Seeing how people park their cars in China will have you thinking America’s system is pretty old-fashioned
Published on Dec 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Dec 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM (UTC+4)
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Claire Reid
Densely populated areas in China have introduced a unique way for people to park their cars, and it looks a lot more futuristic than what you’d find in other countries.
Chinese automakers have been quietly working away on some huge advancements in recent years.
BYD has introduced its lightning-fast 1,000kW EV charging network, while SAIC-owned MG recently unveiled its first semi-solid state battery in the MG4.
And it seems it’s not just its cars that are becoming more futuristic, but even how they park them.
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This system has an interesting way of allowing people to park their cars
Think of your average US parking lot, and you’ll probably be picturing a sprawling grey concrete space where you’re possibly about to witness some of the worst driving maneuvers you’ve ever seen.
But over in China, they do things a little differently when the time comes to park their cars.
Rather than having to try and find a space in a large parking lot, some densely populated Chinese areas have a more advanced system.
Motorists can simply drive their vehicle into an empty bay, where an automated high-speed lifting system will then stack the cars vertically.
Footage of one of the parking lots in action was shared on Instagram by content creator yeskeldy_k, and it looks a bit like a car park vending machine.
Not only does this way of doing things save space, but the system is also safer.
Mutrade, a company that makes automatic parking systems, explained that as no unauthorized people are allowed near the cars, they can be kept ‘totally safe’ and locked up until the driver returns, which lowers the risk of accidental damage and theft.
It also means that you won’t have to spend hours driving around a parking lot in circles before finding a space.
Or find yourself facing the frustration of being catfished by what you thought was an empty spot, only to find a tiny Fiat Panda parked there.
Still too much effort? How about an autonomous parking bot?
And for those who seriously dislike parking, Hyundai Motor Group is working on an interesting solution.
Earlier this year, the South Korean carmaker showcased its super-slim autonomous parking robots – and they performed a lot better than most people could.
The autonomous bots work a little bit like robotic valets, and can park cars and return them to their owners.
When they’re in action, the robots slide underneath the car’s wheels to lift it off the ground and into an available space.
As they lift the car off the ground, they can move it in any direction, meaning they’re great at getting into tight spots, eliminating parking stress.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
