The $12,000 Baojun Yep Uncomfortable, Impractical, And Amazing

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  • The Baojun Yep is the least comfortable, least practical, and most expensive mini electric we've ever tested. It's also our new favorite!
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  • @Wheelsboy
    @Wheelsboy  10 місяців тому +15

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    • @chinabluewho
      @chinabluewho 9 місяців тому

      So tired of living in a socialist left wing nanny state like America with our politicians so bribery dependent from the big three automakers here .

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 5 місяців тому

      Bigger wheels(diff altered to suit), custom different battery, air suspension, 4x4 option... as a modifying package is not impossible...

  • @KushalAshok
    @KushalAshok Рік тому +126

    4:02 "If you need a 360 degree camera to park this car, you probably shouldn't be driving"; Well said! Thanks for this nice and detailed review.

  • @zj2780
    @zj2780 Рік тому +50

    We need something like this in France, I don't wanna pay 25-30k € for Suzuki Jimny

    • @hi9580
      @hi9580 11 місяців тому +4

      Jimny EV 2030

  • @MyHumanWreckage
    @MyHumanWreckage Рік тому +34

    The “Joybox”. The Chinese market is utterly fascinating!

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому +62

    A car like this would be perfect here on O'ahu. It's great for sitting in our awful traffic. There's nowhere to go, so range isn't a problem either.

    • @tren133
      @tren133 Рік тому +6

      Any small EV would be perfect for Hawaii since range wouldn't really be a concern. But don't people actually rent 4x4s to go off road on some of the islands? This thing has no off road capability whatsoever despite its looks.

    • @jimcabezola3051
      @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому +6

      @@tren133 You have hit it on the nail! There WAS some interest here on O'ahu, but over the years, we residents have begun to frown on off-road activities. Hawai'i and Maui were places to go, but there are cultural issues that Native Hawaiians bring up which may see an end to off-roading on those islands, too. Kaua'i has frowned on that sort of thig, too. All we've got, really, is sitting in cars and playing with smartphones. THIS car would do well under those circumstance. I REALLY liked the Mitsubishi i-MiEV when it was introduced here in 2012 or so. Perfectly sized...but I personally have much more range on my pedal bike than that car had. THIS car has great range for this island. If only we could relax safety standards or designate a "kei-class" like the Japanese have into which these little EV runabouts could flourish here...

  • @mini_worx
    @mini_worx 11 місяців тому +14

    Considering you can't find anything for anything close to this price range, I'll gladly take one.

  • @markuc
    @markuc Рік тому +29

    Awesome little car. For the price it's freaking amazing!!!

  • @mastagrey
    @mastagrey Рік тому +23

    wow that looks good! looks like a combination of a Feroza and FJ Cruiser and also Jimny

    • @amarbinay6654
      @amarbinay6654 11 місяців тому

      Well this is Toyota ev Crusier

  • @damcoentertainment3956
    @damcoentertainment3956 Рік тому +20

    This car has insane value!
    Even the cheapest (costs more than this car) european subcompacts look wayy cheaper than the Yep.

  • @Unan1mouz
    @Unan1mouz 11 місяців тому +17

    This is such a cute mini-SUV. Really similar to the Suzuki Jimny. I wouldn't mind driving this around the city!

    • @amarbinay6654
      @amarbinay6654 11 місяців тому

      This one going to be ev Crusier of Toyota

  • @chillfluencer
    @chillfluencer 11 місяців тому +3

    All the "bad aspects" are a dream come true for me. Love it.

  • @kl9518
    @kl9518 Рік тому +7

    This is what Suzuki should have done with the Jimny. I'll buy this one because it is much cheaper.

  • @kdks9873
    @kdks9873 Рік тому +6

    great review. thanks

  • @darknessislight3689
    @darknessislight3689 11 місяців тому +8

    So cute 😊 we need small vehicles here in the States 👍🏾 no everyone wants or needs giant SUV or Trucks.(My opinion 😑) fantastic review

    • @bigchills7194
      @bigchills7194 3 місяці тому

      YES! I'm just outside of Boston and let me tell you, US Cities could definitely use this Kei class market! Heck this Yeps interior fit and finish is luxury compared to my Mitsubishi Mirage!

