You can't underestimate the Chinese, as they have either copied from the west or developed their own technology.
But a city car that is probably too small for anything other than local hops, is somewhat akin to the bubble cars of the 1950's. OK for what they are.
Overall weight is the killer for economy.
I'm surprised the NZ government isn't buying them in bulk and just giving them away to everyone who wants one, as it will be cheaper than the rebate!
vtecintegra,
Jun 19, 6:14pm
It’s worth noting that they’re quoting numbers based on the NEDC cycle which has been superseded now. Still that’s a big ass battery so results should be impressive.
tygertung,
Jun 19, 7:14pm
That car looks really good. Amazing how they can build the thing so cheap, but if I want to get electric bike batteries they are so expensive.
bryshaw,
Jun 19, 9:22pm
Cheap back street labour helps keep the prices down.
harm_less,
Jun 19, 9:29pm
More likely robotics and CCP subsidies.
toenail,
Jun 19, 11:26pm
couriers should drive around in these.
mrcat1,
Jun 20, 9:45pm
Interesting how people have very very short memories, people still want to buy Chinese crap when most of the world is still dealing with another Chinese export that was free, Covid-19!
houseofdad,
Jun 20, 10:10pm
Lollol the old Chinese, it's a Tesla clone. Can't they come up with their own shite ? Always copying!
scuba,
Jun 20, 11:57pm
Have a closer look. its not much more than an upscaled mobility scooter.
Wouldn’t be allowed on our roads.
wasgonna,
Jun 21, 12:01am
New Zealand's had that for years but the greedies always keep prices up.
smallwoods,
Jun 21, 12:19am
Can it pass safety tests abroad. A bit like Tata in India, built a car for under 10,000 rupees. Can't export it.
mrcat1,
Jun 21, 2:04am
I think they are still building Morris minors over there new.
smallwoods,
Jun 21, 2:59am
And Triumph or Norton motor bikes.
marte,
Jun 21, 3:40am
Sooo, guarantee runs out @ 1000kms huh? Made in China.
bitsy_boffin,
Jun 21, 4:28am
Neither would the Citroen Ami, or Renault Twizy
There is a place for such urban mobility vehicles, but Waka Kotahi is not interested.
scuba,
Jun 21, 6:13am
Those Wulung mini ev "cars" won't pass modern safety standards why would you use one? First time someone ends up pancaked there would be a huge outcry and backlash against the importers.
tygertung,
Jun 21, 7:47am
People get pancaked every day in normal cars, and given the amount of old dungas on the roads, I doubt those would be much different. They are not really designed for long range touring, more urban use.
scuba,
Jun 21, 9:44pm
Watch the video. maximum speed 100 kph and feel unsafe at that speed , poor acceleration , no safety features . talk about disposable transport. at least with the old dungas you can go fast enough not to piss off the guy behind you. Oversized mobility scooter…
tygertung,
Jun 21, 10:20pm
Yes, but probably fine for around town. Probably not designed for long range touring, but for urban use, probably perfectly satisfactory.
bumfacingdown,
Jul 23, 2:57am
About the right speed for Auckland rush hour motorways then
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