cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30290268
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Main Topic: The video explores Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids that are currently not available in the US market, examining their features, quality, and potential impact on the American automotive industry.
Key Points:
- Prevalence of Chinese Products: The video starts by highlighting how much we rely on products made in China, from electronics to everyday items, questioning why cars are an exception.
- DARCARS Alaska Trip: The creator was invited by DARCARS to test drive several Chinese EVs in Alaska, driving on the Dalton Highway.
- Vehicle Overview: The video showcases several models, including the Fang Cheng Bao, YangWang, Wuling Bingo, Dolphin, Geely Galaxy, Way Blue Mountain, Voyah Free, Denda Zeni GT, Ido M9, and Aito, discussing their features, horsepower, range, and pricing.
- Impressive Features and Quality: The creator expresses surprise at the build quality, luxurious interiors, and advanced features like massage seats, large screens, and unique functionalities like “crab walking” (lateral movement).
- Pricing and Value: The cars are noted to be significantly cheaper than comparable American or European models, offering a lot of features for the price.
- Potential Market Disruption: The video suggests that if these cars were available in the US, they could disrupt the market due to their combination of features, quality, and affordability.
- Design Inspiration: While some designs appear to be inspired by existing models from Mercedes, Ford, and others, the Chinese manufacturers are also adding their own unique spin.
- Lifetime Warranty: Some of the vehicles offer a lifetime powertrain and battery warranty for the first owner, showcasing the manufacturer’s confidence in their product.
- Corner Cutting: The video points out that some cost-cutting measures are evident, particularly in the size of the brakes.
- Import Plan: The creator jokes about importing a used Chinese car from Mexico, where they are sold, to the US.
Highlights:
- The “crab walking” feature of the YangWang U8.
- The luxurious interior and features of the Huawei Aito, including the footrest and projector.
- The significant price difference compared to similar American or European cars.
- The discussion about why these cars aren’t available in the US and their potential impact on the market.
- The breakfast Whopper in Alaska.
Notable Comment:
@leonelcadet3833 | 2 months ago
DID HE SAY, 1100 hp for 57K with an electric driving range of (750-800+)? It makes me rethink everything about the U.S. car industry.
@johnkenney6995 | 2 months ago
I’m old enough to remember when they said the same thing about Japanese cars.
@dtmfab7728 | 2 months ago
The biggest problem is, once the American dealerships get ahold of it, they mark them all up to all over a hundred thousand dollars… American greed.
@TheRealEnate | 1 month ago
That vehicle for 24k here would absolutely murder the American Car market. An rightfully so… ample space looks great and feature filled.
@rolandoq | 2 months ago
Milwaukee Tools, the company, is owned by a Hong Kong based holding. So, yeah, it’s not only the products.
@TimGray | 2 months ago
They dont want them here because the american car companies would have to actually compete. They prefer the inflated car prices as it maximizes profits.
@Sonyhamster | 2 months ago
I drive a XPENG in Europe. Seriously the technology and build quality is mind-blowing. Some of the tech is even better than top range Teslas.
@XDKX101 | 1 month ago
They didnt even let Toyota bring in their Landcruisers and Hiluxes for fear of their truck and SUV sales flatlining lol. Greatest democracy on the planet
@bigrob029 | 2 months ago
I mean …id love to tell people how hard I drive that YangWang.
Car naming guy needs a raise!
@maaadcheddar | 2 months ago
Buying things from China results in one of two outcomes. “This is the biggest piece of shit I have ever used in my entire life” to “how the fuck could they make something this good this cheap?” There is no in-between.
@aquaboy1650 | 2 months ago
Here in Indonesia, Chinese cars have begun to be loved in recent years, they prove that even with a cheap price they do not compromise on quality and durability. That 15K Icar 03/Chery/Jaecoo J6 is my favorite, made of full aluminum body, smart IWD, cool design, top interior quality, and with 279 hp it can reach 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
@zippo718 | 1 month ago (edited)
Chinese EV industry is hella competitive and they are in expansion mode, not profit mode. AND unlike American companies, when they get subsidized by the government they aint gonna f around with that money.
@ThatCarGuyYT | 2 months ago
I remember my dad used to tell me that when Honda came to Europe they used to say: A lawn cutting machines company that builds car??? Nah!!,look at what honda achieved
@curly4563 | 2 months ago
My wife and I did a tour of southern China last year, taking in the Guangzhou motor show, and did about 1000ks driving Zeeeker and Xpeng EVs, loved the experience so much we are doing it again in a couple of months time, this time in Shanghai. This was organised through an American/Chinese YouTube channel Wheelsboy and we were so impressed with the level of accommodation, food, infrastructure and how clean and modern China was with no graffiti or rubbish to be seen.
@sihlenkosi3341 | 2 months ago
I’m Amazed there are so many positive comments from Americans about Chinese cars! We love Chinese cars in South Africa and they flooding the car market! China is even installing Chinese charging stations at our petrol stations!
@Horology_Report | 1 month ago
They need to bring these so we can stop paying for overpriced crap. Especially the Japanese cars have gotten crazy expensive for what you get and everyone says “you’re paying for reliability”.
@qeki8920 | 2 months ago
The CEO of Ford says he’s been driving a Xiaomi Su7 EV for the past 6 months and doesn’t want to give it up… Mind Blowing
About Channel:
Rich Rebuilds shows you how to have a good time by occasionally rebuilding cool cars and other general shenanigans.
Here in Mexico the BYD brand vehicles are everywhere and I’ve been in a few because their favored by a lot of UBER drivers.
I really cannot complain about the quality, smoothness of the ride, even in a pothole ridden city, and the driver loved the mileage (km-age?) per charge and the comfortable interior.
I was surprised af because I was ready to shit all over it when I saw it pull up.
For EVs you can say range instead of mileage.
Range doesn’t capture the concept of efficiency.that Op was getting at
It needs defining as kw per 100km or miles per kw, but then neither can be summed in a single word
I honestly assumed it meant range as a translation since I often hear people mean that as it’s the number 1 thing everyone asks/talks about. I’m in Europe and km countries say “consumption” or whatever local language equivalent (for the countries I know). The Brits say mileage. Whether it’s electricity or gas shouldn’t matter when talking about mileage though right, just a straight swap?
Edit: Just reading my first comment again I do sound like you can say range instead of mileage (literally), my bad, brain translated idea badly :/ they’re two different concepts, but usually people talk a lot more about range with EVs and I still suspect that might’ve been what op meant.
They look like concept cars, so many weird features, distracting screens, lack of menu languages.
The funniest thing were cracked windshields and roof glasses.They look like concept cars, so many weird features, distracting screens, lack of menu languages.
Yes, the Chinese companies seem to be pushing the more experimental features on consumer cars much more than Western companies.
The funniest thing were cracked windshields and roof glasses.
You are right; Rich mentions that (26:06 mark), hahaha.
26:06: “number two every single windshield is cracked mysteriously yeah or in the sun yeah the sunroof over there that one’s cracked this one is not cracked yet”
I wonder if that’s due to the body distorting
They’re cheap because the government subsidizes production to undercut other countries’ auto industry. And because they’re built with slave labor.
Lmao and the US auto industry doesn’t do the same thing? Why are domestic cars so expensive if all you need is cheap labor and subsides?
And how do you think all the things you own currently are made, who made the phone you are viewing this message on
