This small electric car is taking China by storm (Baojun E200). A two seater EV that everyone can buy and use as their daily commute vehicle. What do you think? Would cars like this be popular where you live?
Totally agree. It’s funny how the people who drive the nicest cars are the ones who can’t really afford to drive them. My wife also mentioned this in the video and said this would be safer and more practical than a motorcycle for a teen.
To be fair, some people will be happy with this little car.. it certainly beats having to use public transport and looks perfect for city use . Easy to drive, easy to park.
...until there are no robotaxis I prefer public transport. No parking, no other trouble. No nothing. Even using taxis doesn't break your bank. Buying a car is always a high cost all at once. You have to register it you have to ensure it you have to maintain it you have to charge it you have to clean it you can get into an accident you waste space you obly use it about 2% of the time you own it you have to get rid of it eventually.
They should have these cars ,or something similar, available in Canada. Safer than motorcycles , cheap and efficient and outstanding for city driving. Reminds me of a cheaper BMW i3. Why not?
My issue is how durable they are, we gotta see some crash tests. This would be great for Montreal but I'd only contemplate buying one if they were made here, to Canadian safety standards.
@@Anonymous------ I don't question motorcyclist safety? Do you know me? Have we talked before? When did I talk about motorcycles? Just show me some stats, crash tests, I can't find any publicly available info. Don't you want to know the reputation of a company car you'll be driving your kids in? Don't you want to be reassured they've passed independent tests? Its good to question things, that's how we learn. Right?
@@KyleRuggles Do you think that this small car is made of titanium alloy? What do you expect when such a small car crashes? Can you show us a car that small size can survive a hit by a 10-ton truck? The point of such a small car as opposed to a motorcycle is this car is much safer for the driver, this is a better option for motorcycles. All cars made and exported by China show they have good safety standards, a few even surpass internationally recognized safety and crash tests of those European, Japanese and American big name brands.
Small cars / EVs are the best for city driving. Have saved me a few times in traffic allowing me to pass where others would have crashed. Also your parking space is still there when you get back, because no one else can fit.
Good call on the parking space, this is the biggest appeal of cars like these in the big congested city. Easy to drive, easy to park and easy to maintain.
Some people see cars as a status symbol. The more expensive and luxurious a car is. The more successful they feel. Also people like to show off their success. It also means that car manufacturers can make more profit on big expensive cars. That is why we will never see inexpensive cars in Western countries. Greed.
My current form of transportation for me and my wife to get around and do shopping is a Yamaha Grande Scooter Something like this would be downright lavish
I would say cars like this would sell very well in much of Europe but especially in countries like Greece and Italy where parking spots are small and hard to find.
For the second hand market the SILENCE S04 Micro car and their scooter THE SILENCE S01 both using the same battery's which be brought indoors to be recharged
Rosie mentioned that one reason she preferred this mini car is because unlike a motorcycle you at least have some metal around you. Maybe. Have you checked that? There's a similarly sized French vehicle, the Citroën Ami, which has a plastic body. The Ami isn't classified as a car in France, it's called a quadricycle but it does basically the same city runabout job as this car though its power and range are less.
The E200 is made of metal and not plastic like the Ami you mentioned. Which gives it that layer of protection and classifies this as a car on Chinese roads. You can take it on the motorway if you wish as it has a top speed of a little over 100 km/h. I’ve seen quite a few of these making longer trips between cities when I was in China. Not sure I would use it for that purpose, but some people are.
Only my own personal opinion: Definitely NOT for BIG and TALL people but okay for smaller regular sized folks, it would not be suitable for highway travel. Big trucks should stay out of inner suburban roads as they will not be able to spot such a small vehicle and will be a danger to them. What I think the mini car will be good for are regular sized people doing short haul runs in inner suburbs to get their weekly shopping done (will probably need a slightly bigger rear end boot though) and/or inner suburb commute to work and home. It will save on traffic congestion for sure , provide some shelter from rainy days when one has to go out but will not be advisable in heavy weather though and replace the motorcycle which is more exposed. However, like the motorcycle, the mini-car will afford just a marginal extra safety in a crash. The little space inside will not provide for much protection and unlike a motorcycle where the rider could be thrown clear in a collision, the mini-car occupant will be trapped inside and crushed - which is not a nice prospect. Overall, it is a cheap mode of transport that will provide some protection against the elements and a small degree of comfort for regular, small to medium height and sized occupants for short haul travel around inner suburban roads devoid of large vehicles that can blow such vehicles over simply by passing them at speed through air turbulence.
