First Kandi K27 EV Drive - The Cheapest New Car In The USA!
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2020
- Kyle and Tijmen are in Dallas to conduct the first independent review of the Kandi K27. Before they started filming the reviews, they had to take it for a drive to shake it down! This is the initial drive where they experience the Kandi for the first time.
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"It's not as fast as the smart"
Never though I would ever hear this sentence
The Smart EV is a pretty quick little car. They gave it a pretty beefy, torquey motor.
It just isn't as "smart".
@@samwichse You can actually put a "Tune" on the Smart EV and give it even faster acceleration.
The first gen Smart ED review by Car and Driver in 2011 deserves a mention. Just hilarious.
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15121146/2011-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-road-test-reviews/
Smart more expensiver
One of the things I like about your reviews is that you don’t speak disparagingly about something just because of price point or budget. I’ve seen plenty of snobby reviews about other inexpensive cars but you always have an open mind and are willing to test and review as it is. This car has its own purpose and function and it was nice to hear you being enthusiastic and intrigued by it. It’s right to acknowledge the flaws but not simply write it off because it’s cheap and functional.
Thank you!
Repent to Jesus Christ!
““Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
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@@jesusislord6545 shut up
yeah it's the modern top gearing (post 1999 when they shifted to the airplane hanger studio) and became a lifestyle show not a car review show. UA-cam is the best place for real world information
@@jesusislord6545 Keep your xxxx to yourself.
To be honest, that's all I need. Simple car that gets me from A to B. I'd pay 10,000 for it for sure.
@clot shots no ac, heat or rain protection in a golf cart.
@clot shots not for highways
It would take 10 years to break even then you would need a new battery. LOL
@@phil4986 There is AC, it's called a fan. Heat yes use the enclosure. Works for rain also.
I'd rather buy a nice motorcycle for that kind of scratch. Far more reliable, even cheaper to run and roughly the same when it comes to safety. Oh... and a lot more engaging to ride/drive.
I love the simplicity, price, turning circle, & the fun factor.
Take it on a trip from NYC to LA and let us know how long it takes on the Freeways.
@@adamwest4987 Screw freeways. It's a city car. 😉
So, when will WalMart have these on the shelf?
Soon as they replace their employees with robot's that are strong enough to lift them.
@@InDreamsYourMine you mean like the forklifts that the employees operate?
@@91bdoug Nope, regular robots. Human working a forklift isn't as profitable as a robot that works for free.
CHINA 🇨🇳 MALL KILLER LOCAL JOBS ???
HOW MANY CHINA MALLS ONLINE ???
@@InDreamsYourMine no robot works for free. You have to pay for updates, repairs, etc
"This is our camera guy" Interviews him the entire video... LOL
He works for the camera man. At least 40 times the chauffeur took his eyes off the road to check if what he say was ok with his boss, the passenger. at least we a have deep opinion from the boss" it is a small car" , it is what it is, the camera man clarify that is not an 18-wheeler.
I miev is good then it
Will be interesting to see how they perform in the northern climates where winter temperature extremes will really put them to the test. If there are any flaws in the electronics a good old fashioned winter up north will definitely reveal them.
I was thinking the same in the southwest where he have months in a row with temps in the 100s+
Repent to Jesus Christ!
““Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
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...KANDI-CAR HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! ..."POOF" ..AND SHE WAS GONE!
As an Alaskan resident I hope they test it… I want one lol
@@kachemaklopezak7238 Me too. LOL
The whole concept and watching you guys has me smiling from ear to ear. When will they be available for export I wonder? cheers from Wales.
Omg finally!!! A car that is cheap, amazing, and works for A to B transportation. You guys are amazing (folks at Kandi)
Ooohhhhh I knnnnnooooowwww... You can't be that naive?
Some of videos this car will only go 25 mph you must have the fast one
You know where electrics absolutely shine? Stop and start peak hour traffic. Electric is so, so much more efficient in stop & go traffic
Completely agree.
tesla actually don't do amazing in stop and go because of the hvac. Some cars shut off the engine when they stop which I think those must do pretty well in stop/go.
Too bad electric vehicles cost twice as much to operate.
@@gregpeterman1102 after the fuel savings, electric comes out on top
@@whateverthisis3929 people use that argument with tesla but not sure it's true. Tesla repairs are ridiculously expensive and not easy to do yourself.
And tesla run through a set of tires 4x faster than a normal ICE car. On top of that tesla tires are not cheap ones you can buy for $400 a set.