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 Рік тому +30

    It's beyond me how any company can refer to anything it produces as 'the joybox' when there are people like myself whose minds are permanently in the gutter.

  • @EHKvlogs
    @EHKvlogs 9 місяців тому +1

    this channel is my go to way to get a reliable view of latest chinese evs.

  • @zs12145
    @zs12145 Рік тому +9

    车轮哥,游戏方向键那个应该是:上上下下,左右左右,BABA,这是连招秘籍,不是瞎掰的😂

  • @DMT267
    @DMT267 Рік тому +3

    Lol Ethan. I was 100% thinking of the Jimmy.

  • @zodiacfml
    @zodiacfml Рік тому +18

    Yep, this is actually a city car! I mean, great alternative to small car EVs for city driving, and beat some city flooding!😅😅

    • @xiuChang
      @xiuChang Рік тому +2

      确实,在夏季的城市内涝中,电车总是惹人眼球,因为它可以像船一样从一群水淹熄火的豪车面前轻松的驶过。

    • @zodiacfml
      @zodiacfml Рік тому

      @@xiuChang 👍👍

    • @LeoMkII
      @LeoMkII Рік тому

      Idk man, I would not want to get an ev in water, definitely not to the extent some old school 4x4s go, it would also float probably

    • @zodiacfml
      @zodiacfml Рік тому +1

      ​@@LeoMkII you haven't seen Teslas on water which aren't even designed for specifically for floods. Most EVs even cheaper ones are seal their batteries watertight. Tesla Cybertruck designed to float and boat for 30mins. or more.

    • @midoevil7
      @midoevil7 11 місяців тому

      ​@@zodiacfml
      Definitely not with THIS 2:25

  • @eanmills2683
    @eanmills2683 11 місяців тому

    Does it come with a fire extinguisher for the battery fire

  • @entertainmentyoutube3606
    @entertainmentyoutube3606 6 місяців тому

    A new low for confort hahahahaha that made me laugh, this channel is pretty awesome man

  • @vorlon81
    @vorlon81 Рік тому +4

    Finally Wheelsboy and the Yep 👍

  • @gavjlewis
    @gavjlewis Рік тому +11

    You call it expensive. It would be a billy bargain here in the UK. $10,000 only gets you a crappy Citroen Ami.

    • @David_Polak
      @David_Polak Рік тому +1

      After import costs and taxes, you can expect its price to be closer to £20.000. Still a good deal considering the looks and equipment in my opinion.

    • @dzonikg
      @dzonikg Рік тому

      Yes europe has no cheap EVs..even that small FIAT 500 electric which i would never buy cost 30 000 euros in my country . I want something like this as mu first EV..something that cost 10-15k euros ...something that looks fun

  • @litoola4981
    @litoola4981 Рік тому +5

    If they can come out with an EV version of the Tank 300, that would be the top choice.

  • @stoner27th
    @stoner27th 10 місяців тому +3

    Love this, I would get the biggest knobby tires that fit the wheel well. forget about the range.

  • @bikeworld2466
    @bikeworld2466 4 місяці тому

    Do they have them in right hand drive for UK market ?

  • @mononeo
    @mononeo Рік тому +9

    If a Chinese brand wants to break into the North American market, they should do so by offering something that looks like this EV with an actual modicum of off road capability. It would sell like hotcakes as long as it was under $25,000.

    • @tl1539
      @tl1539 Рік тому +2

      the U.S. customs charges high tariff on chinese cars and the federal government is not giving permit for these chinese companies

    • @lucky889s9
      @lucky889s9 Рік тому

      American government is anti chinese stuff since trump. Much more for a car. Fuck, just google what happened to suzuki and its samurai

    • @mononeo
      @mononeo 11 місяців тому

      ​@@tl1539​What they should do is make these in the USA with American parts.