Yea it is but with a bigger battery and longer range. Plus the Baojun is not getting discontinued like the Toyota and parent company Wuling already released the updated E300 version of the vehicle. I totally agree would like ro have one too. Thanks for watching!
It becomes a sports car if Rosie is alone. Small car, weight matters. Like I had a moped that can get from 0 to 100.kmh in 5s, but with a passenger, it struggles to go uphill.
But I have to say that even with the both of us it was quite nimble…I can only imagine how much more nimble it would be with only Rosie behind the wheel.
I just did. Looks good! Vinfast sells cars in Canada but unfortunately not in my province yet. Hope they will bring this here. How is the EV adoption in Vietnam?
@@LeftCoastEV Currently there is only Vinfast EV being sold and I am not an expert on this but seems like all the charging infrastructure is owned by Vinfast so not sure if any other EV can use the chargers ? I have never seen one Tesla or Chinese EV . There are Vinfast cars all over the place it has exploded over the last two years with even electric Vinfast scooters . The thing is that Vinfast has a ride sharing app and 70% of Vinfast cars are bought by Vinfast/Vingroup themselves. So hard to say Vinfast is successful if they themselves buy most the cars they make . It is insane to see the cars lined up at the chargers and the drivers on the app have to wait sometimes 2 hours for a charger so can’t really see how they make money . I order the VF 8 often and it only cost about 3 bucks Canadian for most trips . That is a nice SUV that probably cost about 55,000 CDN or more can’t see how they make money . The Vinfast cars are nice looking they were designed by famous Italian design houses but I can’t see them competing with the Chinese cars . Just got back from Jakarta and all the shopping malls have the latest Chinese EV cars on display to sell . I sat in a few and the quality and design was amazing they were absolutely gorgeous, I don’t know of any country that can compete with the Chinese . Once the infrastructure is set up in Vietnam where EV cars other than Vinfast can use I expect Chinese EV cars to flood the market they will sell like hot cakes . Currently only Chinese EV cars are sold in Vietnam
@@LeftCoastEV If they sell in the future the VF 7 , VF 6 and VF 3 will be cars that should do well . The cheaper cars especially the VF 7 are very appealing
Germans place importance on quality, Japanese on reliability, and Chinese on business. The cheapness of Chinese cars is both an advantage and a disadvantage. This is because subcontracted parts manufacturers are forced to demand lower prices, and the quality of parts is not improving. I thought that the quality of Chinese cars would eventually improve, just like Japanese cars did in the past, but although Chinese products have evolved from low-tech to high-tech, they have not improved in reliability like Japanese cars.
It’s still too soon to say if Chinese cars have improved their reliability. It took Japanese and Korean manufacturers a number of years to produce price competitive vehicles that were also of good quality and reliability. I still remember one of my cousins driving a Hyundai Excel and it was a horrible car. But now we look at the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and many say this is the benchmark of what EVs should be. In a few years we will say the same about Chinese manufacturers like Nio, Xpeng and Zeekr.
@@LeftCoastEV I think the market will come to a conclusion within five years. China has already made the same mistake in the motorcycle market. Chinese motorcycles won the market from Japanese motorcycles and dominated the Vietnamese market with an 80% sales share, but after a few years, the market share had dropped to a few percent and there is still no sign of recovery. The reason was that there was no resale value, so the user said no. Thanks to government subsidies, more than 500 Chinese EV makers are currently competing on price, stealing market share from Tesla with lower prices. So far, they've followed exactly the same path as motorcycles.
I LOVE the design and size. My issue with Chinese vehicles is the steal they use, have we seen any crash reports? Ya know? It's great that they're cheap but how about servicing? How often do these break down? How do they fair in crashes? There isn't much data out there, ya know? Great video! But when I think about safety... I'm genuinely concerned and this is for all Chinese made EV's. I live in Canada and I wonder how these would be here, how would any of these cars stack up in crash tests, even the large ones. The steal is what concerns me. Got a question, can you park it in your apartment parking garage? Any limits? Cuz I watch a lot of Chinese video's and umm.. ya.. I hear they're cracking down on electric scooters.
Thanks for your input. You are right to be sceptical. We were once sceptical of Japanese and Korean cars and now the streets in Canada are filled with them. The same thing will happen with Chinese EVs. Legacy auto is dropping the ball on EV adoption and this is where China is able to come in and be successful. Many Chinese cars are built with premium materials and are sold in international markets like Europe and Australia. Give them a few years and we will all be driving one, just like today we drive Japanese and Korean vehicles.
@@LeftCoastEV Oh I agree! I just want to see crash tests of these EV's in China. Some data, independent data. But I understand what you're getting at. :)
Our friend who owns this car drives regularly on Chinese highways that have a speed limit of 120 km/h. She said she can do 110 km/h tops and it’s OK. I wouldn’t take it on a highway myself, but as an urban car it would be perfect.
