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Baojun E300 Plus: How cheap is this EV from General Motors? | 100% Independent, 100% Electric

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2024
  • LIKE if you think there should be more sub 10,000 EVs, and SHARE if you think traditional car companies could learn from the Asian markets. Full description below...
    In this episode, Fully Charged's East Asian correspondent, Elliot Richards, took the opportunity to take Baojun's bizarre-looking E300 out on the roads around Shanghai. Beyond its initial appearance the driving experience and the technology is more feature-rich than we might have expected for a car that costs as little as $9,700. The E300 does have its shortcomings of course and the braking in particular came in for sharp criticism. When it comes to core statistics the Baojun E300 Plus has a 31.9kWh battery, an NEDC range of 190 miles - not unrealistic when city-only driving - and can be fully charged from empty in one hour.
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    Timestamps
    0:00 Introduction to the Baojun E300 Plus
    1:26 General Motors Joint Venture with SAIC & Wuling
    2:09 Amazing Aesthetics
    2:57 Super Small, But No Storage
    3:36 Functional Interior, Great Visibility
    4:10 Back Seat Squeeze
    4:48 Power & Price
    6:01 Simple Driving Experience
    8:00 Realistic Range for City-Only Driving
    9:00 Best Thing About The Baojun
    9:25 A Few Shortcomings
    11:08 Summary of a City Car
    11:41 More to Come from China
    11:54 Subscribe & Support
    #ChineseElectricCar #ChinaElectricCar #Baojun300E #General Motors #GM #SAIC #Wuling #Tesla #ElonMusk #Shanghai #China #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles

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  • @fullychargedshow
    @fullychargedshow  3 роки тому +166

    LIKE if you think there should be more sub 10,000 EVs, and SHARE if you think traditional car companies could learn from the Asian markets. Full description below...
    In this episode, Fully Charged's East Asian correspondent, Elliot Richards, took the opportunity to take Baojun's bizarre-looking E300 out on the roads around Shanghai. Beyond its initial appearance the driving experience and the technology is more feature-rich than we might have expected for a car that costs as little as $9,700. The E300 does have its shortcomings of course and the braking in particular came in for sharp criticism. When it comes to core statistics the Baojun E300 Plus has a 31.9kWh battery, an NEDC range of 190 miles - not unrealistic when city-only driving - and can be fully charged from empty in one hour.
    Fully Charged is 100% independent thanks to UA-cam Memberships and Patreons. Without you this channel wouldn’t be possible! If you’d like to help support the Fully Charged channel and its mission:
    Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow
    Become a UA-cam member: use JOIN button above
    Subscribe to Fully Charged & the Fully Charged PLUS channels
    Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0
    Browse the Fully Charged store: shop.fullycharged.show/
    Visit our LIVE exhibitions in the UK, USA & Europe: FullyCharged.Show/events
    Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/
    Visit: FullyCharged.Show
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    *Timestamps*
    0:00 Introduction to the Baojun E300 Plus
    1:26 General Motors Joint Venture with SAIC & Wuling
    2:09 Amazing Aesthetics
    2:57 Super Small, But No Storage
    3:36 Functional Interior, Great Visibility
    4:10 Back Seat Squeeze
    4:48 Power & Price
    6:01 Simple Driving Experience
    8:00 Realistic Range for City-Only Driving
    9:00 Best Thing About The Baojun
    9:25 A Few Shortcomings
    11:08 Summary of a City Car
    11:41 More to Come from China
    11:54 Subscribe & Support

    • @shukracharya_
      @shukracharya_ 3 роки тому +5

      hey fullycharged
      please do a review of Tata Nexon EV
      it's pretty good and affordable

    • @MartijnterHaar
      @MartijnterHaar 3 роки тому +6

      A question about those prices: are Chinese list prices like US prices, without sales tax, or like EU prices, including sales tax? And if they are with sales tax, how high is that in China? Comparable to the 20-25% for most EU countries?

    • @shukracharya_
      @shukracharya_ 3 роки тому +5

      @@MartijnterHaar with VAT

    • @shukracharya_
      @shukracharya_ 3 роки тому +5

      @@MartijnterHaar evs don't have tax ICEs has 10% tax I guess

    • @buzzofftoxicblog791
      @buzzofftoxicblog791 3 роки тому +3

      @@shukracharya_ end the ice age☠☠ tax it out 🌍😃

  • @qiuchenlee6816
    @qiuchenlee6816 2 роки тому +37

    mannnn i designed this whole interior with Haman and Jisang, best memory ever, proud to be part of this team, SGMW forever

  • @90Pekkis
    @90Pekkis 3 роки тому +334

    I would so like to see this size of electric cars in future instead of those dull crossovers. This would be a perfect city car for running errands.

    • @cjeam9199
      @cjeam9199 3 роки тому +5

      The perfect vehicle for running errands in a city is an electric bike.

    • @90Pekkis
      @90Pekkis 3 роки тому +22

      @@cjeam9199 Even when its 35°F and pouring rain?

    • @cjeam9199
      @cjeam9199 3 роки тому +1

      @@90Pekkis yeah, add some waterproofs

    • @norwegianzound
      @norwegianzound 3 роки тому +1

      I have a 60ah/22 kwh BMW i3. The range is way too small. Selling it.

    • @othomaso100
      @othomaso100 3 роки тому +1

      @@cjeam9199 or the Citroen Ami

  • @stephencawley971
    @stephencawley971 3 роки тому +114

    It’s put the fun in functional. So many ev reviewers now express preference for real buttons controlling ancillaries rather than the Tesla model - great!