    • @tl1539
      @tl1539 11 місяців тому +1

      @@mononeo enemy investment? Instant Ban! I worked for a Chinese owned company in Texas, JP morgan chase is not opening bank account for that company b/c it is chinese owned entity

    • @chrisyau1225
      @chrisyau1225 11 місяців тому +1

      It's hard due to political issues.😂 Recently the ceo of Nio complained that "Why US market is not open to Chinese EV maker while US Car makers like Tesla is well treated by Chinese gov." Personally I think open market is necessary for customer to get things in a good price, but trends are every country is closing their market to benefit local companies. That's why things are getting expensive these days.

  • @Alberto-xw8vx
    @Alberto-xw8vx Рік тому +28

    This car should benefit from a aftermarket suspension upgrade like air or two step springs.

    • @Wheelsboy
      @Wheelsboy  Рік тому +7

      Rest assured, there will be plenty of jacked up and/or slammed Yeps running around Chinese car shows

    • @vorlon81
      @vorlon81 Рік тому +2

      @@Wheelsboy Could this be the strategy of the yep? Give a shitty jimny type ev but upgrade it all you want to make it comfortable like the wuling?

  • @sammni
    @sammni 11 місяців тому +3

    I gotta say...
    I do like the box look

  • @umu-i-d2785
    @umu-i-d2785 11 місяців тому +1

    Really dig the interior

  • @robfonteijn1027
    @robfonteijn1027 11 місяців тому +50

    Luckily we are protected from buying this car in France. Otherwise we’d be saving a lot of money 😢

    • @BETTERSTATEvision
      @BETTERSTATEvision 7 місяців тому

      C’est terrible

    • @vibhanshuchauhan3328
      @vibhanshuchauhan3328 5 місяців тому

      Search for punch ev it is full size electric car 15000 euros made by Tata

    • @TFB-chris
      @TFB-chris 5 місяців тому

      That tiny fellow would cost more than double the price if it came to Europe.

    • @sky2.040
      @sky2.040 Місяць тому

      ​@@BETTERSTATEvisionpeople has it doesn't say anything but people who don't say everything 😆😆😆😂😂😂

    • @VSL_babyface
      @VSL_babyface 18 днів тому

      ​@@sky2.040 lol thats very true, u do also noticed the most complains about EVs arent its owners themselves 😂😂

  • @javierlezama1094
    @javierlezama1094 Рік тому

    Awesome car.
    Thanks Ford vídeo.

  • @Drvishnucnair
    @Drvishnucnair 11 місяців тому +3

    I will definitely buy this vehicle if it comes for sale in India.

  • @czdeepblueczdeepblue660
    @czdeepblueczdeepblue660 11 місяців тому

    Love it😊

  • @user-dc5gx1ul4x
    @user-dc5gx1ul4x 3 місяці тому

    Is it possible to get with English infotaiment? It looks nice

  • @user-zj9bo8dz7f
    @user-zj9bo8dz7f 11 місяців тому

    Italy needs it!!!!

  • @keithhooper6123
    @keithhooper6123 4 місяці тому

    Don't know how you can say it's not practical.Seems totally practical. As for the ride, most small SUVs, trucks, vans, won't be a lot better,unladen.

  • @hawkkim1974
    @hawkkim1974 4 місяці тому

    it's a great looking car

  • @pjkr123
    @pjkr123 5 місяців тому

    This is the only SGMW product that I love!
    I know honguang mini EV is also cute, but it's just not my style.

  • @fmac6441
    @fmac6441 Рік тому +61

    Why is there an imitation of Copenhagen behind the bushes?

    • @toyotaprius79
      @toyotaprius79 Рік тому +16

      It's probably a lot more affordable too

    • @HidingAllTheWay
      @HidingAllTheWay Рік тому +13

      ​@@toyotaprius79nah, property prices in large Chinese cities are completely insane, especially when compared to wages.

    • @motorpolitan8884
      @motorpolitan8884 Рік тому +15

      These are tourist attractions for local people to take pictures with and post on their social media.
      These exist all over Asia, including imitations of Montreal, Rome, Tuscany, Paris, etc.

