6 Insanely cheap electric cars from China
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2022
- China are making by far the most affordable electric cars in the world, and many Western companies have opened manufacturing plants in the country.
So why can't the Western world have cheap electric cars? Rich takes a look at what's on offer in the Chinese market, and whether these offerings could reach the UK or the US.
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My mum was made in India she had not broken since day one.
Hahahah this made me laugh more than it should! 😅
Hahaha. It's me that's supposed to make people laugh, but you've done a better job
mum's*
sorry, fun ruined
@@toyotaprius79 sorry wrong grammar
lol.
Best EV video up to date. Thanks.👍👍
We are born in the 1950th and would swap our ICE Smart Cabrio (EV Smarts have less than 120km range) for this Wuling Cabrio for around these prices, even up to €20k.
But we fear, that the EU will play the protectionism game for its own car market and slap a huge tax on Chinese cars.
On top of that, the Dutch government is lowering the subsidy every year, in 2023 from €3250 to €2750, but only for EV's bought in the first few weeks.
For the rest of the 11 month there is no subsidy at all. We hope for the Chinese EV's, that would give the masses a chance to ride an EV to.
Otherwise, 90% of the ICE cars will stay on the road for the next 50 years.
@user-qr8gs8jf1t Thanks. 👍
That is exactly what would happen.
And it goes the same way for exports into China. No car can survive tarrifs and regulations unless it's built in China in partnership with a Chinese automaker.
@吃货小美女 it sounds promising 🤞🤞 but tarrifs' % were higher for electric/hybrid cars like the Chevrolet Volt, or Opel/Vauxhall Ampera.
Nonsense, China is the lord of protectionism and the quality is still beyond par, i.e. safety is a non item, BYD cars are worthless in a car crash and so on, much chance in your Chinese car.
@@rc666 So you didnt follow much about BYD, and want to live in your bubble where only USA build stuff is the top. RThats what the USA thought in the 70th of Japan cars and motorbikes.
Keep on dreaming. You know where Tesla, Porche VW, Volvo etc get there cars and tech from? Yes China.
You and your mates do an absolutely fun job providing info on EVs. Thanks for a great show and a load of laughs! Bob ampbell
Am i the only one seeing that the BYD E1 body looks like a first generation 107, C1, Aygo?
But great video as always! Looking forward to the next!
Cars like the C1, 107 and Aygo are desperately needed, but they were axed.
Toyota cynically thinks that consumers are willing to pay +3000 more for less room and larger wheels and an 'X' branding campaign.
2:15 1. GM CABRIO CONVERTIBLE
3:38 2. CHANG LI
5:55 3. BYD S2
7:50 4. BYD E1
9:47 5. UKRAINE 2020
11:23 6. GAC AION S
Thanks!
I've seen these $1000 cars and i want them for the UK market (no different from the bubble cars of the 60's) If everyone were to drive these little things the UK roads would be around 70% safer (granted i'm pulling figures out of my arse) I'm not interested in going fast and having the biggest bollock on the road, i just want to get from A to B cheaply and safely, I wish an importer would get on the case.
You,me and most of the rest of us,mate.
sadly by the time UK govt takes a cut, a £1000 ev will be more like £20k!
What can't name your favorite Ferrari? Pfff... my favorite is the red one!
Correct answer
I needed a quick laugh, mom jokes always work 😂
British humour at it's finest, it's making me proud to be a fellow Brit.
Love your commentary, keep em coming,
Lots of love Lol (David Cameron).
Lol right back at you. Thanks for the kind words :)
Absolutely loved your humour. Laughed all the way through. 😂
If they think Number 6 at 25k is such a good bargain, then I'm surprised they didn't bring up the MG4 which is already available for sale in the UK with the base model starting at 26k
It's because:
1) $25k is cheaper than £26k
2) We've already done a whole video on the MG4
3) It's a higher end and higher spec car than the MG4, for less money
@@Electroheads Thanks for reply. By the way, also curious why you referred to the Wuling-Hongguan Mini EV Cabriolet as the GM Cabrio Convertible. While GM is a joint-venture partner, I've never heard anyone else refer to it with that name before
@@mrmawson2438 What's your question?
