the world. I will be the first to buy it in my country. Exactly what we need 🔥🔥🔥

[@Dosedmonkey]

A luxury EV was never going to hold the most sales for long. We need EVs for the masses. MG5 looks like a good one for Europe.

[@omkarsutar578]

Looks like WagonR in electric mode 🔥

[@be.yourself.]

I Hope Tata Will Bring Cars Like This, And Surpass Maruti Suzuki in Automobile Race

[@vorlon81]

In your dreams Hindu 😂

[@badaxe_gaming]

@@vorlon81 hindu hater.

[@scipioafricanus6979]

@@vorlon81 Ok #11 with fried rice and duck sauce.

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

I like it. I like the look, and the lackluster performance is more than offset by it's low price and economy. I could sell my '99 Honda CR-V, buy one of these and have money left over. My insurance would go way down. If I could get an outlet in my apartment building's garage, I could charge it for free. Long road trip, even? I'm 73, retired and with nothing but time. What's not to love?!

[@MsHappykarkar]

lll

[@pillosify]

The video was talking about electric cars in China but, instead of showing roads in Beijing or somewhere else in China, the Chinatown in Thailand pops up out of nowhere -_-

[@rylandplassmann9095]

I live in the US and I would LOVE to have this be my first car!

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

@@Alex-yj9xl not a performance car

[@michaelmcclure4263]

I'd buy that car in a heartbeat if it were available in the U.S.A. Unfortunately, it will never be here because automakers have controlled vehicle production and convinced the public they must have ginormous trucks and SUV's.

[@maolo76]

right. you have a monster car with 350 hp driving in a city with 25 mph speed limit..lol.

[@michael4741]

Honestly i think it's awesome. I currently live in the philippines so i'm going to look to see if i can buy one yay!!

[@lowket]

If this is the future, then i welcome it with both arms. I want one!

[@lolollolol1436]

Wish we had this in Canada...China has all the best stuff for best price :(

[@duggydugg3937]

the all wheel drive would be good for Canadian winters

[@yanickgenest1324]

Yep, this model, or another just a tiny biy bigger, with a 150 kph top speed, and it would sell like crazy !

[@kuoliu9287]

Looking for importer in Canada,anybody?

[@jackzhou4813]

Canada is a rich country and its citizens are also rich, so it doesn’t need any cheap products

[@duggydugg3937]

@@jackzhou4813 no country is rich.. all have unnecessary debt

[@mahendranrs1805]

From India,.. Its high time to introduce these kinds of models in India.

[@anand.suralkar]

Yup I am baffled how it's not already selling in india

[@evergreennj8950]

I watched some of the content on the WION channel. It seems there is too much anti-China sentiment in India which would help explain why they haven't sold any in India or will any time soon...

[@worldofdoom995]

@atma ranjan I mean from what I've read it wasn't cheap enough or practical enough to buy one instead of a moped

[@mindtwister1984]

@@evergreennj8950 Nah, consumerism has no borders. Xiaomi and Tik Tok were very welcome in India until petty politicians with their hands tied by Indian conglomerates, have followed their master's bidding.

[@CookingwithYarda]

Much cheaper then Smart car, but fulfilling the same purpose, that's a win, win situation !!

[@Adrenaline_chaser]

I LOVE IT! the angular appearance is the least of the worries and is actually a plus point for me, since it makes the car more compact. Being in the EU tho, I can't buy it yet. For the next gen/ European version I hope they will make it more capable, increasing the range to 250 km and the speed to 130 km/h while maintaining the cost below 10.000

[@simonking3949]

I personally find its appearance looks good.

[@Draig005]

Of even 10% of Chinese population buys this car then it will obviously beat tesla😂

[@jacobgoldenofficial4321]

This video is stupid 💀

[@NemoEUC]

I'm going to see how I can get one shipped here in Los Angeles. Wish me luck

[@ku8721]

Look into the Kandi K27 instead. They may cost more and honestly this looks nicer, but the Kandi is already going for sale in in the US in fact they already have certification from the IRS for the 7.5k tax credit which drops the price of a K27 to less than 10k! Also after the import fees, shipping, and customs the K27 would probably cost less overall!

[@everettgreenwood4338]

The US law on importing cars only allows importation of cars that are 25 years old or are already have a variant sold in the US.

[@iamsobored113]

Google a company named "Electric import motors", they sell them in the US for ~$5000, they are sold as low speed vehicles and top speed is 30ish

[@rajeshranjan5170]

I m wishing you luck

[@joeking433]

@@ku8721 It costs around $3000 to ship it, you know, right?