Smart fortwo didn't sell in Australia. Most people here at least want seating in the back for children or the occasional adult. So no, I don't think it would have much of a market here.
@@Anonymous------ No. But the mostly young men I see on motorcycles are probably not a likely market for an electric micro car. It looks like a car some retired people might like if they don't have to transport grandchildren.
This would cost far more than the Ami if imported into Europe or the UK. The Dongfeng Nanobox is the same price in China, rebadged as the Dacia Spring it sells at £15000 to £17000 in the UK. Unfortunately shipping and import duties take their toll.
With the current tariffs and duties that many countries have levied on Chinese made EVs, prices in these markets will be much higher than what they sell for in China. Which is a shame as we need more of these small affordable EVs.
@@LeftCoastEV The UK has not put any protectionist tariffs on chinese vehicles but yes they do tend to cost more but the small cars need to be £10k or less.
@@tivvy-xf4kz Once transport and import duties are applied, in the UK there are no four wheeled vehicles capable of speeds higher than 28 mph under £15000. You can buy Chinese vehicles, import and register them yourself, it then works out even more expensive.
You hope you could buy that in Canada ? Good luck with that . Canada has put a 100 % tariff on all Chinese EV cars . Trudeau said he did it to protect the Canadian EV industry Only problem is Canada DOESN’T HAVE A EV INDUSTRY There is only ONE EV car currently made in Canada the 100 grand Dodge Charger Muscle car . But Dodge is owned by a European company it is not Canadian. I suppose as a Canadian if you want to help Canadians working the Windsor plant for the EU company you could buy that extremely expensive and extremely fast Dodge Charger but that would be your only choice for made in Canada EV cars .
The government is doing this also to keep the US happy and make sure they don't shut down the plants in Ontario. They also know that none of the legacy car makers are able to do what the Chinese are doing.
@@LeftCoastEV Yes obviously considering Canada doesn’t have even one Canadian EV car company only foreign companies clearly Uncle Sam said no Chinese EV for you . Many Tesla EV sold in Canada are made in China the supply will have to be switched to the USA can’t see Canadians paying double for the Tesla. They did a survey and 75 % of Canadians want the Chinese EV kept out of Canada . So Canadians do not want more affordable choices even though in 10 years they will only be allowed to buy electric ? At 100 % tariff it is not a tariff it is a total ban on Chinese EV The Chinese aren’t stupid they haven’t imported their cars to Canada yet they definitely will not waste their time importing when they double in price. Nobody will be paying the tariffs cause there will be no cars imported to buy . If by chance they do bring some in at double price the Government will say we must ban because they spy on you . Freeland has even said they will keep Chinese manufacturers out of Canada if they try to set up shop . But they must do what Uncle Sam says USA = P Diddy Canada = Justin Bieber
❤😊 just a sort of car I'd like maybe with a bit more power and a little bit more quality 😊 We should all be going lighter smaller arrow dynamic 😎 #buzzofftoxic ❤
Because Europe is worried you won’t buy European cars anymore if the market is full of cheap Chinese alternatives. They are tying to protect their legacy auto industry.
Apart from been a Chinese EV a small EV for city driving ideal the only use for an EV perfect and its no a pretty car but one thing driving this EV at least you don't have to look it put this small EV next to an awful Nissan Juke this small EV would look pretty good😊
@@LeftCoastEV l personally think that if you think you have an ugly car park it next to a Nissan Juke and your ugly car starts to look pretty good the Nissan Juke should be a sort of scale for car ugliest
@@LeftCoastEV I hired a Ora Black Cat for a day and think that I have enough video for a YT clip. Bloody seat padding in it was really bad so it felt like you were sitting on a fence. Had a sore ass for days. 🤣 Definitely a gay car 🤣🤣🤣
There are loads of much better FOUR-seater sub-$10,000 micro-cars - all too disruptive to be allowed to be imported into ultra-protectionist US/EU/Western markets. And the host needs to lose a lot of weight - get far more exercise - get and use an ebike or cargo ebike for instance.... Paul G
@@LeftCoastEV I could have been more tactful - but how's about also trying out a lightweight minimal-meat Chinese diet not just their tasty EVs - we all know how thin/slim/energized most Chinese people are. Yep - thin slim smallish people now seem to be beating big people and giants at most things that really matter...
This car was not built for large framed Caucasian like you ,( I am not hating you about it)...it was built for the smaller framed Asians and this why so small
Don’t worry no offence taken I was already called fat by someone in another comment haha! Totally understandable that the size of vehicle fits the intended demographic. Thanks for watching!