    • @snowstrobe
      @snowstrobe 3 роки тому +1

      100%

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому +11

      I think it's more of a mix - the tablet makes a *lot* of sense for those things you almost never use, and which you set once and never touch again, or which you don't need to adjust whilst driving.... not to mention making it easier to add additional controls via updates, etc.
      For me, a having a couple of manual controls for the aircon (temp, fan speed, and an old-fashioned rotary dial for where to direct it), and a volume knob (with press-to-mute) is probably sufficient.... ok - and *options* for lights, indicators, wipers (although leaving lights and wipers in auto would probably be the default)

    • @ericwent4931
      @ericwent4931 2 роки тому +2

      My old Mazda has knobs and buttons for everything; my dad's car has a touchscreen. I can operate almost all the controls in my car without taking my eyes off the road; in my dad's car I can do almost nothing. This is actually a major safety issue.

    • @hassanfarooq29
      @hassanfarooq29 2 роки тому +2

      germany recently outlawed the touch screens in teslas. they are dangerous to use while driving. the knobs and buttons are MUCH safer and IMHO the way to go.

  • @LeicesterMike
    @LeicesterMike 3 роки тому +235

    Well it certainly doesn't look like anything else. For cheap weatherproof personal transport might be hard to beat.

    • @SD-tj5dh
      @SD-tj5dh 3 роки тому +5

      @A N Other nope. Thats awful.

    • @justinstephenson9360
      @justinstephenson9360 3 роки тому +9

      To my eye it does look like something else - a slightly stretched and slightly taller copy of a Smart car

    • @WeatherManToBe
      @WeatherManToBe 3 роки тому

      This ain't weatherproof

    • @DerrenWeekes
      @DerrenWeekes 3 роки тому +8

      I think the front end has a bit of the Renault Twizy about it - similar looking wheels too. This one certainly looks more weatherproof than the Twizy!

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому +10

      @@DerrenWeekes I was thinking 'modern Fiat Multipla' (or what ever that monstrosity was called) - but this one got the balance right, so it does actually look pretty good.

  • @timmurphy5541
    @timmurphy5541 3 роки тому +307

    I enjoy learning about the Chinese EV market a lot - thank you for this one and please keep it up :-)

  • @railwaymanjohn4721
    @railwaymanjohn4721 3 роки тому +131

    I hope its coming to the UK soon. As a seventy something pensioner, it looks ideal for me. I drive a Smart EQ forfour, which I love, but the let down is the range, which the Baojun would solve for me. Bring it on, I want one.

    • @keithhoughton4308
      @keithhoughton4308 3 роки тому +7

      We too are pensioners and have a FourTwo ED and love it although it is not our only car. The range stops us going further because of the slow charge rate. Ecotricity won't let us use their chargepoints either because it's so slow. Pretty annoying as we changed our home supply to them to get the better rate!

    • @Luckyjo21
      @Luckyjo21 3 роки тому +6

      same as me, l don't need a big car to drive around town

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому +2

      Yup - was just thinking this would be ideal for my parents, who were thinking about replacing their second car....

    • @zl7491
      @zl7491 3 роки тому +2

      Price can easily be mocked up 50% when it arrives in the UK.

    • @benrgrogan
      @benrgrogan 3 роки тому

      MG India suggested they may get a version of this at some point. Perhaps MG UK will get the same

  • @siltrabantino7360
    @siltrabantino7360 3 роки тому +10

    That's exactly what I need for my daily use in Paris. We had the MIA electric in France 10 years ago, but there were no dealers to sell them across the country and went bankrupt. It was an intelligently made city car. The Baojun is lovely.

  • @shidandevries
    @shidandevries 3 роки тому +33

    Beautiful, cute, small electric cars are the future. I'm sure Chinese car brands will be popular worldwide soon. I for one, would love to have a car like this Baojun E300 in Europe.

  • @flyingpanhandle
    @flyingpanhandle 3 роки тому +109

    Hooks instead of a glovebox isn't actually a bad idea, great place to hang shopping.

    • @Nissedasapewt42
      @Nissedasapewt42 3 роки тому +6

      Or a takeaway!

    • @mikeyonwin8195
      @mikeyonwin8195 3 роки тому +5

      Hooks are for hanging things on. Hanging things inside a vehicle in the vicinity of the driver or any passengers is, basically, an impeding danger. Safety-designed storage space is far better. As we are one fifth into the 21st century a "glove box" seems quite unnecessary (just as a "dash board" is a remnant from early 20th motoring).

    • @zhe8586
      @zhe8586 3 роки тому +1

      @@mikeyonwin8195 where would you propose to put that ‘storage’ place in this tiny little box? Even if you manage to put a storage there, I bet you can’t ‘store’ anything bigger than a wallet.

    • @mikeyonwin8195
      @mikeyonwin8195 3 роки тому +2

      @@zhe8586 Hi Zhe. I am not a motor(ised) vehicle designer - I just use them. My comment was intended to indicate the danger of hanging things on hooks in a "box" designed to carry people.

    • @jasonyu6649
      @jasonyu6649 3 роки тому +1

      Asians do have a lot of stuff in soup, takeaways of course, so a hook is a useful addition in fact

  • @MartijnterHaar
    @MartijnterHaar 3 роки тому +106

    One weird thing I like about Elliot's videos: the sights of the countryside and suburbs surrounding Shanghai, which look quite nice. You never see those parts of China anywhere else. It's either polluted, crowded cities or beautiful nature or impoverished villages in the more remote parts of the country.