[@WASPdaddy]

I would drive one in the city for work etc,,, does what it says! I have my Harley for those "memory moments" at the weekend :) it's the Chinese Beetle

[@johnb5456]

I live in Australia and this car would suit me because where I live is one place shopping. That is a large shopping center, surrounded by every business you could imagine. Only a couple of minutes drive from one shop to the other.

[@SromolKhmer]

At this price and with such a cute design, I would definitely buy one if it find it's way to Australia.

[@deepakhandique9187]

These guys are now far ahead of the world in terms of practicality, common sense & future compatiblilty...

[@aznrobot9637]

Are you from china?

[@betawolfhd]

I'd love to have this car myself in the states, pretty compelling

[@MartialBachoffner]

I would love to see the result of the crash test. I agree with @Paul Hudson, a simple EV and not an overpriced status symbol.

[@zeniktorres4320]

That's the issue with small cars unfortunately. Safety can be improved with design, materials and appointments, but there is a limit due to size.

[@TheLwaller09]

@@zeniktorres4320 there are plenty of small cars that are safe. None of them are made in China. Their cars don't even come close to DOT standards of many other tiny cars that are sold here. The video conveniently didn't mention that when talking about why they wouldn't be sold here or in Europe, but THATS the biggest reason.

[@TheJahangirkhattak]

Would love to buy one. Practical n Economical, indeed the best of both the worlds.

[@aca2983]

I've liked these since I first learned of them, because they're simple and "no-b.s." There is a refreshing non-nonsense honesty about them. An entirely different vehicle, but I feel similarly about the US-market Ford Maverick small truck.

[@yuhgdhg2768]

Outstanding effort, save nature

[@endrizo]

tell that to americans who still love big V8s

[@syedputra5955]

Cities like new york should have a place for min EV's.

[@singharjot86]

Beautiful,compact and very very practical car for conjusted cities.

[@opuntian]

Wish our nano comes back as an ev.

[@psudheersharma]

I will definitely buy, provided there's a good charging network. Looking forward to see one such vehicle in India soon. Thanks for the video.

[@SapioiT]

This is likely going to be popular in Europe at least, and likely also in USA, because in Europe people already have small cars, new quality small cars are very rare, and this vehicle is several times cheaper than current small cars currently sold by the manufacturers.

[@TheDotBot]

There's the Citroën Ami but maybe it's a bit too iconoclastic to be a serious proposition, especially as it will only do 45 kph and therefore has 'mobility scooter' written all over it. I'd still get one but... the Mini EV absolutely hits the sweet spot. (Oh and I really don't care much for Elon Musk, his attitude or his target group but that's a different issue.) Apart from that, the Mini EV would be ideal for car-sharing schemes.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

Small car + electrification = Perfect futuristic recipe of city cars

[@zmmtpomfg5462]

Wuling Product is reliable and good quality, problem is tariff and local car manufacturers will hamper it.

[@guanda76]

Hopefully this micro car arrive in Europe soon. Such affordable price tag, and it reminds me of the old classic mini Cooper

[@Gi-Home]

Strange assertion that they needed GM's know how to make an electric car in China, quite the opposite is no doubt true.

[@queen_of_4]

Would love to have one for bringing kids to school 😊

[@JFebrillet]

This car would be great from commuting from work and back home. As well as running small errands . I would love to own one .

[@ryandesilva1206]

This is the perfect car for daily commute :)

[@heynhamnham]

I'm loving these custom mini ev's lol makes me happy, the drivers are happy too. Kinda reminds me of Tokyo Drift, waiting for someone to put neon lights under it and some good speakers

[@tonyrusi1978]

I’d buy it for 5 grand too!

[@tonyrusi1978]

@hits*academic Since you’re obviously a genius, what do you drive?

[@tonyrusi1978]

@hits*academic You drive an A-12 single seat CIA spy plane?? 🤠

[@alanOHALAN]

@hits*academic if you put 5k into Tesla stocks 10 years ago, now you would be milionaire.

[@PatricksFinanzen]

For 5k I would buy one here in Switzerland. Perfect commuter car! But here it would cost like 20k with taxes and would not get registration got tons of reasons.

[@ahmadmuzakkir6792]

same here in Malaysia...stupid gov

[@georgecarlinn6288]

@Rahul das you have tata nexon electric so why crying 🤪🤪

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

20k in taxes is embarrassing

[@oceanman3996]

The Chinese manufacture so much and are extremely good at it.

[@yangpentingkomentar]

We have Wuling Air ev in Indonesia, the longer range version of Mini Ev. Wuling Air ev has standard range (200 km) and long range (300 km) version

[@ZLL668]

It's actually coming to Europe.

[@thejessecarr]

I hope they manufacture it in Europe

[@ZLL668]

@@thejessecarr yes, will be made in Latvia.