These are glorified golf buggies that are skirting regulations by being sold as such or mobility scooters. For all the great chinese cars you also get endless junk like that
this is not, this is a proper really small car i would buy one just for going out buy food and doing chores nearby but wont ever be available where i am
This small electric car is taking China by storm (Baojun E200). A two seater EV that everyone can buy and use as their daily commute vehicle. What do you think? Would cars like this be popular where you live?
I'm in Los Angeles. The US wont let cheap EV from China to enter the country. Every American will buy one lol.
They are trying to save the dying legacy automotive industry. Same thing here in Canada.
@@LeftCoastEV well let's see what small ev tesla plans to bring to the global market including US.
I heard that they scrapped their plans to bring something small and affordable, did they change their mind?
@@LeftCoastEV this is my opinion, the robo taxi they are showing off on 10/10/24 will be a regular passenger vehicle with robo taxi capabilities.
As a motorcycle rider in my teens, this tiny car would be safer, more practical. Forget status display. The millionaire next door hides his wealth.
Totally agree. It’s funny how the people who drive the nicest cars are the ones who can’t really afford to drive them. My wife also mentioned this in the video and said this would be safer and more practical than a motorcycle for a teen.
To be fair, some people will be happy with this little car.. it certainly beats having to use public transport and looks perfect for city use . Easy to drive, easy to park.
Of course I would say many people would be. Super affordable.
...until there are no robotaxis I prefer public transport. No parking, no other trouble. No nothing. Even using taxis doesn't break your bank. Buying a car is always a high cost all at once.
You have to register it you have to ensure it you have to maintain it you have to charge it you have to clean it you can get into an accident you waste space you obly use it about 2% of the time you own it you have to get rid of it eventually.
Public transport is a bigger solution that we have been told to think.
They should have these cars ,or something similar, available in Canada.
Safer than motorcycles , cheap and efficient and outstanding for city driving. Reminds me of a cheaper BMW i3.
Why not?
Totally agree. Cars like these would be perfect for city.
My issue is how durable they are, we gotta see some crash tests. This would be great for Montreal but I'd only contemplate buying one if they were made here, to Canadian safety standards.
@@KyleRuggles
You don't question motorcyclists safety but you doubt if this car can be a safer choice than a motorcycle. 😂
@@Anonymous------ I don't question motorcyclist safety? Do you know me? Have we talked before? When did I talk about motorcycles?
Just show me some stats, crash tests, I can't find any publicly available info.
Don't you want to know the reputation of a company car you'll be driving your kids in? Don't you want to be reassured they've passed independent tests?
Its good to question things, that's how we learn. Right?
@@KyleRuggles
Do you think that this small car is made of titanium alloy? What do you expect when such a small car crashes? Can you show us a car that small size can survive a hit by a 10-ton truck? The point of such a small car as opposed to a motorcycle is this car is much safer for the driver, this is a better option for motorcycles. All cars made and exported by China show they have good safety standards, a few even surpass internationally recognized safety and crash tests of those European, Japanese and American big name brands.
Small cars / EVs are the best for city driving. Have saved me a few times in traffic allowing me to pass where others would have crashed. Also your parking space is still there when you get back, because no one else can fit.
Good call on the parking space, this is the biggest appeal of cars like these in the big congested city. Easy to drive, easy to park and easy to maintain.
I like it and I wouldn’t compare it to a golf cart. It’s a small mobility tool for crowded urban streets.
This is exactly it. A cheap urban vehicle. Thanks for watching!
Perfect vehicle for daily city chores or going to gyms…..👍
I think I also need to go to the gym lol. Thanks for watching!
There are many parks in China good for jogging. 😃
That is very true lol thank you for the suggestion!
Gym, grocery shopping, errands... Even pizza delivery!
Good idea for pizza delivery. Very easy to park this car pretty much everywhere.
This would be a great addition to the American market as someone who recently was in a bike accident
Like my wife said in the video she would rather be inside of a small car like this instead of riding a bike or a scooter in city streets.
small but has big goals and adventures....
Some people see cars as a status symbol. The more expensive and luxurious a car is. The more successful they feel. Also people like to show off their success. It also means that car manufacturers can make more profit on big expensive cars. That is why we will never see inexpensive cars in Western countries. Greed.
This was the scariest driving experience of my life! But the car is great!
You did well! We did make this video during morning rush hour haha!
drove the wuling gameboy before, it was scary.
Rosie is happy she is not the only one that was scared driving one of those.
My current form of transportation for me and my wife to get around and do shopping is a Yamaha Grande Scooter
Something like this would be downright lavish
Plus you would not be exposed to the elements. For the price this is a very good city transportation tool.