    • @JackieWelles
      @JackieWelles 3 роки тому +49

      @Viggen As a European i have stopped relying on mainstream media when i want to learn about other countries or honestly anything. Surely China has a lot of problems politically and environmentally, but when i see comments like " wow Chinese river looks so dirty, must be filled with poo...". Like seriously dude, have you ever heard of mud ?

    • @davidlazarus67
      @davidlazarus67 3 роки тому +31

      China is cleaning up it’s environment rapidly. It’s getting to the point where the public want it, and so they are pushing through changes. Buying an EV is a lot cheaper and quicker than an ICE there. This is having a good impact on the air quality.

    • @JohnSmith-dt3iw
      @JohnSmith-dt3iw 3 роки тому +11

      It is nice in Rural China away from the big cities and pollution.
      And I agree it's nice to see in these videos.

    • @ELCEV
      @ELCEV 3 роки тому +6

      I've never seen Shanghai with empty streets like in this video though period especially when the sun shining . You can't walk down the sidewalk in Shanghai without a motor scooter trying to run you over let alone cars all over the road

    • @FrasSmith
      @FrasSmith 3 роки тому +25

      @@TegraZero Have you ever been to Shanghai? or are you basing that assumption on the stock polluted footage from a decade ago that western media dig out when they want to report on China?

  • @mspalmboy
    @mspalmboy 3 роки тому +81

    I love watching Elliott's videos from China. The Chinese are years ahead of many countries in their embrace of EVs.

    • @justaguy6216
      @justaguy6216 3 роки тому +12

      Because they have the political motive to. Even though the CCP are absolute disgusting tyrants, their view towards EVs and general green mobility is much better than most other countries, especially for such a large country.

    • @bernardfender5147
      @bernardfender5147 3 роки тому +4

      Also because China had no real legacy international car market, so embraced EV fully. And yes, we absolutely must not forget the CCP human rights abuses.

    • @justaguy6216
      @justaguy6216 3 роки тому +5

      @@bernardfender5147 Yeap that could be a reason to, as way to try to make a splash on the international market by pursuing this emergent technology.
      But untill China's government is fixed with all their human rights abuses, I refuse to buy anything expensive like a car or a phone etc from a Chinese company.
      Ik many things are made in China and it's hell if you wanna avoid all made in China, but I try my best.

    • @davidmaxwaterman
      @davidmaxwaterman 3 роки тому +25

      > Even though the CCP are absolute disgusting tyrants,
      Only if you believe the rubbish in the western press.

    • @justaguy6216
      @justaguy6216 3 роки тому +12

      @@davidmaxwaterman Ah so the ethnic cleansing of the Uighurs, the annexing of hong kong with violence, constant threats on Tiwan, persecution of Mongolians in the north east of the country, all of those are completely fabricated.
      Give me a break. There's more than one source for all of those acts and it's not just western media.

  • @ianpobanz12
    @ianpobanz12 3 роки тому +30

    If you’re just here for the price like I was it's at 5:07
    Range is up to 190miles

  • @Roberto-uk3ml
    @Roberto-uk3ml 3 роки тому +96

    I wish it would reach European market

  • @erikruggels9177
    @erikruggels9177 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for doing all these amazing reviews of this incredible and insanely diverse car market!!

  • @platonicgamer
    @platonicgamer 3 роки тому +8

    I just saw one of these up close here in Macau. It actually looks decent in person, it’s like a smart for two with a funky design twist

  • @karlis-blums
    @karlis-blums 3 роки тому +39

    I just love China episodes! :)

  • @RandomUserX99
    @RandomUserX99 3 роки тому +6

    the hooks make sense because when your shopping in Asia you'll carry bags or be given plastic bags. It's much more functional than a glovebox to hang those bags on the hook. Great design for the locals.

  • @TheGokki
    @TheGokki 3 роки тому +1

    i love those physical toggles that go up and down, much better than touch screen stuff. Having a mix of them is always nice.

  • @bigsweade
    @bigsweade 3 роки тому +3

    I'ts kind of amazing to see the range and variety of EV's coming out of China, or should I say comint out IN China? The big question I have is will any of these cars make it to Europe, and how much more expensive will they be once they land over here? The pricing looks fine for what you get, but from experience, once they hit the showroom floor in Sweden, where I live, price usually skyrockets, and it suddenly costs like a premium brand petrol car...

  • @GeoHov
    @GeoHov 3 роки тому +13

    Can’t believe Moby is doing car vids!

  • @yanglu2928
    @yanglu2928 3 роки тому +3

    A funny thing is: some model of Baojun E300 does equips with a L2 driving assistant system(including adaptive cruise control, emergency auto brake, lane keeping assistant, and auto-parking system ). Who is going to need those features in such a small city car?

  • @maickelwand9100
    @maickelwand9100 3 роки тому +5

    Really nice to see the lovely backroads of sjanghai! Didn't expect that!

  • @simonalexandercritchley439
    @simonalexandercritchley439 3 роки тому +7

    Yes,more of these reviews please. More city cars with decent range and quality on a budget.If they have good turning circle and are fun to drive that is a bonus.

  • @uwemuller2944
    @uwemuller2944 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant city car concept! We definitely need more of those.

  • @patrickjr11
    @patrickjr11 3 роки тому +36

    This is what a EV city car should be with just one screen and buttons to avoid distractions. Are you paying attention Honda E? The space is fine too, as a school run or work commuting car, it would be ideal.