    • @davidk.d.7591
      @davidk.d.7591 Рік тому +6

      ​@@motorpolitan8884Pretty sure they're like three Eiffel tower s in East Asia or something

    • @HafiZzZzZz
      @HafiZzZzZz Рік тому +2

      @@wantedyou2346 👍👍👍

  • @cryptophilippines4976
    @cryptophilippines4976 11 місяців тому

    How to buy from Philippines

  • @MrSubielove
    @MrSubielove 4 місяці тому

    What country are you driving this think? Why is there no one else on the road?

  • @FuZhixiang
    @FuZhixiang Рік тому

    I'm looking forward to Tank 100.

  • @briantasca402
    @briantasca402 10 місяців тому

    I have a 4x4 sitting outside, that looks remarkably like something that may have been the design inspiration for this EV🤔...

  • @RP-mm9ie
    @RP-mm9ie Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @ktishathompson
    @ktishathompson 9 місяців тому

    Hope the bug at the beginning got his compensation for that shot 😂

  • @cybair9341
    @cybair9341 11 місяців тому

    The styling is a success for such a small car. Chinese are learning fast.

  • @NickoPorras627
    @NickoPorras627 6 місяців тому

    So which is better.this or bingo?

  • @underdogfinancial6446
    @underdogfinancial6446 11 місяців тому +4

    It's a fun toy car. I called the dealer in Shanghai to order one, but was told they dont carry Yep. Shanghai stopped registering too small EVs a couple of years ago (after too many miniEVs flooded the road). A shame

    • @spacegreycoralred
      @spacegreycoralred 11 місяців тому +3

      What does that tell you…. The world needs these types of cars.

    • @underdogfinancial6446
      @underdogfinancial6446 11 місяців тому

      @@spacegreycoralred that true, but there are other incentives in Shanghai. The EV license is 0 (vs US$15K for a gas car) but ppl (who already own gas cars but not EVs) expected that "deal" for EV license might be gone soon, hence some chose to buy a super cheap EV to obtain a 0-cost EV license (in case they be not 0-cost in the future). So basically the cheap EVs are premium paid for a call option.

  • @AtasakNantasomboon
    @AtasakNantasomboon Рік тому +1

    ชอบมากคันนี้ love ❤

  • @Albisriede
    @Albisriede 11 місяців тому +3

    Couldn't be much worse a ride than my '87 Suzuki Samuirai ;- )

    • @Wheelsboy
      @Wheelsboy  11 місяців тому +1

      I love the Samurai!

  • @Pyjamarama11
    @Pyjamarama11 11 місяців тому +3

    05:00 its so scared of mixing it up with real cars, that its already wet itself 😅

  • @kevinw1090
    @kevinw1090 Рік тому +1

    Amazing value, just don't get into any accidents.

  • @Paul-cx4gm
    @Paul-cx4gm Рік тому +1

    It's a cute little crack skipper but no chance of any off road activity with it being that low to the ground 🙁

  • @peperoninja387
    @peperoninja387 11 місяців тому

    Any plans for southeast asian market?

  • @LeoMkII
    @LeoMkII Рік тому

    We got jimmy at home, and it's extra cute

  • @ideallogic
    @ideallogic Рік тому +8

    Actually Ethan , i could not think of anything but the (upcoming ?) Vinfast VF3 mini cross EV as i believe it sits far closer to the Yep than any Jimny ever will ... Any Chance on the Yep pickup variant ever going in to production ?

    • @Wheelsboy
      @Wheelsboy  Рік тому +4

      I do not know, but I hope that it will!

    • @ideallogic
      @ideallogic Рік тому +1

      @@Wheelsboy I only ask as the PUT version could handle a little better as (in pictures) it seems somewhat longer than the "SUV" version. Perhaps a 5-door would solve some comfort issues ?