Only in America can you find a car that sells for 5k in China that costs 18k here but has “government credit“ 🤦♂️
That's every country. But in America that rebates are quite generous.
It's not 5k that's the we ling mini it's about 10k you have at least 10% important duty you may have a list of state taxes I don't know about
@@gingernutpreacher nope
Agreed.
This Chinese car pays 25% import duty so your statement is inaccurate
Thanks for the review. Definitely going to check this car out when it is available.
Go to Colorado or have it delivered to your local dealership
@@ellavek1998 I live in Colorado. :)
It's a really odd thing but I totally love that cupholder placement.
Lol, yes a very import and thoughtful feature. I'd buy this car! I like it
They made it for me a lefty
The Honda fit has the same exact cup holder placement.
Toyota yaris has same cup holder
My old Malibu had one there. I really liked it, and thought it was well thought out.
This cars will be good for New Gen. High school and college students to go around or works delivery. Thump up for lowest price.
Good idea. Educational ➕
good for downtown worker in LA.
A high school student would be mortified of something this ugly.
@@segredosdotiosam9989 i would rather drive a prius with the lbtq flag in the deep south than drive this ugly turd of a car.
@@haydenhartley2823 lol. I would rather drive a Ford pinto and die in a rear end collision than this ugly turd of a car.
Neat, tidy and, above all, easy to park!! I’d be able, willing and happy to take this car to Hoddesdon to show it off to my many friends!!
This is what the world needs! Great work guys - love it!
Being able to fully understand you while you're driving and being recorded on his cell phone speaks very well for the car because it doesn't have a chassis vibration sound you can hear very little of the road
That's because the a/c is making so much noise, you can barely hear anything else.
@@Blueknight1960 the fact that the ac does that just shows how quiet everything else is.
I don't know why I waited so long - this was one of the funnest videos to watch that you've done.
love the price tag! excited to see these come to Canada
Take it on a trip from NYC to LA and let us know how long it takes on the Freeways.
These will be great for pizza places or delivery places to buy in bulk!
This is a very practical EV with just enough to go on with life. It's not too animated to look like a rolling cartoon. An ideal "match box EV" for getting acquainted with the EV realm without damaging the bank 🏦 account. You guys did a great job on this. Thanks for sharing! 🚗
BP
Looks like a fun car to drive and the price is insane. Thanks for giving us a first look. Don’t think it will work well in Michigan, but great for navigating urban jungles, fitting in tight parking spots, and keeping the air clean for everyone around.
Good job for a drive test. 👍 Thanks for sharing.
Reminds me of a BMW Mini Cooper at fraction of the price. The styling is spot on and its a fun little car to drive. Exceeded my expectations for it and for around $10 G, I’m in love!
Except if you check their site it's only available as a "Neighborhood electric vehicle" and I believe those have a top speed of 25mph and can only be operated on roads with a speed limit or 35mph or lower. This will make the car not very practical for most people, as you won't be able to keep up with traffic in most places. $10k for an actual car would be great, but for a car that can only go 25mph? Not so much.
I really want an electric car and 10kw of solar on my home roof. Unlimited free fuel on sun power man, can't beat it
Hell ya
@Spike Elwood still, most solar panels have a 25 year warranty on performance and will likely last 50, 75, even 100 years. For the energy and materials invested, solar is one of the best returns. Infinitely better than fossil fuels, but still not as sustainable as an agrarian society or hunter gatherers. But we have to be practical with what we have and where people are at. Solar solves a lot of problems. In my state, south Australia, we have at times had our grid, mainly rooftop solar, on 100% on renewables, but generally it's around 60%. A few countries have it up to 100%. It definitely CAN be done if the political and social will is there for change. Still, my comment was about rooftop solar on a single home. If a person gets their own panels, they can charge their own car up in the day time for free. It's pretty sweet when you think about it.
Right there with you.
is that's what I was thinking; if someone smarter than I buys a small solar system and hooks it up to their little car...!
@@meredithheath5272 unfortunately even a little car will require a lot of solar, but these days the prices are reasonable and there are often good subsidies to help
If this thing passes safety crash tests with good scores, it could be a good option for first car for teens just getting started with their driving license where ~60 miles of driving range between charges is sufficient for daily needs.
Genuine question are cars this small really expected to resist a crash are there any small cars that have passed a test with good scores
@@MrCatLander1231 The Smart car by Mercedes-Benz seems to have consistent 4-Star crash test safety ratings. I don’t know if other smaller cars do as well in those tests.