    • @richardsedorski1206
      @richardsedorski1206 3 роки тому +2

      Agree entirely would be brill

    • @IDann1
      @IDann1 3 роки тому +2

      I do love the Honda E it’s very cute and I would buy if I had too much money , but your right for the average person to run around the city, you want something simple.

    • @BigKokka
      @BigKokka 3 роки тому

      honda e is some kind of entertain, and this is just transport, as simple as it could be.

    • @pbyfr
      @pbyfr 3 роки тому

      The Honda E is just too expansive and too big for a city car. But it cannot be used for anything else with the small battery.

    • @fredbloggs72
      @fredbloggs72 3 роки тому +1

      The trend towards multi screen dash boards with menus to find settings require a crash avoidance system for when the driver is totally distracted, the 'Climate control centre' on my car is a nightmare to use manually, and a PITA if on auto and the fan speeds up to high level.

  • @alexanderstelmach9005
    @alexanderstelmach9005 3 роки тому +2

    Would buy it instantly if they offered this in Poland, definitely a massive demand for a budget EV that actually competes with ICE in the A segment.

  • @galactichazaritos8306
    @galactichazaritos8306 3 роки тому +6

    Oh boy, they're coming for Smart Cars head. Thank you for the amazing content as always.

    • @IDann1
      @IDann1 3 роки тому +1

      I love my little smart car but I wouldn’t upgrade to the smart EV unless it as super cheap, is it only had about 60 usable miles range, I will definitely think of buying one of these as an upgrade, and it has backseats bonus...

    • @galactichazaritos8306
      @galactichazaritos8306 3 роки тому +2

      @@IDann1 I drive a 2015 Smart Fortwo and I adore it to the sun and back. I've been eyeing the 2019 EQ Prime but here in Florida it's not a practical choice given the severe lack of a charging network and distance from my home to place of employment. But I'm eager to adopt electric soon!

  • @Darx97
    @Darx97 3 роки тому +9

    Can't wait for you guys to review the Dacia spring :D

  • @jay-uo2bi
    @jay-uo2bi 3 роки тому +9

    I would love of the small Chinese EVs to be exported, it would bring down the cost of getting into an EV significantly. Sadly I don't think they would be able to comply with NCAP standards.

    • @IDann1
      @IDann1 3 роки тому

      Let’s “hope” it’s built like a smart car, with some new technology, the smart is stronger than you think.

  • @Tom55data
    @Tom55data 3 роки тому +65

    Re brakes, - they had probably never been used as it had regen only for the first 37 miles. You then wiped the surface contaminants off and then they suddenly worked. It would be good to update this review after 1000 miles of use.
    Great little car - wait for its European NCAP safety test ;)

    • @Wolfenion
      @Wolfenion 3 роки тому +10

      Good point. When I purchased my Renault Twizy (new) I thought the brakes were terrible, then after putting on a few miles they became rather good.

    • @ronaldusher39
      @ronaldusher39 3 роки тому +4

      He didn't say if there was regen! But bedding in brakes could have been the problem

    • @drxym
      @drxym 3 роки тому +4

      Safety is definitely the downfall of many cars this size. Remember the Tata Nano? It managed to score a glorious zero star NCAP safety rating. Smaller size means they have to try a lot harder to protect the occupants and include abs, collision sensors etc.

    • @Tom55data
      @Tom55data 3 роки тому +10

      @@ronaldusher39 Remember the Chinese are very significant players in EV market, of course it has regen to get that range on that battery size. It won't be one-peddle driving as a small battery means smaller regen but it will have brake/regen merging which can be a bit iffy and feel like using a bucket of fish.
      What the Chinese are notorious for is crap safety rating, but please note that the new Xiaopeng P7 and P4 have 5* c-NCAP ratings. Smart car showed you could have very safe small cars, but I wait for the e-NCAP testing on these small cars first.

    • @ronaldusher39
      @ronaldusher39 3 роки тому +1

      @@Tom55data I've not really looked deeper at this car only what was in video but then again will it ever get out of china

  • @richardsedorski1206
    @richardsedorski1206 3 роки тому +37

    Just love these vids from China very interesting why can’t we buy ev for around these prices think a lot of people would love them.

    • @mxyz6888
      @mxyz6888 3 роки тому +1

      Dacia Spring (which is gonna be built in China as well) will sell for around 17k Euros, before gov incentives.

    • @kamatmehbro
      @kamatmehbro 3 роки тому +3

      local taxes, local market conditions, safety/regulatory upgrades to be compliant adds costs.. etc.

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому +3

      @Ross Bourne True - except for Pure EV manuf. that don't have legacy ICE.

    • @thereisnospace
      @thereisnospace 3 роки тому

      @@mxyz6888 the dacia spring is huge and has a shorter range also costs more

  • @TestTest-eb8jr
    @TestTest-eb8jr 3 роки тому +76

    This is what the Renault Twizy should have looked like from the start....

    • @BenWillock
      @BenWillock 3 роки тому +4

      It's cheaper than it, too!

    • @moestrei
      @moestrei 3 роки тому +2

      Well, it is sort of 2 Twizys side by side

  • @theprior46
    @theprior46 3 роки тому +3

    Great stuff. Definitely a condender for a city car if it comes to the UK. Would like to have seen the space with the rear seat folded down. Also how bumpy was the ride - suspension wasn't really covered and for me the bumpy level is very important. Is it smooth like a Citroen or rough enough that if your tyres roll over a ten pence piece you can tell if it was heads or tails!