    • @lucky889s9
      @lucky889s9 Рік тому

      Vinfast is a fraud. Beware

    • @MongZHEDao-ux4vl
      @MongZHEDao-ux4vl 11 місяців тому +1

      Made in Vietnam = Vin Crash

    • @DocPetron
      @DocPetron 10 місяців тому +2

      I would definitely wait for the Vinfast. Maybe I'm wrong, but they have never manufactured any vehicles anywhere including Vietnam until now. It may be the next Nissan Z car or it may be the next Yugo.

  • @cb250nighthawk3
    @cb250nighthawk3 Рік тому +1

    I don't fancy comfortable cars. This one is good to go.

  • @jacobreubenaglipa5669
    @jacobreubenaglipa5669 Рік тому +3

    The interior is like a rivian.

  • @catherinewoodsellerbeckhor7560
    @catherinewoodsellerbeckhor7560 11 місяців тому +1

    The only electric car to date that would suit me (owner of ancient jimny)

  • @user-ts9nq5zw2j
    @user-ts9nq5zw2j Рік тому +1

    I must say I purchased one, 30 days into driving the car it fell apart, was not able to find anyone that would fix my vehicle. Lost everything. Junk JUnk JUNk JUNK. It's a joy box?

  • @BMWHP2
    @BMWHP2 Рік тому +5

    For $12.000 . . . .WE ALL want one 😎👍. Make one with a softtop for below $20.000 and with a 40kWh battery pack that can realy do 300km range.

    • @AutoReport1
      @AutoReport1 Рік тому +1

      Pricing typically doubles outside China.

    • @morganangel340
      @morganangel340 Рік тому +4

      @@AutoReport1 by typically you mean ''the west''
      for ASEAN is way smaller... BYD Dolphin go from ~17k in China to ~20k in Thailand or ~21k in Malaysia or ~22k in Indonesia... funny how further you go South, it adds 1k 😂

  • @xukenny1002
    @xukenny1002 11 місяців тому +4

    this mini ute would be really great with a 1.0 or 1.2L 3 cylinder gas engine and a 2 inch higher suspension for $13k - $15k

  • @unreliablenarrator6649
    @unreliablenarrator6649 Рік тому

    The purpose is to be cute and ford flooded streets in Shanghai. My daughter definiatly has a new goal, including the c-Watch display option.

  • @rafalyenlee
    @rafalyenlee 8 місяців тому

    so so so so cute❤

  • @user-iq3hx2bt1k
    @user-iq3hx2bt1k Рік тому +2

    在中国 最犹豫的是要不要将汽油指标换成电车指标 担心以后换不回来汽油指标了

    • @zes7215
      @zes7215 3 місяці тому

      bucunzai

  • @elyoporto6865
    @elyoporto6865 3 місяці тому

    It also reminds me of a mini Pajero.

  • @bonaanayaga
    @bonaanayaga Рік тому

    I like it

  • @xukenny1002
    @xukenny1002 11 місяців тому +1

    up up, down down, left left, right right, a, b, start. damn it, what does the konami code do? you unlock 30 more horsepower for the engine? that would be awesome

    • @pollada1
      @pollada1 4 місяці тому

      turbo mode😂

  • @fisheye375
    @fisheye375 Рік тому

    The Suzuki Jimmy of electric ?

  • @louisk.1780
    @louisk.1780 Рік тому +4

    But it got s solid rear axle lol

  • @dad_jokes_4ever226
    @dad_jokes_4ever226 Рік тому

    An electric Suzuki Jimny ?

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave 3 місяці тому

    Rear screen to display things like I'm sorry, would do well to lower people's tempers.

  • @Napotkane_w_drodze
    @Napotkane_w_drodze Рік тому

    *Super* 👍💪

  • @MrTash1983
    @MrTash1983 11 місяців тому

    daihatsu is the king's of this segment of cars

  • @lowrangemaniac5326
    @lowrangemaniac5326 11 місяців тому +1

    I would pay more for a second electic motor for the front wheels, to make it a 4x4 car, and then it will be perfect!

    • @petrichor259
      @petrichor259 11 місяців тому

      you are not the target. The chinese market is.

    • @lowrangemaniac5326
      @lowrangemaniac5326 11 місяців тому

      @@petrichor259 uhmmmmm... Excuse me? What?
      I just said that a 4x4 version of this car would be nice to have, who talked about market targeting?

