We paid $3,500 for a fake Chinese Ram EV and then put it to the test by seeing if it could tow a real Ram truck
Published on Feb 05, 2026 at 5:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Feb 06, 2026 at 5:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
We paid $3,500 for a fake Chinese Ram EV and tested it to see if it could tow a real Ram truck.
Chinese imitation vehicles can be surprisingly effective, considering how cheap they often are.
But would this imitation Ram EV prove its worth when it comes to towing?
It’s small, it’s mustard, and it has tiny wheels – is it up to the task?
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Testing out a Chinese Ram EV with a towing challenge
At first glance, this fake Ram EV does look a little goofy.
Its tiny wheels look out of place with the body, and it’s positively diminutive next to the real Ram.
But appearances can be deceiving, right?
Our team took out to a remote road near Dubai to attempt towing the real Ram.
Believe it or not, it did a good job.
Now, don’t get us wrong – there are certainly scenarios in which it likely wouldn’t have been able to perform.
An uphill towing job would probably be out of the question.
But this was still an impressive show of strength for the Chinese Ram EV.
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These fake Chinese vehicles are surprisingly good
This isn’t the first time that a Chinese fake car has proven capable.
Our fake Range Rover was around 35 times cheaper than the real car, while having the same amount of power as an electric stove.
And we’ve seen what’s happened when Chinese fakes are pitted against each other – which one would come out on top between a Dodge RAM and a Land Rover Defender?
Similarly, there were some surprises when a fake Lexus was put up against a real Lexus in a handling test.
Ultimately, a fake is never going to be the same quality as the genuine article.
With cars, you get what you pay for.
But these imitation cars are pretty solid for what they are, and it’s certainly fun comparing them to the cars they are imitating.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