Came for the info. Subscribed for this guy. 😂😂😂😂. ❤ from Canada.
People used to stick their noses up at Japanese imports back in the 60s but grew to love Japanese quality. Might the same happen with China someday?
I don't think so. China had a bad reputation for producing products that won't last. My employer bought a washing machine and it only lasted 3 months. I bought an electric fan(made in china) and it only worked for 3 months. Japan could still continue to strive since everyone knows that japan could produce high quality products that could last for quite a while at an acceptable price.
@@tanalson I was trying to give China the benefit of the doubt, but alas, you’re right… 🫤
Getting an electric ⚡ car should go a long way in saving earth from pollution, imagine a society that burns low on Fossil fuels and it's clean, big ups to all the companies and men out there putting in their all to archive this greatness 💯
In respect to your idea, not everyone can afford to purchase an E car besides it's quite costly even to maintain it🤷how do the common man go about it?
It's the 21 century or more lol but men you should get yourself involved in the modern world, they're many opportunities out there that can actually bring good incomes for ya , that's how you escape the rat race.
@@grachirussel1805 Tesla's especially 😂it take a huge bag to get that baby, but I will get it or my son will, in due time 🤞
@@grachirussel1805 Hahaha, that's not a big deal mate, imagine someone like buffet wanna get his hands on a Tesla won't he do it? He will because he have made some investment and measures to keep his steady streams of income, that's why it's very good for everyone to have an investment in stocks, Crypto, and ETFs , that is labour that pays in the future and next.
@@David_garner9 Thank you so much Larson, I will do my best to get myself busy with some 1nvestment.
Great honest vid 😊
Where are the links to the cars?
is the byd e1 still available? hardly any video about this car!
3:31 you made my day 😂❤
Great vlog. Fascinating. Have you seen the price of a new diesel focus ? Makes these look cheap.
Thanks Trevor! I haven't, but I'll take a look
Last time I checked VW prices, in maybe 2019, the 1.4l TDI was marginally less expensive than the Golf E.
Came here to watch a video about cheap electric cars and found a hidden gem comedian!! 🤣 Kudos to you sir!
GM Cabrio is better known for its Chinese brand Wuling, made by a JV with GM.
China has 10 million Evs, 46% of the global fleet in use as of June 2022. With such a huge market, Chinese car makers have all of the money to invest for renovation. Chinese Evs have a lot of cool features like voice control, AI etc integrated. The worst thing the US government did was trying to block Chinese Evs, that did hurt the US consumers by higher Ev prices without enough competition, when a nice BYD cost only ~10k USD in China.
Sorry had to watch the first part twice due to laughing so much 😂
Ah man that has made my day - thanks
"Not my savings after 12 years of Tory Governments"-priceless, mate
Thanks, was proud of that one
Thanks 😊
what are the steps of importing , certification extra cost of bringing a vehicle into the usa?
@Tracey K. This video has some of that info. ruclips.net/video/bixJDOH864U/видео.html
Am new in viewing your blogs which I love you honesty! But you do go on about leather seats? In todays climate one doesn't want to be getting into their car which has leather seats when wearing shorts on a summers day -ouch! I have the MG3. i did order the new MG4, but there were shipping delays ( months) then the prices went up by £4000? No thank you! I look forward to your next blog! Cheers!
This episode was super funny! :D
Thanks!
The BYD E1 or Peugeot 108 / Citroen C1 / Toyota Aygo mark 1 by looks - is an interesting concept - there needs to be a replacement for the VW eUP! but I doubt if they’ll bring that one to Europe it’s more likely to end up in ‘developing’ countries
I missed this dude,ps,I love that mini coupe 😍
Aww thanks Andrew. It's good to be back!
@@Electroheads 😊
So a $900 vehicle ends up costing $7K to get it to the USA? Then why is it that it costs LESS to get a Tesla here?
But when will these come to America?