@@MrCatLander1231 One guy with a Fiat 500 Abarth got T-boned by a pickup truck. The car held together even when it laid on its roof. The driver walked away with mostly bruises and cuts.
Good analysis. I would bet that this will never even be close to passing any IIHs tests. You will never even see specs that it contains aitrbags for all, Can see that may not have 5mile bumpers, not crash tested w crumple zones and break away steering, rollover. These cars are legally brought in due to LIMITED nos.and are exempt. Also there is a problem w repair and warranty if you are not close to dealer and have to wait for parts. All this adds cost and weight that reduces performance. I have a spark EV for my 17yr old and family. It did good in IIHS
If it's on a board design, it should be really safe, provided you hit something that weighs the same amount.... So don't hit anything larger head on than a gallon of milk
Hey OutofSpec: it's almost 2022 now, any updates on Kandi's availability in the US?
Are they shorter or a bit longer than the Smart Car? I know these are for city use but hoped they could be a viable RV transport alternative on manageable dirt roads. I know folks who load SmartCars on their ToyHaulers...
Great review. I am so glad you did not trash it compared to the uber expensive EVs that are normally reviewed that most people cannot afford anyway. Well done!
"I'm the first person to drive this" Puts a sticky drink in the cupholder. Floors it over speed bumps and train tracks. Brakes hard. Curbs the wheels.
I am very first person ever drive this car, but he said it has 600 miles on it. lol
Drive it like you stole it.
@@Pr3ct lmao
At that pice he can just buy it if he breaks it.
@@draintheswamp232 those 600 miles were driven by a Chimpanzee.
Perfect for an old retired lady to get to the store and back.
I'd consider it economically
Me too if I weren’t disabled and totally broke lol. But I do love these vehicles!
They do that already in Asia. Cheap $3K cars. We are so far behind for the elderly here in the US 😆
Being an old guy I love the education I am receiving on evs buy watching your channel
Very well presented...and showcased...!! Good luck with your channel / videos...
Thanks for sharing...!!!
I am not gonna lie, I kinda want one.
Take it on a trip from NYC to LA and let us know how long it takes on the Freeways.
On a lonely Sunday morning, watching this video, is pure fun. Thanks a lot for brightening up my day.
If these had a higher top speed and a greater range, then they would be absolutely perfect for me. But our highway speeds here are 70mph but speed of traffic is usually about 80. And my city is sprawled out.
I could see the pain on his face when his phone started to ring. Lol, but seriously bro it's barley noticable and you've still made a great video. Thumbs up from me!
Looks like a decent vehicle for someone who has short commutes. My concern would be it's reliability
Now you guys need to review the GM-Wuling EV at $4500 ! ...LoL
It's not GM-Wuling. It's Saic-GM-Wuling.
In in and on this continent? I don't think so
If you think about your big players they got to come way down to get into this market. they built from the top down these guys are building from the bottom up and they could still go even lower even more efficient. Why because they've spent years doing just that.. instead of making a vehicle that has a few hundred horsepower unneeded and a 500 Mile charge. The average American, look it up for yourself, commutes about 32 miles a day tops on average. that means I would buy one of these cars to have around because it's so freaking affordable and if I want to go any serious distance I will rent a car. And really this is just you know they're starter generation type of car. The ride sharing in this would be unbelievable in the cities cost a person $2 a mile or something maybe a dollar a mile
GM Wuling Will it be listed in the United States?
Okay, what is it?
I like how the dude in the passenger seat gradually begins to feel more comfortable when he finally lets go if the JC bar 🤣
Does it charge like a regular ev, and how long to fully charge?
your vocabulary is strong, and your point about geely ownership noted... subbed and good luck with your journey.
Will be the first Kandi to get speeding ticket🤣
So, I’m seriously looking at getting a Kandi as our first EV. What’s your experience after having yours close to a year?
"I'm the first one that gets to drive it" -as someone clearly parked it stupidly in the middle of the lot. Lmao Thanks for the upload.
Mate, you are the personification I carry in my mind about people who use these things. Keep-up the great job!
Love it! Exciting times ahead for affordable electric cars. Will be looking forward to your review 🙂
Electric cars put out more dangerous emissions, and when they catch on fire 🔥 they take hours to put it , than a regular gasoline car, I would know cause I was in the Fire Department
@@melodydawn Some are actually designed right and dont catch on fire.