@@LeftCoastEV Yes I am living in Saigon and it’s raining season .It can be nice one minute and torrential downpour the next this would be perfect
@@kevbrown1867
With this small car you and your wife can bring back home a few live chickens from the farmer market outside Ho Chi Minh City. 😂
This would be great in Thessaloniki Greece where finding parking space is difficult
I would say cars like this would sell very well in much of Europe but especially in countries like Greece and Italy where parking spots are small and hard to find.
That is a Gamechanger!
I love that small car price and its handiness for big cities.
I was laughing with Rosie in the traffic, she has a good sense of humour.
Rosie says thank you and she appreciates that you like her sense of humour!
For the second hand market the SILENCE S04 Micro car and their scooter THE SILENCE S01 both using the same battery's which be brought indoors to be recharged
Rosie mentioned that one reason she preferred this mini car is because unlike a motorcycle you at least have some metal around you. Maybe. Have you checked that? There's a similarly sized French vehicle, the Citroën Ami, which has a plastic body. The Ami isn't classified as a car in France, it's called a quadricycle but it does basically the same city runabout job as this car though its power and range are less.
The E200 is made of metal and not plastic like the Ami you mentioned. Which gives it that layer of protection and classifies this as a car on Chinese roads. You can take it on the motorway if you wish as it has a top speed of a little over 100 km/h. I’ve seen quite a few of these making longer trips between cities when I was in China. Not sure I would use it for that purpose, but some people are.
Only my own personal opinion:
Definitely NOT for BIG and TALL people but okay for smaller regular sized folks, it would not be suitable for highway travel. Big trucks should stay out of inner suburban roads as they will not be able to spot such a small vehicle and will be a danger to them.
What I think the mini car will be good for are regular sized people doing short haul runs in inner suburbs to get their weekly shopping done (will probably need a slightly bigger rear end boot though) and/or inner suburb commute to work and home. It will save on traffic congestion for sure , provide some shelter from rainy days when one has to go out but will not be advisable in heavy weather though and replace the motorcycle which is more exposed. However, like the motorcycle, the mini-car will afford just a marginal extra safety in a crash. The little space inside will not provide for much protection and unlike a motorcycle where the rider could be thrown clear in a collision, the mini-car occupant will be trapped inside and crushed - which is not a nice prospect.
Overall, it is a cheap mode of transport that will provide some protection against the elements and a small degree of comfort for regular, small to medium height and sized occupants for short haul travel around inner suburban roads devoid of large vehicles that can blow such vehicles over simply by passing them at speed through air turbulence.
A Toyota C+ Pod rival? Would I like to have this Baojun? Yeah why not!
Yea it is but with a bigger battery and longer range. Plus the Baojun is not getting discontinued like the Toyota and parent company Wuling already released the updated E300 version of the vehicle. I totally agree would like ro have one too. Thanks for watching!
Review also geely panda mini ev.
Next time I’m in China I will have a look at it.
Now imagine a fleet of autonomous Baojun E200, no steering wheels or pedals, just an app to pay for the ride. It will be great.
That would be something! Would love to see it happen one day.
$7000 with 24kwh is great, $290 per kwh.
Battery pack is probably less than this per kWh and with prices for packs dropping we might see these vehicles be even cheaper.
It would be cheap as a powerwall, and then you get the car for free.
@@LeftCoastEV
Charging it with solar panels, it's like a free car within a few years of use.
It becomes a sports car if Rosie is alone. Small car, weight matters. Like I had a moped that can get from 0 to 100.kmh in 5s, but with a passenger, it struggles to go uphill.
But I have to say that even with the both of us it was quite nimble…I can only imagine how much more nimble it would be with only Rosie behind the wheel.
I will buy one when it's available in my country.
You should look into it. Perfect small EV for the city.
Probably never, the auto industry and petrol industry in your country will pay your politicians not to allow this from China.
12:49 Rosie violated a traffic law and drove into the guide line LOL
She did! I will have to report her to the Chinese traffic police haha!
No need, i already have.@LeftCoastEV
THIS 🙌 is what puts practically ebery European heavy quadricyles LLe7 to absolute shame.
You can call it a rickshaw 🤭. Not bad for that price point
the regen is weak because of how tiny the motor is.
Thanks for the info!
This is a mini electric car. What do you want to do with it?
The regen break will never bring the car to a complete stop. Additional functions need to be added to achieve that.
Those cars should start selling world wide
Totally agree with you.
The Styling looks like a Vinfast VF3 .