The subject matter is fairly interesting and you would make a great straight man in a comedy team duo because you have a great dry sense of humor. The British accent is always a plus too. We half brothers and sisters out here are always captivating by that proper English. Something about it just fascinates the rest of us. We really do love the people of the UK. But getting back to the little Chinese EV's, they really have very limited real world applications the way I see it. No offense please. I think I would want one strictly for inner city driving only. Other than that, not so much. So, Pip Pip, Tally Ho and all that good stuff. Take care my good man.
I agree... America needs to build inexpensive electric cars for the average person...
Chinese aren't stupid enough to borrow $80 for 6 years for a depreciating new technology asset. But Amercians and Europeans are....
I'd love to see a video covering as many mini ev vehicles you can find for less than $5000 ❤
It's less about build quality, and more about safety standards. Each year we add more expensive requirements for cars to be road legal. Also, RHD is a thing, and LHD Chinese cars will never come to AU, NZ, UK. Still interesting to see what's possible, but we need to double the price at least to have any hope of seeing them released in RHD.
*sad noises*
These Chinese EVs have been imported for to India, Singapore and Indonesia as a priority over western markets. Maybe that's the better business model, but leaves us Europeans wanting cars that aren't overgrown and overpriced
@@toyotaprius79 India's safety requirements are lower, so they can still be road legal in India. We'd probably have an easier time importing an Indian RHD car and getting it to pass compliance than a LHD Chinese one. Would still cost a lot.
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No need to worry too much. Chinese EVs are tested and certified in EU and Japan, and are quite popular there. If Biden didn't guard the US market to benefit US car makers, they would have been here as well. Tesla has been cutting price in China to keep up with the competition.
Do y’all have the any of the links so I can look into buying some of these?
Electtoheads
900 dollars is less expensive than my scooter
it would be nice to here about how you import to the uk
Request.....can you research airlines that are willing to place scooters on the plane as opposed to inside luggage compartment. How much? Thanks
It takes more emissions to mine the stuff to make your electric car and recycle them when you're done then what it does just to have a normal gas vehicle
If there is no highway in between! Definitely a go to car for buying milk from the nearest grocery store!
I can’t see the join button maybe because I have RUclips premium. Anyway, great channel, have half a coffee on me.
You are a King amongst men. Thank you!
@@Electroheads you’re my favourite mate, definitely the sexiest host
Some Chinese cars are already available in the UK. I would be interested to know about dealership and maintenence and accident repair support. How about a video dealing with those aspects of ownership.
How quickly do they cook you when the batteries catch on fire?
Subscribed 😂
I want more micro EVs, in the L6e-B and L7e-C segments.
Up to approx. £$€ 10.000
Hi please help as
I m looking small , right hand electric car around £6000 ..plz help ?
The pak yak would legitimately useful even if you couldn't use it on public roads.
I would buy one of these if it where in sale in your webstore 👍🏻
As long as necessary documents for registration is possible to get, I don't mind in particular.
Don't want to order, if I can't legally drive the vehicle after I get it.
However, it is more tempting to order from a website that is bound by local consumer law. Particularly with regard to warranty and complaints.
It's usually easier to deal with complaints with a local dealer, rather than arguing about shipping cost to a different continent in case of complaints.
@@thorbjrnhellehaven5766there's a few of them that do. One. In Texas, one in minisota, and Utah.
I love china and I love there fordable products
I would love a Geely Panda Mini EV here in the UK.
this price range is perfection, i would ditch petrol for a cheap battery car
Just a shame the market says no, they're too much of a threat. But have a Yaris or a Polo that have grown inaccessible over the years.
@@toyotaprius79 give me a 900 dollar battery car (and would scrap my petrol banger tomorrow) any day, then bye..bye petrol.. flood britain with this.. 1 seater is right down my street,, britain is a tiny island and needs tiny cars.. not petrol guzzlers.. all we want is choice??? and now, not tomorrow
Can the BYD E1 be bought in UK? I'm looking for a cheap EV as an urban runaround (in addition to my main car) but don't want to blow £20K+.
