Man paid $3,000 for the ‘world’s cheapest EV’ from China and he was overjoyed with what turned up
- YouTuber Caleb Nelson bought the world’s cheapest EV from China
- The EV features a roof rack, and there are planned upgrades to come
- He was pleasantly surprised with his purchase, even though it won’t win any races
Published on Nov 19, 2024 at 1:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary
Last updated on Nov 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you thought finding an EV car for $3,000 was impossible – think again.
YouTuber Caleb Nelson took a leap of faith and bought the ChangLi – the world’s cheapest EV – all the way from China.
This electric car came with a price tag of just $900 for the base model on Alibaba, but when the shipping, customs, and other fees were added, the final cost was around $3,000.
However, even at that price, Caleb Nelson was overjoyed with what he got – a fully functional electric car.
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Man bought the world’s Cheapest EV
If you expected this ChangLi to be something of a speed demon, like BYD’s new Yangwang U9, which recently became the third fastest electric car, then you’re mistaken.
Nor does this car have a long-range like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
However, it is a great low-speed vehicle for short trips.
Caleb Nelson gave a complete car tour in a video uploaded to the Electric Import Motors YouTube channel.
With a top speed of 21-23 mph and a range of 30–40 miles, it’s perfect for zipping around the neighborhood.
The ChangLi might not win any races, but it definitely turns a few heads as the cheapest EV you can buy.
Oh, and it looks a bit odd, too.
That affordable price point doesn’t mean that the electric car from China comes featureless.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Additionally, the future plans for the car are quite bright, all while still keeping it cheap.
Future plans with ChangLi
The car has a functional roof rack for carrying light loads, and despite having a minimal top speed, the ChangLi features a speedometer that displays the speed in kilometers.
Thats not a massive problem, given that you’ll struggle to break even the most restrictive speed limits.
As for future modifications, there are plans to update the engine and upgrade the batteries for better speed and range, so that’s something to keep your eye one.
If you are looking for a perfect vehicle for quick grocery runs and short errands, this ChangLi might just be the car you need.
However, it’s not made for the highways, so it’s better to keep it local and have a bit of fun driving the world’s cheapest electric car.