The Vinfast VF 3 actually seats 4 people if you can believe it and only cost 10,000 USD
I have not seen the Vinfast VF3 yet...will have to have a look at it. Thanks for the info!
@@LeftCoastEV Yeah check out the rear roof line they booth have the 1958 Lincoln Continental Roof line C pillar going on .
I just did. Looks good! Vinfast sells cars in Canada but unfortunately not in my province yet. Hope they will bring this here. How is the EV adoption in Vietnam?
@@LeftCoastEV Currently there is only Vinfast EV being sold and I am not an expert on this but seems like all the charging infrastructure is owned by Vinfast so not sure if any other EV can use the chargers ?
I have never seen one Tesla or Chinese EV .
There are Vinfast cars all over the place it has exploded over the last two years with even electric Vinfast scooters .
The thing is that Vinfast has a ride sharing app and 70% of Vinfast cars are bought by Vinfast/Vingroup themselves.
So hard to say Vinfast is successful if they themselves buy most the cars they make .
It is insane to see the cars lined up at the chargers and the drivers on the app have to wait sometimes 2 hours for a charger so can’t really see how they make money .
I order the VF 8 often and it only cost about 3 bucks Canadian for most trips .
That is a nice SUV that probably cost about 55,000 CDN or more can’t see how they make money .
The Vinfast cars are nice looking they were designed by famous Italian design houses but I can’t see them competing with the Chinese cars .
Just got back from Jakarta and all the shopping malls have the latest Chinese EV cars on display to sell .
I sat in a few and the quality and design was amazing they were absolutely gorgeous, I don’t know of any country that can compete with the Chinese .
Once the infrastructure is set up in Vietnam where EV cars other than Vinfast can use I expect Chinese EV cars to flood the market they will sell like hot cakes .
Currently only Chinese EV cars are sold in Vietnam
@@LeftCoastEV If they sell in the future the VF 7 , VF 6 and VF 3 will be cars that should do well .
The cheaper cars especially the VF 7 are very appealing
It looks remarkably like the SMART car - wouldn't be surprised if they copied it
Smart is owned 50% by Geely which a car company based in China...they didn't need to copy anything.
@LeftCoastEV So they acquired the design. Like I said, not surprising.
Dream on, as long as Justine is in charge you'll never see it in Canada.
This is why it’s finally time for a change in Ottawa.
Germans place importance on quality, Japanese on reliability, and Chinese on business.
The cheapness of Chinese cars is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
This is because subcontracted parts manufacturers are forced to demand lower prices, and the quality of parts is not improving.
I thought that the quality of Chinese cars would eventually improve, just like Japanese cars did in the past, but although Chinese products have evolved from low-tech to high-tech, they have not improved in reliability like Japanese cars.
It’s still too soon to say if Chinese cars have improved their reliability. It took Japanese and Korean manufacturers a number of years to produce price competitive vehicles that were also of good quality and reliability. I still remember one of my cousins driving a Hyundai Excel and it was a horrible car. But now we look at the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and many say this is the benchmark of what EVs should be. In a few years we will say the same about Chinese manufacturers like Nio, Xpeng and Zeekr.
@@LeftCoastEV I think the market will come to a conclusion within five years.
China has already made the same mistake in the motorcycle market.
Chinese motorcycles won the market from Japanese motorcycles and dominated the Vietnamese market with an 80% sales share, but after a few years, the market share had dropped to a few percent and there is still no sign of recovery.
The reason was that there was no resale value, so the user said no.
Thanks to government subsidies, more than 500 Chinese EV makers are currently competing on price, stealing market share from Tesla with lower prices.
So far, they've followed exactly the same path as motorcycles.
You sound like what Elon Musk said about BYD years back. 😂
The cute car!
It is very cute! Thanks for watching!
I LOVE the design and size.
My issue with Chinese vehicles is the steal they use, have we seen any crash reports? Ya know? It's great that they're cheap but how about servicing? How often do these break down? How do they fair in crashes?
There isn't much data out there, ya know?
Great video! But when I think about safety... I'm genuinely concerned and this is for all Chinese made EV's. I live in Canada and I wonder how these would be here, how would any of these cars stack up in crash tests, even the large ones. The steal is what concerns me.
Got a question, can you park it in your apartment parking garage? Any limits? Cuz I watch a lot of Chinese video's and umm.. ya.. I hear they're cracking down on electric scooters.
Thanks for your input. You are right to be sceptical. We were once sceptical of Japanese and Korean cars and now the streets in Canada are filled with them. The same thing will happen with Chinese EVs. Legacy auto is dropping the ball on EV adoption and this is where China is able to come in and be successful. Many Chinese cars are built with premium materials and are sold in international markets like Europe and Australia. Give them a few years and we will all be driving one, just like today we drive Japanese and Korean vehicles.