You do realize that electricity itself is not a green option. Only true green option is to ride a horse, bike or walk. 🤣
@@ronniegillaspy It never was dum dum. Getting caught up in political dogma like most NPCs.
@@ronniegillaspy horse wouldn't be too green compared to electricity. There's a pretty wide way to get electricity relatively green, can't exactly feed a horse sunlight..
One terrific little car! And with 4 doors, too. If they bring these to the UK, I'll be in the queue! 💪👍
Tnx for sharing. How much is it, does ur electric car are required to register.
Can't wait for Jalopnik, Doug DeMuro, and Aging Wheels to get a hold of this.
Noooo lol.
donut media too
Ayyyyy, a fellow Aging Wheels fan!
Aging Wheels rules! Doug sucks!
@@AlanG58 Doug doesn’t suck, but I prefer Aging Wheels
Alrighty. Maybe these cars can pave the way for Japanese micro camper vans to enter the US market. Woohoo!
👍💗💗
please god i hope that's true
a nice neighbourhood car, not enough for long trip, but enough to go around the store. it amazing how far EV has gone.
How well would it handle going uphill, like in San Francisco, or Ithaca NY?
Who's gonna tell him that an "RPM gauge" is called a tachometer?
You
Why would there be a tacho in an EV? With fixed ratio, the speedo tells the same story.
@@Tore_Lund Probably because it was cheaper just to hook up the tack to motor RPM sensor than to redesign a whole new gauge cluster for this car. The cost cutting is definitely very noticeable, even in this short video.
@@Tore_Lund It has nothing to with being an EV. Commuter Automatic ICE & BEVs simply do not require a Tach as you are not pushing the limits of performance. But any performance car including single gear EVs should have Tachometers as RPM SweetSpot still heavily dictates efficiency. But yeah in this case it's just using an ICE dashbord.
Your momma
The Audi and Lincoln commercial break made me laugh!! Dude what kind of algorithm recommends that ad when I am watching a video with this title! Lol 😂
I never see ads in UA-cam videos. Try using Firefox add-ons to block their ads.
@@IraQNid I have 2 on chrome and still some made it through
An who makes these??? china.. oops
I love how you literally floored it off the line next to a police car and they didn't even notice 🤣
This is one car I would definitely buy. Cause I could use it for work.
We need to hear the life of the batteries, how much to replace?
And interior, storage, and leg room seating. Please go over that.
PS....I subscribed 😁👍
It´s actually a car - lol! That´s what cars used to be - affordable transport, just like Ford´s Model T, the Volkswagen bug or Fiat´s Cinquecento! The car has all what one needs!
Id hold off on that, seen a few of these super cheap ev vehicles that would seem like they would destroy the smart car, and they do, until they just break all over all the time, might be great but im willing to bet it is crap, not that they have to be crap, you can certainly make a good cheap ev, but it seems like everyone skips the good part
Want something like that? Get a Base Model Chevy Spark Manual. It has manual everything, 5-speed Manual, Manual Mirrors, Manual Windows, Manual LOCKS! But still comes with A/C, Bluetooth, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Intermittent Wipers, and a 7inch Touch Screen as STANDARD, all for around C$10k
@@coastaku1954 The problem with what you are saying is that in the 1970s small cars the size of the Chevy Spark only cost $3000 so that is more than 3 times the cost.
@@ericwitt4359 Arent you forgetting about inflation?
@@coastaku1954 Good point. Computers at that time with the performance they had cost around 500 times more than they would today. So that makes the price even more unfair.
Your gonna make me google where to find this. Ughh
For a daily 15 min commute.. This is perfect.
Look under Yugo... another disposable car from 1984.
i'd rather ride a ebike than drive this car. its just not aesthetically pleasing. so much so that if i won one in a raffle i would abandon it in on the spot.
@@darkshadowsx5949 are you serious? how is it that much uglier then other cars? besides you should be grateful to afford to be driving anything at all. most people would be tears after winning a free car
I live in the cold. Figure half the battery range (based on my experience as an e-bike dealer). I can live with it. It actually has a lot of features I do not need. How do I get one in Iowa or Illinois?
Glad you tried it in Dallas. Power test with air conditioning test in August would be a good test.
Your cameraman is really uncomfortable being on camera, which is hilarious.
Hahaha, I thought I was the only one who noticed, it made me uncomfortable 😂
Camera people tend to prefer being behind the camera.
