This tiny Chinese electric car outperformed Tesla last month

In the United States, General Motors announced that it would switch to making electric cars, removing gasoline engines that cause environmental damage from small passenger vehicles as early as 2035.

It looks like GM still has a long way to go before we see their dreams come true. However, if you look to China, GM has been assisting car companies in the production of electric cars, and the results of their labor are unexpectedly high sales, outperforming Tesla, at least. last month.

The product we are talking about here is the Wuling Hong Guang mini electric car, the EV that has attracted a lot of attention in China and is the result of the partnership with GM.

This model has three notable traits: its low price, the eye-catching design, and is the clearest example of how an urban electric car should be done. But here’s the surprise: this cute little car is so cheap that it shame some electric bikes out of words.

Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV is currently on sale for $ 4,500. No mistake, it’s actually cheaper than some electric bikes. But if you’re a luxury person, there’s an upgraded version with air conditioning, priced at $ 5,000. And of course, in the hotter Earth’s situation, the air-conditioned version is always a wise choice.

According to data from BBC News, Hong Guang Mini EV sells as expensive as hot cakes. Last month, the number of Mini EVs sold in China was almost double the number of Tesla cars.

While Tesla’s cheapest $ 30,000 model is on a different level, this Mini EV has proven practicality and affordability are features that should not be overlooked.

This model has a rather small battery, and the upgraded version has a 13.8 kWh battery, allowing it to travel 160 km on a full charge. Regular version only goes 120 km only.

The maximum speed of the Hong Guang Mini EV is 100 km / h, so obviously it will not be the choice of the “silk handlebars”, but it is designed for city travel, and is small in size. compact will allow you to wriggle through alleyways if you want.

Over the years, many strange and wonderful EV models have emerged. Take the Sinclair C5, an electric motorcycle that is ahead of its time but extremely dangerous to drive, or Canyon’s pedal-operated electric car hybrid bike concept, which promises to reduce emissions. school and suitable for all traffic conditions.

These are all great ideas, but perhaps the reason they failed or did not appear was because they “used a buffalo knife to peck the chicken” and was too expensive. What we really need is an EV model that is simple, enough to use, and most importantly, well-priced, affordable for everyone.

Hopefully, the idea of ​​a tiny electric car selling best in the Chinese market will be replicated in many other countries in the future.

Reference: TheNextWeb