On a recent trip to China I was able to drive one of the cheapest electric cars being sold there, the Wuling Bingo. This sub $12K USD EV is a great family car with decent range. If available outside of China, would you buy something like this?
I would have liked to see a little more of the car it's self. Infotainment system, is it touch screen, how is the AC controlled, what do the speakers sound like. Nothing extreme, just a quick run through. Still a good video non the less.
Thanks for the feedback. I plan to travel to China again soon and take more time with each car that I drive and make more than one video. Thanks for watching, appreciate the feedback and support!
I had a limited time with this car and I shot everything while travelling with family, so I did what I could to at least show a bit of this car. Next time I will earmark more time and show the car off properly. Thanks for watching!
Very cool car and good video. Nice to see a road trip from China something you don’t see everyday on RUclips. Now would I buy something like this if it was available in the US? Yes I would. Even with the new tariff still cheaper than anything we have on the market (brand new) today.
Totally agree. Even with the tariff still a very competitive option especially in the top trim with the largest battery. It’s a great car for the money.
The cheaper ones will never go through the crash standard testing we require, but the more expensive models from Nio, BYD or Zeeker will have a chance to be sold here once these companies do their due diligence. Glad you liked the video and thank for the input!
I have to ask yo about that fancy intersection "U" turn @ 9:42 , is that allowed there? I see drivers doing that in the lower mainland now and was wondering . Thx
Yes. U turns are allowed in China unless there is a sign saying you can’t (which is rare). They even provide you with dedicated U Turn lanes at busy intersections so you don’t disturb the flow of traffic too much.
Just got back from Jakarta and saw a lot of these on the road along with the micro 2 seat from the same company Had no idea they are so cheap to buy . Yeah wouldn’t want to be caught dead driving one of these , much better to be seen in Porsche or Lamborghini but it could be worse what if someone saw you on the public bus ? I can see these selling like hot cakes
Last time I was in China was in 2014 so for me the changes I saw were drastic to say the least. No one uses cash anymore. EVs are everywhere. And, yes, driving is much better than I remember it to be.
@@LeftCoastEV Its all about the wechat mini apps. When I was there last some folks would still use cash, but not that common. Few had much coins so a lot of places had paper money and used wechat for little bits of coins.
@@LeftCoastEV if they build / assembled locally there is zero tax import. if it is CBU i believed at least 50% tax applied. even Wuling Air Ev that assembled here cost 13k-16k usd
On a recent trip to China I was able to drive one of the cheapest electric cars being sold there, the Wuling Bingo. This sub $12K USD EV is a great family car with decent range. If available outside of China, would you buy something like this?
Great, very informative video Filip, bravo!!!
Thank you!
I'm in HK. This was interesting
Nice work
Thanks!
I would have liked to see a little more of the car it's self. Infotainment system, is it touch screen, how is the AC controlled, what do the speakers sound like. Nothing extreme, just a quick run through. Still a good video non the less.
Thanks for the feedback. I plan to travel to China again soon and take more time with each car that I drive and make more than one video. Thanks for watching, appreciate the feedback and support!
a 20 minute montage video, just what I wanted to see. No, don't show off the car itself or anything, nobody wants to see that!
I had a limited time with this car and I shot everything while travelling with family, so I did what I could to at least show a bit of this car. Next time I will earmark more time and show the car off properly. Thanks for watching!
Very cool car and good video. Nice to see a road trip from China something you don’t see everyday on RUclips. Now would I buy something like this if it was available in the US? Yes I would. Even with the new tariff still cheaper than anything we have on the market (brand new) today.
Totally agree. Even with the tariff still a very competitive option especially in the top trim with the largest battery. It’s a great car for the money.
This is the perfect first EV for someone who is on the fence about going electric. Hope cheap electric cars like this make it to Canada one day.
Exactly. Perfect first EV or second vehicle for those dipping their toes into driving electric.
Great video! Always enjoy your content. Keep it coming.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the support!
Thanks for a great video! Unfortunately due to crash standards many cars allowed in Europe and Asia would never be allowed in the USA.
The cheaper ones will never go through the crash standard testing we require, but the more expensive models from Nio, BYD or Zeeker will have a chance to be sold here once these companies do their due diligence. Glad you liked the video and thank for the input!
Great to see a in expensive EV being driven on home turf. Nice local .Thx for taking us along.
Glad you liked the video. The Wuling Bingo is a really nice cheap EV.
Reminds me of a Fiat 500, which is not a bad thing at all!
It is very similar in size to the 4 door 500. Perfect for city driving and still capable enough to go on longer trips if needed.
China streets look so clean and peaceful unlike in US
China has come a long way in recent years. It wasn’t so clean and peaceful a few years ago. Thanks for watching!
50 RMB is the price of a cup of coffee in Starbucks.
That was the pre-authorization to start charging. The cost itself was much lower so even less than a Starbucks coffee.
I have to ask yo about that fancy intersection "U" turn @ 9:42 , is that allowed there? I see drivers doing that in the lower mainland now and was wondering . Thx
Yes. U turns are allowed in China unless there is a sign saying you can’t (which is rare). They even provide you with dedicated U Turn lanes at busy intersections so you don’t disturb the flow of traffic too much.
Just got back from Jakarta and saw a lot of these on the road along with the micro 2 seat from the same company
Had no idea they are so cheap to buy .
Yeah wouldn’t want to be caught dead driving one of these , much better to be seen in Porsche or Lamborghini but it could be worse what if someone saw you on the public bus ?
I can see these selling like hot cakes
These would be perfect for such a congested city like Jakarta.
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Thanks for watching!
Havent been to china in more than 5 years. Things have changed quickly. Even driving styles have changed, was much more chaotic before.
Last time I was in China was in 2014 so for me the changes I saw were drastic to say the least. No one uses cash anymore. EVs are everywhere. And, yes, driving is much better than I remember it to be.
@@LeftCoastEV Its all about the wechat mini apps. When I was there last some folks would still use cash, but not that common. Few had much coins so a lot of places had paper money and used wechat for little bits of coins.
this car cost 21k-25k usd here in indonesia. so its not that cheap for indonesian consumer.
Interesting. Thanks for the info. Does Indonesia add high import duties on cars?
@@LeftCoastEV if they build / assembled locally there is zero tax import. if it is CBU i believed at least 50% tax applied. even Wuling Air Ev that assembled here cost 13k-16k usd
@@jonitan76 Good info, thanks for letting me know the situation in Indonesia.
Can I buy wuling bingo plus from canada
Not right now. Maybe in the future our government will lower the tariffs and open up our market to Chinese made EVs.
Well, the CCP certainly got its money's worth from that RUclipsr.
Oh yeah I'm definitely paid by the government to make their EV car industry look good. You nailed it!
wow interesting, that would be a thing on the european market too.
BUT ... again a only 1 phase AC charger ... why did they all lose their brain
Yeah it would be nice if cars like this made it to Europe and North America, maybe one day they will!
2:33 bro crossed 3 or 4 lanes of traffic in one go, just to turn right
Welcome to driving in China. It’s not for the faint of heart.
This is where you train your Level10 EV. Not some team park in California.