  • @fishyerik
    @fishyerik 3 роки тому +2

    Almost 300 km actual city range from 32 kWh is great, for a city car. It takes time to go almost 300 km in dense city traffic, in most cities and daytime probably 10-20 hours in traffic from a full charge. And the moderate consumption makes it easy to charge. Even if you drive 8 hours a day, in daytime city traffic, charging the rest of the time with only 6 amp 230V outlet should be enough.

  • @kurriedone741
    @kurriedone741 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent review Fully Charged. Really like learning about what other countries are achieving compared to the diet of 'expensive we cannot do message' we are fed in Europe. Brilliant presentation Elliot, lovely to see positive images of China too. More please.

  • @philipbrown4602
    @philipbrown4602 3 роки тому +32

    If they brought that to Europe it could be the death of smart!

    • @jay-uo2bi
      @jay-uo2bi 3 роки тому +11

      This is significantly cheaper than a Smart, but it cannot compete in terms of safety and many would be put off by the Baojuns design.

    • @IDann1
      @IDann1 3 роки тому +4

      Definitely, I will replace my smart car 🚙 with it, and it has back seats, bonus.

    • @almerindaromeira8352
      @almerindaromeira8352 3 роки тому +2

      The VW e-up is also cheap after benefits and is better built/has some more room

    • @JackieWelles
      @JackieWelles 3 роки тому

      @@jay-uo2bi Design is fine, saw much more uglier ICE cars. But something like break and and chase ( which probably is not very strong for the price) would definitely cause some safety problems.

    • @IDann1
      @IDann1 3 роки тому

      @@almerindaromeira8352 I would buy a Volkswagen eup or (seat/ škoda equivalent) but not available any more, have a looked at secondhand ones and firstly their secondhand and secondly they cost more than new.

  • @marcin_pisz
    @marcin_pisz 3 роки тому +8

    Glad to see reviews of Chinese cars because it’s a part of the automotive world nobody really outside of China gets to see. I think also it’s important because the Chinese automotive market might be starting to export to North America and Europe. It would be great if you did more reviews of Chinese cars that might be coming to North America and Europe. If you could review Kandi cars. Thanks

    • @udishomer5852
      @udishomer5852 3 роки тому

      The Chinese are exporting to Asian countries already.
      I'm based in Philippines and the following Chinese brands are selling here:
      BAIC, Geely, Kaicene, FAW, JAC, Changhe, Great Wall, Chery, Haima, GAC, King Long, Maxus, Foton.
      Wouldn't buy any of them due to safety and reliability concerns. Stick with Japanese and Korean cars for now.

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому

      Its not coming to North America and no Chinese cars will be coming to NA anytime soon.

  • @stevencowles8419
    @stevencowles8419 3 роки тому +2

    Assuming that NCAP ratings are OK I could see this being ideal for those who don't need to travel long distances regularly. Or as a second car for those families who have 2. Any well made EV at sub £10k in the UK could get a real market share is the service support was in place.

  • @wendyshoo3476
    @wendyshoo3476 2 роки тому +3

    The information is very good for next batch adjustments for the car company. Definittly they can improve on the long range batteries (500km) or durability parts so that the car is sturdy for long2 time meeting the 6 years wear & tear. Heavy driving.

  • @cmcbride98
    @cmcbride98 3 роки тому +11

    Looks like a Bedford Rascal with a wide-body kit 😄

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому

      Yea around the windshield lights area :):)

  • @rockfordstone
    @rockfordstone 3 роки тому +20

    This is what I thought an electric car was going to look like back when they never existed. Seeing them look like .....cars....was a disappointment to me, but here it is, finally.

  • @AUSTiNKiNSER
    @AUSTiNKiNSER 3 роки тому +1

    I wish the United States had this. Add in a few more small options like tilt steering, curtain airbags, and stability control, maybe increase the top speed from 62 mph to somewhere around 70 mph and I think it would state such a case for itself. I’d buy one.

    • @josephdebes3060
      @josephdebes3060 2 роки тому

      And at least the small attempt at a usable “boot”/trunk…enough for 2 small suitcases and a backpacks… not EVERYONE can afford TWO cars, just to have one for commuting

  • @makemoneynow5061
    @makemoneynow5061 3 роки тому

    Officially, you're one of my favorite UA-camrs out here!

  • @rtfazeberdee3519
    @rtfazeberdee3519 3 роки тому +11

    Seems an enjoyable city-only car apart from the braking system

    • @mralistair737
      @mralistair737 3 роки тому +5

      I wonder if the suddent change in braking is the regen maxing out and they brakes kicking in... so might be something they can improve with software or a different brake pad.. or might be wearing in of the pads would even help

  • @mingyuhuang8944
    @mingyuhuang8944 3 роки тому +3

    Love your videos guys. I genuinely think chinese car brands are the dark horse of the world. This thing looks incredible. Strange how the world has almost no knowledge and recognition of these amazingly futuristic cars! I've never seen such cool lights in a car before. I if you sold these in the west they would break the car market

  • @ModernHeroes
    @ModernHeroes 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely dying to see someone bring a bunch of these over (or something like the Citroen Ami) and use them as car club type rental cars in a city centre. Noticed a bunch of BMW i3s being used for this purpose in Glasgow the last time I was there - something less than a third of the price would be an interesting proposition I’m sure!

  • @SolarControlFilms
    @SolarControlFilms 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the information on this EV. To judge how much room there is in back, how tall are you?