@@BaawBee I don't think any of us have a hard time inferring that to be the case, but certainly rarely would such a person's level of discomfort be so pronounced as to rank as remarkable. You can tell it's remarkable because, well, it got remarked on.
that is very typical of camera people .
we are very determined to get
" mom " to leave us alone , that is why we got behind the camera in the 1st place, so we wouldn't be living our lives with camera flash shock.
@@jeepsanddragons No way most camera operators are as transparently neurotic as this guy. Get real.
Thanks for the review. Looks like a nice urban driver with pretty much everything you’d need.
Sounds perfect for a college kid that needs to get around campus, or someone retired that now only puts in 3000 miles a year running errands.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Yep. And if it’s even moderately taken care of, with EVs having less moving parts, it (theoretically) should last 10 years or more as a high school - college campus - town runabout. EVs in general, but especially cheap EVs really have the opportunity to be very reusable (in terms of multiple owners over the lifetime of the car) vehicles with the normal downsides of being cheap (high maintenance/higher polluting).
@@JeremiahTownsend The only downside is the battery life. I recently came across a video in which a Nissan Leaf's batterypack had to be replaced after only 100,000 miles. They don't come cheap either. Maybe in a few more years we'll get better batteries and then we'll really see the savings accrue.
@@davidmccarthy6061 yes better than a golf cart.
@@hermanwooster8944 battery tech has come a long way from the initial, uncooled Leaf batteries. Nissan made a mistake in the tech it chose for the Leaf batteries but they were the first usable mass produced EV in recent years so they get a pass. Also batteries are not all failing at 100K miles.
Thanks for the review, Kandi America website doesn't have the K27 for sale. When will they be available? 🇺🇸
Love it and a superb review
Wow in Dallas/garland, I'll have to check those out, too bad you didn't have time for a meet up.
My new delivery fleet for my restaurant will be these going forward
Read my post ... only 59 mi range and 7 hours to recharge.
@@bassdojo3925 right, perfect for 10 min radius deliveries with a level 2 charger at home base
I never exceed 25 miles a day. You’d be shocked how many would find this car ideal.
The idea is good. Keep the distance minimum. Recharge the battery often to keep it's voltage at 13.33 volts for lead acid cells (equalization voltage) as far as possible, and it will last three years at 80% value. Lithium lasts 10 to 15 years.
@@carperdiem8754 there is a sucker born every minute.
what happened to the honda fit (jazz) ev? it was so long ago (8-10 years) and it had rave reviews. i dont see them even on the used car market. maybe you guys can go on the hunt for them?
All entry level priced cars were discontinued. Honda took away the Fit, Ford killed the Fiesta and Focus, etc.
Looks like this car satisfies most of my driving needs. I wonder about performance in the winter though.
We need this type of car here in the UK, most car journey here are about 30/50 miles, so would work with folk who have their own drive.
Well I mean if it passes US safety there’s a good chance
Great little grocery getter. I am looking forward to the in depth walk around
for groceries, it is perfect.
Hey guys,
I spent the majority of my career in the car business ~35 years; 25 yrs w/ ford.
Married and moved to Guangxi, Cn in 2004.
We have fantastic cars in China. As our family enjoys a highline SUV model with a fantastic warranty. I've test drove the motherland best brands; overall impressed.
I'm back stateside working on our farm in NC and enjoyed watching.
What kind of charging system does that have how long does it take to get a full charge
Worth the watch just to see Tijmen's face grabbing the Oh Shit handle during the first 0-60 acceleration.
🤣
New sub. Great personalities. Thank you. Living in Korea, I see a lot of Asean cars. Driven some weird Chinese ones. This looks like a great city or small midwestern farm town car. Maybe my daughters college car. Can’t wait to see more.
What’s that blinking green light on the dashboard? That would drive me nuts!
These cars are limited to 35 MPH now. Just went on their website and they have to limit them to 25-35 depending on where they're sold in the US.
Yeah I saw that as well. I wonder if they hand you a USB stick with a wink (to flash the car).
Nice review. Kandi is NOT owned by Geely, BTW. They have a joint venture, Fengsheng Motors to produce Maple cars for the Chinese market.
Good work! Keep the reviews coming.
Thanks!
Wish you did a walk around And specs in beginning of video. Also how does tax write/discount work?
Sincere question. I tried finding this on line and the only thing I keep coming across are the ones that are like the golf carts. Do you have a link to a dealership? Are these available now? This one in particular? That is street worthy and can be registered?
We already reserved 3 for the family. Can not wait. Dream comes true finally able to get the whole family to drive EV, no worry about gas money. Yeahh!