Big problem with rust
@@anglosaxonmike8325 No doubt. But if they are "as cheap as chips" to start with, it's not such a big deal.
Chinese electric car = a barbecue sitting on your drive!
public transportation is the actual solution. in some occasions it's just not an option but its "some" not most
in the city these are fine.......but not in rural areas where work still needs to be done..
I just found out that solar parts don't usually breakdown that fast, so solar is not that good for are progressive lives but go on.....
Nether is child sacrifice.....oh wait planned Parenthood was stared by a women kicked out of her Satanic coven...not joking.
Between shiping company, selfish dealer you never get it that cheap.
You know that it SCREAMS QUALITY if it comes from China, Lmao
That would have to be one of the best comments I have heard yet. Thanks for the laughter, yep "SCREAMS QUALITY" Thanks Doc1855
The definition/use of the automobile for the past 100yrs has been defined by the west (US / Europe). V8 power, big, heavy, bloated, pompous luxury, etc.
China EVs are changing the definition/use of vehicle mobility.
While Tesla (Musk) is still catering to "western" appeal.
China is approaching it with a much broader view of what vehicle mobility can be. From the cheap and easily affordable fun transport to the high end super car. China will own the EV market at every level
Love the humour 😂
Can we just watch Eilis riding bikes in hot locations please 😀
No, you have to take the bad (me) with the good (Eilis).
@@Electroheads **why not both meme** 😀🤷♀️
what are the laws on driving a car from Alibaba?
You guys need a computer geek to help with YT algorithms.
I've been following you for a long time and your content deserves a much wider audience than it actually is after this much time and effort.
I do enjoy your videos and I wish you could crack the code besides creating valuable content as always.
Exactly.
But when it comes to car channels, like carwow, it honestly takes an association with dealerships and even having your own website to be seen as valuable by the algorithm.
And then there's the fan supported channels like Johnny Smith's, HubNut, Transport Evolved and Fully charged show. They're seen and treated more as traditional content creators on RUclips by the algorithm.
hi is this cars street legal in europe?
Dont know about China, But Vietnam's top road speed is only 70kmh/45mph-ish. So top speed if driven next door.
He’s gonna have to do something to understand that an electric car is built with the aid of fossil fuels it is charged with the aid of fossil fuels or some sort of thing that requires gas and oil so it’s really not saving a darn thing and then when you go with the range that is let’s say it’s 100 miles you’re only supposed to charge to 80% then you’re supposed to take another 20% for variables like windshield wipers lights heat and air forget the radio boom and that that would really suck down your battery so so now you have to cut that in half because not only do you have to get somewhere but you have to get home it becomes ridiculous.
Buy a steam car then.
Hell no are you crazy the carbon footprint for electric cars are huge. California tells people that they can't charge their cars at night cuz their grid won't handle it! Dumb idea in my eyes
My mom was made in the back seat of a 1949 Pontiac
You said the BYD on 6:11 KRW100,000, but that's $100. LOL!
Did you mean CNY100K?
So cool
if the car is cheap like their construction, is it even worth the investment. Plus, must be expensive to order replacement parts.
BYD build everything on the new London bus except the body 😊
The Chang li may ship to the U.S.A. but its not street legal . None of them are but the Gac Aion , Hyper SSR model only started this year is .
In some states the Changli may be registered as an NEV.
@@stanwbaker Didn't know . Not very useful but beats a golf cart
Issue is cheap but you cannot register or use alot of chinese made cars outside of it except on private land
So funny. Some serious brands (1,3,4,6) mixed with casual models
iPhone and Tesla are assembled in China and not made in China, now it's not hard to invent something and ship and outsource the parts, to be then assembled in China.
We could put my galvanic reactor in a Minghong and give it a limitless range. OR? Would you consider selling me a convertible that I could put my cold fusion reactor in?