    • @brothermyboy8226
      @brothermyboy8226 6 місяців тому

      ​@@lowrangemaniac5326there will be, it's still under development.

  • @GhostKon
    @GhostKon 11 місяців тому

    i would like to buy one but after put a petrol or diesel engine on it.

  • @someoneelse7629
    @someoneelse7629 6 місяців тому

    Suzuki is going to make the Jimny Electric, and it will most certainly get 4WD, real skidplates, a better range (those Chinese numbers means it has half the range in the real world) and be better in all other ways too

  • @birdyashiro1226
    @birdyashiro1226 10 місяців тому

    For the money value, i can accept it tbh

  • @rafaelgomez1284
    @rafaelgomez1284 11 місяців тому

    Cute, but is an urban car, not a outdoor purpose vehicle (It´s a Suzuki Jimny clon, nothng more). Its electrical power source inhibits it to travel off the road because the close distant of the electrical pack to the ground and, of course, never, never you can tray to cross a water flooded area. There is a lot of 4 x 4 vehicles (not SUV´s) in a good condition in a very accesible cost. But the review is useful as an information source.

  • @redacted629
    @redacted629 Рік тому +1

    Suzuki Jimny and Nissan Cube love child

  • @Brick-Life
    @Brick-Life Рік тому

    A fun car

  • @husseinbbaale769
    @husseinbbaale769 Рік тому +10

    How I'd love to get my hands on a cheap chines EV...

  • @AnnieT369
    @AnnieT369 Рік тому +7

    I want one too.

  • @Fydron
    @Fydron 10 місяців тому

    This is the kind of stuff i want not overpriced elephant sized crap that is being sold currently. Sadly even if these things would come to where i live the government would probably killit with high import tax.

  • @watataenjoyer
    @watataenjoyer Рік тому

    The ev suzuki wish they had

  • @jereignjayavenhenryjohn2985
    @jereignjayavenhenryjohn2985 Рік тому +2

    Think of the Suzuki Jimny...that is electric ⚡⚡ bruhh

  • @chinabluewho
    @chinabluewho 9 місяців тому

    Double the price of a Panda but still no solar panel on top for free solar power as a range extender or to keep batt pack topped off when it is cold outside or just free energy when parked while shopping or at work.

  • @lktan224
    @lktan224 7 місяців тому

    Like to have this car in Singapore but it will cost S$100k. It’s insane.

  • @mleolv426
    @mleolv426 Рік тому +1

    Konami code... Well played

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv Рік тому +2

    Looks like a Wuling EV Mini.

    • @Wheelsboy
      @Wheelsboy  Рік тому +3

      Same platform, but with a different body, the powertrain from the Wuling Air EV, and the DJI ADAS system from the Baojun Kiwi. It’s a real mutt, but it works!

  • @ktangsoimeyo2826
    @ktangsoimeyo2826 7 місяців тому

    Many countries/gov will scream to address pollution issue by introducing EV, but they will either not allow or put a high tarrif on practical and affordable EV like this.

  • @rambo4war
    @rambo4war 11 місяців тому

    Great in Japan but that thing is not legal in the USA….and not hard to see why

  • @djizzah
    @djizzah 11 місяців тому

    Will never make it here to Australia,zero safety features

  • @w7class
    @w7class Рік тому +1

    Size of wheels and rims ,a deal breaker...

  • @RedBatteryHead
    @RedBatteryHead 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks really fun. But 30-80% stats really sound like stupid for a 28kWh 😂

  • @scittw22
    @scittw22 11 місяців тому

    want

  • @yhonezjorsie7473
    @yhonezjorsie7473 10 місяців тому

    How many miles in one charge?

  • @dfaro8453
    @dfaro8453 Рік тому +5

    I want this car. I would buy it and send it Haiti. This car remind me of the Suzuki Jimmy.

  • @knoraziel
    @knoraziel Рік тому

    Make it as capable as a Jimmy and I’m in 💵💵