  • @stephensnell897
    @stephensnell897 3 роки тому +6

    Fascinating little car. Quite attractive really, in a funky way. I was impressed up to the point where you talked about your experience with the braking. That dashed it all. I hope they can fix it because it's basically a very reasonable basic car, and I'd seriously consider buying it but for the...you know, brakes. TWO SUGGESTIONS: (1) Hard to gauge interior space without knowing your height. Please remind us. (2) I don't think I'm the only one who'd like to know of plans and agenda for bringing these beauties to the EU. Could you talk a little bit about local availability? Or perhaps a separate video overview of the Chinese plans for world conquest? Or both? Other than that, well done, Elliot! Thank you!

  • @itsnotmeitsyou4543
    @itsnotmeitsyou4543 3 роки тому +10

    I have been waiting for an actual review of this car!!! You’ve read my mind

  • @dlittlester
    @dlittlester 2 роки тому +1

    Well done, Elliot. You're quickly becoming my favourite presenter. Don't tell Robert.

  • @CabrilloTV
    @CabrilloTV 3 роки тому +1

    Nice review, I found it hit most of the points that I would like to see if I were to buy one. Is this car being exported? Was there space for shopping with the rear Sears down? Was there wyfy or Bluetooth phone connection? Is it available in different colour?

  • @showme360
    @showme360 3 роки тому +4

    Very interesting, would like to know what the charging infrastructure is like in China, as it’s one of the biggest gripes here in the uk, and many believe its design to hold back the up take of EV’s, me included. Take one example, I tried to get a charge at a genie charger, was already a customer from a year ago, could not remember my login details, could not get the system to change it, it was raining, and I ended up calling them, twice because the first attempt failed to remain connected, after explaining what I was trying to do, and then being asked for the charger number, and she pointed out the charger is switched off and awaiting repair. This took all of 20 min of my time, never to get back, and it’s right next to a petrol station, just to rub salt in to an already very sore wound.

    • @GS-lf4rk
      @GS-lf4rk 3 роки тому

      Porsche’s 800V fast charge is developed by a Belgium company which owned by Teld. This company makes China probably the only country that doesn’t need Tesla charging station as main power source of nationwide EV infrastructure.
      And you also have the largest electricity company: State Grid as key partner, their charging station is a bit crappy though.

  • @stephenjames8470
    @stephenjames8470 3 роки тому +4

    Will this come to Europe? If so will it come in right hand drive for the UK market unlike the Dacia Spring or the Renault Twingo?

  • @patreekotime4578
    @patreekotime4578 3 роки тому +2

    Looks pretty cute. I agree that it looks like a modular vehicle, and it makes me wish it was. Definitely better looking than any other "city car" out there. They took some design cues from Honda Urban EV.

  • @CorwynGC
    @CorwynGC 3 роки тому +1

    I would love to get one for some of my family members. Cheap, functional, transportation for our rural area.

  • @tymanot
    @tymanot 3 роки тому +4

    Great video of a great city concept. Love it. Some adjustments and it could hit the European markets.

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому

      would be perfect for getting full no claims insurance rates lowered for a 1st time driver :):)

  • @IDann1
    @IDann1 3 роки тому +6

    The perfect vehicle to upgrade from my smart car 🚙, love it

  • @itchywitchy
    @itchywitchy 3 роки тому

    This looks like the perfect city car, great review.

  • @graycrow
    @graycrow 3 роки тому +1

    Nice review, thank you. Can you also please test Renault K-ZE? Dacia Spring will enter European market next year and basically it's the same car.

  • @darknessbank8588
    @darknessbank8588 3 роки тому +6

    Please make a review of the Wuling mini EV ...

  • @Trgn
    @Trgn 3 роки тому +4

    We would like to see more high end Xpeng and Nio ranges please.

  • @ChadWilson
    @ChadWilson 3 роки тому +2

    I am seeing a common theme in a lot of these compact city cars, that they are RWD. It seems to make the car a bit cheaper to produce without all of the extra fiddly bits you have in a FWD, which can only help with extended reliability. Fewer parts = fewer things that can break.

    • @stephenholland5930
      @stephenholland5930 3 роки тому

      RWD also allows for a smaller turning circle - ideal in a city environment.

  • @stuartlark6441
    @stuartlark6441 3 роки тому +1

    Please review JAC, especially now that they have an electric pick up. Thanks

  • @carseye1219
    @carseye1219 3 роки тому +3

    I would love to see vehicles like this in the USA. 90% of my driving is within a 25 mile range. I have a big gas guzzling Volvo for longer trips.

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson5077 3 роки тому +7

    Love the manual buttons. Are those little raised dots braille....brilliant, at last inclusive for blind drivers.

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому

      You jest, but if you're paying attention, handy for non-blind people too.... (or a blind passenger)

    • @CorwynGC
      @CorwynGC 3 роки тому +1

      All the dot patterns are the same.

    • @AllanSustainabilityFan
      @AllanSustainabilityFan 3 роки тому

      I prefer less buttons, I find them tacky when overdone, but a few is not bad for basic inflexible functions like fan speed for example. This one has a bit too much in the buttons department, but not a big deal at this price.

  • @CT37BN
    @CT37BN 3 роки тому +2

    Besides the Honda e, this car has a lot of character and charm. Love the airy van-like proportions.
    SAIC-GM-Wuling should build a 5-door version w/ a bit more trunk, think that would have a lot more buyers lining up.

  • @JB-xu1pm
    @JB-xu1pm 3 роки тому +1

    Be a good replacement for my iMiev. The interior looked good to me. Much better than all black which is hot and shows dust. I would miss the trunk(boot) but could make do by folding the rear seats down. Looks like triple the range of the iMiev. Could go for about 2 weeks in town before charging. Would like better brakes, agree on that. For a second car for town would work, especially for the price.