We in South Africa have a monetary value that's so low we can't buy anything that the East advertising, our unemployment is greater than 50% we only export fruit or vegetables our minerals have foreign countries ownership but even if you work for them such as Siemens or Du Pont we don't earn the same monies for the se job as our "colleges" overseas which shows us how much we are appreciated and unfortunately the World demands that we damaging the environment but Africans most basic humanitarian requirements aren't equally valued
Google BYD and back axle falling off, shocking build quality , dangerous
I've seen byd cars in Australia
I want a BYD yangwang U8 😉
I have also seen many products on alibaba have "WIERD" captions like this. After a little research I realized they are doing this to get good seo of the search. They named it because the main topic of those days was Ukraine.🤣
Id love to have a small car but in 6'2
I hope China and India bring over good quality cheap long-range electric cars, that's what Europe needs long-range electric cars and better looking too.
My biggest question, as a 6'6" 423lb, very broad shouldered man, is is there a cheap, chinese made electric car that I could drive comfortably...uphill, in a Canadian winter?
No
Yes we do need the power, and the likelihood of the Aussie government importing any thing that retails that cheap with a $6000 ev subsidy, they would never get their money back on the get.
We too have mentally challenged parliamentarians.
the car itself is cheaper than a gas powered car its the battery that cost the money.
When they have been made affordable, how are we going to charge them considering that we are threatened with power cuts this winter, & that is before everyone has switched to EVs.
sloppy toppy in these would go hard
You got a solid laugh for the Lance Armstrong comment. :) And yes, the Chinese Smart cars are extremely attractive and I'd be happy to pay European rates for one. The actual Smart car wasn't ever upgraded to modern tech, hence the tiny range, which the Chinese have proved with multiple similar size cars is a function of terrible Mercedes engineering and penny pinching, and not whether or not a car that size has enough room for enough batteries for a much larger range. Mercedes used to be a great engineer, but he died quite some time ago. Their current crop are pretty weak sauce and as much as I love the Smart car (I had a petrol one) it's the form factor I'm loyal too, not the manufacturer. The new incarnation of Smart claims they'll be producing a Smart car sized Smart at some point, which I will definitely be interested in, but since they're not doing anything quickly, I won't be holding out hope that it'll be reasonably priced or retain any of the Smart qualities that built the brand.
Thanks! Yeah the Smart form factor is good enough for me. I do worry about other road users being in much bigger, more destructive vehicles though.
@@Electroheads Why? Do you know how many times BMW drivers decided I was going too slow and drove straight through my Smart on the M4?
Yeah. None. I seriously don't know what people think is going to happen if you drive properly. The risk is crashing. If you are assuming a crash, you should be assuming you'll die, not that the car will protect you.
Put it another way, do your knife and axe, so you don't slice into a femoral artery because you don't know how to safely use an axe. Don't buy a rubber axe.
There's nothing unsafe about small cars. In fact, the Smart had a great safety rating for the time because of the revolutionary design (to whit, they actually had a modern chassis instead of building new cars on top of 30 year old platforms).
Plus if such small cars were readily available at sensible prices (the Smart was overpriced) and without fuel in them, safety would dramatically increase.
But seriously don't worry about Range Rovers. Those people, as despicable as they are for owning a 4x4 for no reason, also paid enormous amounts of money for it. They don't want to prang it.
All that said - obviously if it genuinely scares you that's probably a good bit of evidence that you'd have a crash from sheer nerves.
I think electric skateboards look really practical but since I never mastered a normal one as a kid, I'm 96% certain I'd fall off at speed, probably into traffic if they did actually make them legal and I got one. :D I'll stick to trying to master a scooter at some point :D
Affordable??? Most EV's are in the 40-50K range, add some options and prices quickly go up to 60K... And you don't want to get T-boned in a small city EV...
1:58 Don't mind the gutter oil.
Electric vehicles in China are also exploding in record numbers.
Number 1 wins.
According to searching the gm Cabrio is a $14,000 car so why is it on here? Shall I watch any more and comment on actual pricing compared to this video?
Dollars? We live in the uk bruv?
Innit. But we have lots of viewers in that other place
Why isn't the GM available in the UK? Oh Right Corporate greed!
Shut up! Show the cars! I had leave before showed one! Looking like a bootleg Sheamus!😂!
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