@@LeftCoastEV Oh I agree!
I just want to see crash tests of these EV's in China. Some data, independent data.
But I understand what you're getting at. :)
They should put solar on the roof of this. You can probably get 10 miles a day from one small panel.
Good idea!
Will you be able to test drive a BYD Seagull?
Planning to during my next trip to China which should be in a couple of months.
@@LeftCoastEV try BYD seagull vs leapmotor T.03
I’ll put it on the list.
how tall are you and what is your weight? easy to get in/out is all relative to your size
I’m about 180cm (which is 5 feet 10 inches) and 115kg (about 250 lbs).
@@LeftCoastEV
This small car is perfect for little old ladies. 😂
This has a digital rear-view mirror and the Cybertrick does not? Wow.
It’s amazing the amount of tech that even the cheapest Chinese EVs have. They are truly years ahead of everyone else in the electric car industry.
Nice to have electronic gadgets but when fail....unless always have spare parts on hand and know how to BIY replace them.
Does it have an app? How does the horn sound? Does it have Bluetooth? Android auto?
No app. Yes there is a horn, very important feature of a Chinese car. There is Bluetooth but no Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
A tablet and a big Bluetooth speaker cost no more than $99. 😂
Especially in China.
I wonder if it is good enough for the highway in Canada.
Our friend who owns this car drives regularly on Chinese highways that have a speed limit of 120 km/h. She said she can do 110 km/h tops and it’s OK. I wouldn’t take it on a highway myself, but as an urban car it would be perfect.
is there Air-con?
Of course it has air conditioning.
Smart fortwo didn't sell in Australia. Most people here at least want seating in the back for children or the occasional adult. So no, I don't think it would have much of a market here.
But motorcycles and scooters have? 😂
@@Anonymous------ Scooters hardly any. But motorcycles? Maybe you have a point. Perhaps they should set up their dealership next to the Harley shop? 😊
@@rais1953
Most motorcyclists don't own a Harley.
@@Anonymous------ No. But the mostly young men I see on motorcycles are probably not a likely market for an electric micro car. It looks like a car some retired people might like if they don't have to transport grandchildren.
@@rais1953
Many motorcyclists ride motorcycles because of economic reasons, they can't afford to buy cars.
f they could sell it for this price in the UK I'm sure they would sell well. It certainly is miles ahead of the Citroen Ami for a similar price.
This would cost far more than the Ami if imported into Europe or the UK. The Dongfeng Nanobox is the same price in China, rebadged as the Dacia Spring it sells at £15000 to £17000 in the UK. Unfortunately shipping and import duties take their toll.
With the current tariffs and duties that many countries have levied on Chinese made EVs, prices in these markets will be much higher than what they sell for in China. Which is a shame as we need more of these small affordable EVs.
@@LeftCoastEV The UK has not put any protectionist tariffs on chinese vehicles but yes they do tend to cost more but the small cars need to be £10k or less.
@@tivvy-xf4kz Good to know that the UK is sensible in this aspect and has no protectionist policies in place.
@@tivvy-xf4kz Once transport and import duties are applied, in the UK there are no four wheeled vehicles capable of speeds higher than 28 mph under £15000. You can buy Chinese vehicles, import and register them yourself, it then works out even more expensive.
You hope you could buy that in Canada ? Good luck with that .
Canada has put a 100 % tariff on all Chinese EV cars .
Trudeau said he did it to protect the Canadian EV industry
Only problem is Canada DOESN’T HAVE A EV INDUSTRY
There is only ONE EV car currently made in Canada the 100 grand Dodge Charger Muscle car .
But Dodge is owned by a European company it is not Canadian.
I suppose as a Canadian if you want to help Canadians working the Windsor plant for the EU company you could buy that extremely expensive and extremely fast Dodge Charger but that would be your only choice for made in Canada EV cars .
The government is doing this also to keep the US happy and make sure they don't shut down the plants in Ontario. They also know that none of the legacy car makers are able to do what the Chinese are doing.
@@LeftCoastEV Yes obviously considering Canada doesn’t have even one Canadian EV car company only foreign companies clearly Uncle Sam said no Chinese EV for you .
Many Tesla EV sold in Canada are made in China the supply will have to be switched to the USA can’t see Canadians paying double for the Tesla.
They did a survey and 75 % of Canadians want the Chinese EV kept out of Canada .
So Canadians do not want more affordable choices even though in 10 years they will only be allowed to buy electric ?