  • @aschnell6491
    @aschnell6491 3 роки тому +3

    Elliot is very calm and very competent! Excellent content, please keep up the great work, the Chinese EV market will be one of the big game changers of the next decade.

  • @macjim
    @macjim 3 роки тому +3

    I like that technical term... Wibbly wobbly 😆

  • @user-to8wr4vv9z
    @user-to8wr4vv9z 3 роки тому +1

    In China, there are various small electric vehicles, but most of them are relatively low-end three-wheeled vehicles. Most of them are used by the elderly in rural areas. They are relatively cheap, most of which do not exceed RMB 20,000 (US$3,000). Such as videos are relatively advanced small electric vehicles, but they are also very cheap, most of which do not exceed RMB 50,000 (USD 7,500)...You can hardly imagine the penetration rate of electric cars and electric motorcycles (or electric bicycles) in China. Almost every family has electric motorcycles...

  • @gullibletraveller7367
    @gullibletraveller7367 3 роки тому +1

    It's so upsetting that nothing like this is available nearby. But it's nice to see that it exists

  • @michaelfink64
    @michaelfink64 3 роки тому +42

    "Looks amazing"? To me, it looks like two cars trying to make a baby car. Good to see another cheap city EV, though and the range is surprisingly decent.

  • @smefour
    @smefour 3 роки тому +24

    Looks like a jumping spider.. kind of cute

  • @broddr
    @broddr 3 роки тому +1

    I would love a car like this or the VW3 for trips to the supermarket, local park, or into the city. Small enough to allow you to always find a spot to park. But manufacturers all assume Americans only want huge, expensive land yachts.

  • @omarfarooq5828
    @omarfarooq5828 3 роки тому +1

    Great little vehicle with a very good range. Looks cute and futuristic. Great review.

  • @bitman666
    @bitman666 3 роки тому +11

    5:38 “I’m not going to hit anything because I’m so small” - tell that to a fly! ;)

    • @koitorob
      @koitorob 3 роки тому

      @Ross Bourne I had some dopey prat drive into me AND I WAS DRIVING A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY so i don't think being safe because you drive a small car really makes much sense.

  • @DogsBAwesome
    @DogsBAwesome 3 роки тому +64

    The crappy brakes need sorting if they are thinking of branching into the rest of the world.

    • @dave7577
      @dave7577 3 роки тому +5

      On the one hand he said the brakes didn't work on the other hand he said he locked the wheels? He also hasn't got the strength to lift his arms up to hold the steering wheel? He should have got a note from his mum.

    • @dave7577
      @dave7577 3 роки тому +31

      @Right Wing Lutheran Cowgirl No right wingers are the ones who need guns because their hands are so small. Left wingers are working men with muscles.

    • @grahamrushin4384
      @grahamrushin4384 3 роки тому +1

      @@dave7577 Jeremy beadle is not impressed at your comment

    • @utweakermolotov142
      @utweakermolotov142 3 роки тому

      @@dave7577 probably just need bleeding.

    • @ashrashand6039
      @ashrashand6039 3 роки тому +11

      @Right Wing Lutheran Cowgirl Interesting that you equate (look it up in a dictionary) masculinity or lack of it, with politics. You've been brainwashed by the Orangutan in the White House. Go spread your bile somewhere else.

  • @OktosELAsywal
    @OktosELAsywal 3 роки тому

    Kalau Saya sih butuh EV dengan fitur krg lebih dibawah ini kalau bisa harga di bawah 300 juta rupiah:
    1. Auto Parking (bisa parkir paralel atau seri sendiri tinggal klik buttton)
    2. Adaptive Cruise Control ( cruise control speed tambah kurang baca jarak mobil di depannya bahkan bisa ikut berhnti dan jalan sendiri)
    3. Pedestrian sense AI ( bisa mendeteksi pejalan kaki, selain mobil dan motor jadi kalau dalam range tertentu dia bisa klakson dan menurunkan speed)
    4. Auto braking system charging battery ( setiap mengerem / lepas gas, bisa charge battery)
    5. Auto Scan / Diagnostic All System (mendeteksi kerusakan mirip OBD2 yg dibaca Motor listrik, Battery, Sensor, etc)
    6. Garansi Motor dan Battery 5 tahun / 200 ribu km
    7. Subsidi pajak pemerintah karena membantu mengurangi polusi udara, suara dan lingkungan.
    8. Remote System (bisa di remote pakai HP)
    9. ABS, EBD, 4 Airbags, Traction control, Dual Zone AC, Electric Seat Adjustmen, Seat temperature adjustmen, NCAP 5 Stars, Tyre Sensor, Head Unit 7 inch with control fitur
    10. kalau kurang saya siap tambahin lagi fitur2 canggih, tapi saya rasa diatas cukuplah untuk di bawah 300 juta.

  • @micrashed
    @micrashed 3 роки тому +1

    Im not an EV convert due to battery tech being a bit shite at the moment - but these are perfect for daily commutes and we really do need to see more of these offered in the UK rather than bloody great lardy things like the new C4.

  • @The_Bookman
    @The_Bookman 3 роки тому +26

    Loving this Chinese content. Thanks!