[@jayeshmonlbs]

​@Immortal soul not a bad option considering its price $4000

[@voongnz]

So cool, I'd actually drive this than ride my moped for quick errands.

[@stormrunner9435]

i would love to see mini ev car to appear more in the USA. i would still keep my gas car for longer trips. But for around town, like my commute to work or to get groceries, this would do just fine.

[@spacecadet76]

I envision that there will be wireless charging underground in public parking lots and maybe personal home so the e cars can be charged without wires. 😄

[@vladimirdosen9767]

Of course I would buy this car. The main problem is - in Europe it will be at least double in price. EU will find a way to make it more expensive in domestic market.

[@katiecannon8186]

If sold in America, I’d buy one immediately! Great car for running around in.

[@Watson7899]

From concept to running on road in 12 months is actually like a concept

[@XTube4u]

In India, we are already used to this angular appearance. Thanks to Maruthi Wagon R

[@jayeshmonlbs]

wagon r is international model

[@ranjitkhangar1674]

China copy all international car designs

[@staytech6662]

@@ranjitkhangar1674 the only thing China can copy from India is not using toilet's!

[@UnusualPete]

It's cheaper than Apple products. 😱

[@anand.suralkar]

@Peter Hicks yeah a but a freaking electric car yeah .

[@sriderr5424]

but i wonder why??? people keep buying apple product even though they clearly can't afford it.

[@UnusualPete]

@@sriderr5424 It's a conundrum. 😵 So many people in my country have iPhones, regardless of the version. Even the refurbished old iPhones are pricey (around the price of a new midship or near-flagship Android). And it's not just Apple products... A lot of under privileged people have high end vehicles, constant traveling to other countries, etc. I sometimes say: "poor people use the little money they have for essential things; those people (we call them 'pelintras', don't know the translation) make loans for cars, phones, travels and vacations but don't feed their kids/themselves". 😟

[@sriderr5424]

@Peter Hicks I bet big giant tech loves this kind of people.

[@sankalpmishra505]

Apple sucks

[@duca746]

This is great. For people who does not travel a lot, live in the cities with a lot of rush, this is a great car!

[@challacustica9049]

This is the kind of car we need around the world. A real practical car. It's like the Yugo of the modern day.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

That would be perfect for me: to go back and forth from home to the train station (6+6km) where I pick the train to the office is perfect. I can leave it in the parking lot without fearing someone stealing it, not caring about hailstorms, it will be extra cheap to maintain and... ...I can leave my 280HP Giulia for the weekend! Please import them in EU!

[@waynebrundidge206]

I was surprised about the car and interested in it. I plan to look for more info on it.

[@laurence1463]

Wuling Hongguang MINI EV car does not highly rely on charging piles, it can be charged directly with the 220V three-plug power supply of the ordinary household grounding wire. It takes about 6 hours to 9 hours to charge. There is a macaron version that looks more cute

[@ak5659]

The almost perfect city car. For Europe & N America it'd need awd (motor @ each wheel?) and a bit more ground clearance for snow and robust heating/ac... With those mods it'd satisfy 90% of my driving needs. Then I'd have some cool vintage car for the other 10%.

[@riazhassan6570]

The Chinese approach is practical. People need affordable transportation more than showing off in high powered contraptions that get stuck in traffic anyway. I am all for it

[@prof.jojopangan2407]

Oh I wish to have one! It helps the environment with no pollution! E-Car should be car of the future!

[@jerid6532]

Buying one if I move back in San Fran.

[@TheMushavhi]

Bring it to 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦... would make a good transporter for going to gym and shopping

[@UnitedAsia]

Good car for a super great price 👍👍

[@Hammad_Speaks]

Had there been no China, we couldn't have afford anything. A big thumb's up to them for making everything Affordable for a common man.

[@hermanman8235]

Excellent alternative to a motorcycle..but not available as yet in my area.i will stick to my Yamaha 150 until then.excellent video 👍👍

[@duggydugg3937]

i like the look.. good for urban deliveries..

[@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520]

Best looking electric car in my opinion

[@alex46215]

thank god your opinion doesnt matter.

[@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520]

@@alex46215 one day it will matter

[@sreea2365]

@@alex46215 and does yours?

[@chubbygardener]

It will be soon sold in Europe with some improvements and under the name Freze Froggy. The price probably under 9.000 €.

[@default2591]

Two doors, Rear engine, RWD. This is a Porsche

[@SilveredRaven]

I'm from the United States, located in the North East, I would love to purchase one of these for local usage, as it would definitely keep my overall costs down.

[@jinz948]

I see it like a covered electric scooter of sorts. It's perfect keeps me dry when it rains 😜☺️😜☺️☺️