At 100 % tariff it is not a tariff it is a total ban on Chinese EV
The Chinese aren’t stupid they haven’t imported their cars to Canada yet they definitely will not waste their time importing when they double in price.
Nobody will be paying the tariffs cause there will be no cars imported to buy .
If by chance they do bring some in at double price the Government will say we must ban because they spy on you .
Freeland has even said they will keep Chinese manufacturers out of Canada if they try to set up shop .
But they must do what Uncle Sam says
USA = P Diddy
Canada = Justin Bieber
I thought the Baojun E100 was tiny but nvm
❤😊 just a sort of car I'd like maybe with a bit more power and a little bit more quality 😊 We should all be going lighter smaller arrow dynamic 😎 #buzzofftoxic ❤
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Well with your size it is a one person car. Better hope the battery does not catch you might have a hard time getting out
It’s very rare that batteries catch on fire but nonetheless thank you I’ll make sure I am totally safe.
Why can't we get cars like that in Europe?
Because Europe is worried you won’t buy European cars anymore if the market is full of cheap Chinese alternatives. They are tying to protect their legacy auto industry.
Laotoule are very interesting
They are but traditionally have only 3 wheels. This one has 4 so it’s a new generation of laotoule lol.
It's not the Baojun E200 Mini EV. It's the Baojun E200 NANO EV (see Wikipedia). Get it right haha
Ok sorry! I will do better next time lol.
Apart from been a Chinese EV a small EV for city driving ideal the only use for an EV perfect and its no a pretty car but one thing driving this EV at least you don't have to look it put this small EV next to an awful Nissan Juke this small EV would look pretty good😊
Haha I agree with you about the Nissan Juke, very ugly car!
@@LeftCoastEV l personally think that if you think you have an ugly car park it next to a Nissan Juke and your ugly car starts to look pretty good the Nissan Juke should be a sort of scale for car ugliest
How would I buy one from the USA? Buy from China. Export it to the USA?
Right now with the tariffs and import rules impossible to import this to the US. Maybe it will change in the future.
Where is Rosie from? She does not look nor sound like a local Chinese.
She is from Liuzhou in Guangxi province so for sure she is Chinese. But when we travelled in Thailand people thought she is Thai lol.
@@LeftCoastEVI would have guessed she’s Thai or to a lesser degree, Vietnamese.
It would be much better with bigger tires, these one look ridiculous
There are many aftermarket parts and accessories you can buy for these and make them look how you want for cheap.
5000 usd 100 miles range whereeeeeee
In China.
@@LeftCoastEV crap taxes here are high on imports
you two are cute
Haha thanks appreciate it.
why cameraman laugh 🤪
She found it funny how hard it was for a fat guy like me to get into the small car hahaha!
Too funny. That's a very small car
Yup it's tiny but in the city it was nimble and super fun. If you get a chance to drive one of these little cars, do it!
@@LeftCoastEV I hired a Ora Black Cat for a day and think that I have enough video for a YT clip. Bloody seat padding in it was really bad so it felt like you were sitting on a fence. Had a sore ass for days. 🤣 Definitely a gay car 🤣🤣🤣
Haha just subscribed to your TH-cam channel will have a look at your car videos.
There are loads of much better FOUR-seater sub-$10,000 micro-cars - all too disruptive to be allowed to be imported into ultra-protectionist US/EU/Western markets. And the host needs to lose a lot of weight - get far more exercise - get and use an ebike or cargo ebike for instance....
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Thanks for the comments about my weight. Noted that I need to lose a few pounds haha. Thanks for watching.
@@LeftCoastEV I could have been more tactful - but how's about also trying out a lightweight minimal-meat Chinese diet not just their tasty EVs - we all know how thin/slim/energized most Chinese people are. Yep - thin slim smallish people now seem to be beating big people and giants at most things that really matter...
This car was not built for large framed Caucasian like you ,( I am not hating you about it)...it was built for the smaller framed Asians and this why so small
Don’t worry no offence taken I was already called fat by someone in another comment haha! Totally understandable that the size of vehicle fits the intended demographic. Thanks for watching!
I am 5’8, 158.. white boy.
Death trap?
俗称：接孙子车
很贴切的俗称，我朋友用来接送孩子的，也可以称为“接娃🪆车”。
拉猪用
These are glorified golf buggies that are skirting regulations by being sold as such or mobility scooters. For all the great chinese cars you also get endless junk like that
This car the way it’s built would never be able to be sold anywhere but China. But still fun to drive in city traffic haha!
this is not, this is a proper really small car
i would buy one just for going out buy food and doing chores nearby but wont ever be available where i am
This is exactly what it’s made for…city driving to do daily tasks. You wouldn’t really be taking it on road trips.