  • @somannacs
    @somannacs 3 роки тому +5

    8:25 lady drive scooter using legs as +2 wheels epic

  • @detlefk.5126
    @detlefk.5126 3 роки тому +1

    very cool... finally a lightcar that is really usefull, in my opinion they have done many many things right. It has not a poor twizy character, it's all much better... not cheap looking, the practical size, the driving comfort, one easy nice display, the range, optional 4 seats and for me very important, it has a speed of 100km/h... but the main thing is the price and that's the key for a success, I think. If they do the brake better, it could be a breakthrough for (really) small electric citycars..

  • @anthonychu7499
    @anthonychu7499 3 роки тому +1

    Great review! I would love to see a video on the Chinese EV charging infrastructure.

  • @crm114.
    @crm114. 3 роки тому +9

    Crash safety is my main concern with this style of car. Can’t see it getting a high NCAP rating somehow. Decent range though.

    • @Mike_lis
      @Mike_lis 3 роки тому +1

      Many cities are implementing more and more speed limits. I would think such cars should be limited within city only driving, excluding big cars from cities - thus special safety test for lower speeds and against smaller other cars would be more achievable.

    • @jay-uo2bi
      @jay-uo2bi 3 роки тому

      @@Mike_lis Exactly.

    • @cypvh74
      @cypvh74 3 роки тому +2

      Need to ban single occupant, privately owned giant trucks and SUVs from city centers. It’s not the size of the small car that’s the danger, it’s getting hit by road warriors in tanks.

    • @davidmaxwaterman
      @davidmaxwaterman 3 роки тому

      Yeah, I wonder about that too. I hope for some analysis of the testing China puts these through. I know they have their own standards, but with the language barrier, etc, it's difficult to assess.

    • @MrSegmentfault
      @MrSegmentfault 3 роки тому

      @@davidmaxwaterman China has an Ncap program that follows the same standards as other Ncap organisations. Chinese brands have made massive improvements and get decent scores... With the exception of super low budget micro cars that is. They are hardly ever tested, and when they do they fail miserably.

  • @stepheng8779
    @stepheng8779 3 роки тому +5

    Perfect city car 👍

  • @ericdew2021
    @ericdew2021 3 роки тому +1

    $9K for almost 200mi range is pretty good! Make it autonomous to remove the steering and pedals, then have the front seats face backwards and you can have 4 people sitting comfortably. And, without steering and pedals, you remove a lot of extraneous UI parts, which will then drop the price even more.

  • @ThePhoneCase
    @ThePhoneCase 3 роки тому +1

    Definitely awesome car but definitely would like to see a video on the 100 and 200 models from boajun as well

  • @gregbaniak9650
    @gregbaniak9650 3 роки тому +3

    on the second thought , it would be good first car for youth, they have short distances to cover.

  • @fredpinczuk7352
    @fredpinczuk7352 3 роки тому +8

    I specially like the fact that GM is telling their US customers that they are unable to offer more EV models in the US due to "battery shortages". And yet across the pond.......

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому

      This car would never sell in the USA for lots of reasons...
      For one, it looks like a death trap..
      The reviewer never mentioned any safety features, he also didn't mention the car's shell or body panels. Never talked about the speed of the charger, nor talked about how the car is expected to perform in the winter months.

    • @thetreekeeper143
      @thetreekeeper143 3 роки тому

      It's not totally by GM. It's a collaboration with Chinese vehicle manufacturer and GM. They made this vehicle for the Chinese since they don't care about safety.

  • @ikocheratcr
    @ikocheratcr 3 роки тому +1

    If they manage to get the whole car for < $10k, how much does the battery+motor+inverter might cost?
    I see it from the point of view of a to electric conversion, just wondering.

  • @ArgonDavid
    @ArgonDavid 3 роки тому +1

    Hope Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki bring such car models electric, Petrol and diesel versions to Indian car consumers.

  • @mickinmerton8053
    @mickinmerton8053 3 роки тому +9

    You asked for future program ideas. What about something on energy generation in China. We here about China building one coal fired power station every day and also installing one windmill every hour. Is this still true? What direction is China going?

    • @davidmaxwaterman
      @davidmaxwaterman 3 роки тому

      Also, lots of research in novel nuclear designs, like LFTR, iinm.

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 3 роки тому

      They're doing some impressive stuff with Solar gen too, need to hear more about storage though - China being China, I wouldn't be surprised if they've making good strides there too.

  • @R_Time_Now
    @R_Time_Now 3 роки тому +4

    Looks amazing...Can imagine cities full of these in the near future

  • @user-jt1jv8vl9r
    @user-jt1jv8vl9r 3 роки тому +2

    I have a 31 mile (roundtrip) commute. This would do me fine as a 2nd car. 60mph top speed is fine for that and trips around town.

  • @macrumpton
    @macrumpton 3 роки тому +1

    It looks similar to the smart car electric. That is also quite fun to drive, with an even tinier back seat.

  • @stevesharkey3312
    @stevesharkey3312 3 роки тому +6

    I’ll say it again, this is the sort of thing I expected/wanted Dyson to do. Electric car for the masses not the electric, premium, Range Rover, elitist, over priced failure they came up with before giving up.

  • @messiermitchell4901
    @messiermitchell4901 3 роки тому +10

    What an adorable little thing

  • @CHASA
    @CHASA Рік тому

    Do you recommend changing the breaks or wheels? Because of what you mentioned @ 10:09

  • @helgeron4655
    @helgeron4655 3 роки тому +1

    A couple of more things could have been mentioned like the windows ( how do they open, if at all ) and the charging (the standard UK or European plug ) the comfort, and presumably a full driving licence is required, unlike the Citroen AMI.