That's awesome, different colors? You should do a video of that
Are you from Texas? If not how did you get them??
Lol just wait for repairs.. that is why no one buys tesla out of warranty..
well after calculating the costs, if that EV lasts 6 years, then I would choose it over model 3
@@ChopinSchubert not about the cost of teh car ... IT IS the cost of repairs.... Good luck replacing anything on an EV outside warranty... Look it up...
Under 10k after the incentive, wow. Here in UK there's nothing cheaper than 25k, so that's over $30k
Come to Albania if you really want unaffordable new cars tbh. VW Ups start all the way from over 12k euros (new). VW Ups ffs. That's like the most basic VW you'll ever get in your life. Hyundai Konas start from 23k euros. I won't even mention EVs because they are price-tagged like Jack Grealish, they are a pain in the arse to drive on Albanian roads (most of which have not been taken care of in years) and all the EV chargers are in Tirana which means that you can't really take a long journey to a city like kinda north or kinda south my country and back in one go, even though it's relatively small. New cars in Albania are not only unaffordable (like, I deadarse can't afford one in my dreams) but also get a ridiculous amount of tax, there are like 7 kinds of tax just for the fuel alone.
@@tarkanbashllari1627 I understand, I’m the euros you described, those cars you mentioned would be 2 x the price here in Canada cuz our dollar sucks grass at the moment and has forever. So I feel your pain.
How much is a toyota yaris there? Cause here it is like 12.000 bucks
@@slurpii4669 maybe 15k euros (base model)
Japan makes many new cars around 13k brand new
Like the daihatsu tocot
Will it supercharge? Or is level 2 best you get?
It's a shame this never hit the market. The Kandi USA site has dropped all references to their cars.
Thanks for this update. Someone down the street is selling a used one and I came here to find out what it was.
The funniest thing is that the camera man have that face of "I'm gonna die" all the time
Great review guys thanks.
Nice demonstration and I wish this car would be available in Australia
Can get you there, but prepare to walk home. How about charging at home? When does warranty on battery die, and how much to replace battery? Been waiting for this car!
Tijmen makes a great sidekick for reviews. More Tijmen;-)
Want to see the crash test ratings. Johnny?
I think it appeals to Don because it reminds him of his xB.
Good short EV test drive video, thanks!
Is it DOT approved? W airbags, Lane assist, crash rated parts etc etc? So you can legally register insure an drive. Or is it a golf cart for off road use only?
I think the obvious market for a car like this is a second car in a multi-car household, where the other car is either a long-range EV or an ICE. Lots and lots of families have multiple cars, but very few families need multiple cars capable of long-distance road trips.
That said, I would still be interested to know: does the Kandi have a CCS port and, if so, what charging speeds does it get on it? Even if this thing isn't going on road trips, it still matters if you want to drive it to the other end of a large, sprawling city, where the round trip might be just a tad bit beyond the vehicle's range. Obviously, for the price, 250kW is probably not reasonable, but even 30-50kW CCS is still much better than J-1772 only.
I have been investing on EV stocks and so great to see a review on Kandi, one of my stocks invested. I hope they sell them in California soon.
Interesting idea! - buying stocks in these smaller electric vehicles! Best of luck!
I'm also an investor in EV stocks, but I got burned badly on this stock years ago..... even so, I have leap Call options in this company.
It's actually a very cute looking car with them retro looks.
Reminds me a little bit of a Nissan Figaro, even though the shapes are very different, but the modern retro look and the headlights are what do it for me.
I hope this company does well and the cars are reliable.
We badly need a Figaro EV! 🤗
I saw the Figaro in 1993 in Japan nice-looking Nissan
I think this is a daihatsu gino
In Japan we have a car very similar to this one. It's called the Daihatsu Cast. 660 horsepower engine. Good report!
The cast or gino
It says on the Kandi website that the K27 has a top speed of 25 to 35? Is this a different model? You got 50 mph in drive & 68 mph in sport?
Amusing and informative review. Thanks! What's the Miles per Kwhr? This is the best measure of efficiency. Mid-range EV results give around 3 to 4 - depending on road conditions and temperature. Any plans for sales in Europe? Looks suited to narrower UK/European roads. And can't they change the name - Kandi sounds like a car driven by Barbie, in pink!
Honestly it looks like a pretty good deal
How long does it take to fully charge it up?
Any idea if this will be available in California? I’d buy one in a heartbeat.