Utah man tests Chinese electric truck and calls it ‘wicked cool’ after seeing the features

If you think a Chinese electric truck isn’t really your style, this YouTuber’s deep dive into a ChangLi truck might just change your mind.

Filming for YouTube channel Electric Import Motors, host Caleb Nelson took viewers inside and around a compact electric pickup.

The mini EV truck, which Nelson nicknamed the ‘Pak Yak’, may just be the most unusual truck you’ll see this year.

And despite its diminutive size, the truck has more features than you may expect.

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This isn’t the stock ChangLi truck

The original ChangLi trucks first went viral a few years ago, and can still be found on Chinese platforms like Alibaba.

While these models leaned into novelty and ultra-low pricing, the team over at Electric Import Motors decided to make a few changes.

Their modded truck, dubbed the ‘Pak Yack’, is fully-enclosed, feature-packed, and ready for light-duty work, especially in urban or off-road environments.

According to Nelson, it’s designed for practicality, but sprinkled with just enough weirdness to make it fun.

From the outside, the EV truck immediately grabs attention.

The metallic, bass-boat-style paint sparkles in the sun, while a Silverado-inspired grille proudly lights up with the word ‘Explorer’.

LED headlights, fog lights, roof-mounted spotlights, front and rear cargo racks, and chunky off-road tires give the Pak Yak an almost cartoonishly tough look.

But the real party trick is in the back: a fully hydraulic dump bed capable of lifting up to 1,600 pounds.

Inside, the surprises keep coming.

The cabin featured a small color touchscreen that handles music, movies, navigation, Bluetooth, and settings via a microSD card.

You’re not going to get the kind of wide screens that are increasingly common in Chinese vehicles these days, but you get what you pay for.

There’s a backup camera with impressive image quality, real windshield wipers, roll-up windows, heat, optional air conditioning, and even a sunroof.

The existence of a start engine button, despite there being no engine, added to the quirky charm.

Compared to the stock ChangLi trucks, this one feels far more refined and thoughtfully designed.

This Chinese electric truck isn’t a road warrior

Nelson was quick to point out that the Pak Yak isn’t built for highways.

After all, it only has a range of about 40 miles on a single charge, and a top speed of 35mph.

Instead, it’s the most useful as a neighborhood utility vehicle, farm truck, or mountain runabout.

Basically, treat it like a Japanese kei truck, because this isn’t going to be a good road trip companion.

If you’re worried about how to circumvent strict import controls, Electric Import Motors have you covered.

The company will handle importing, inspections, and paperwork, so ownership will be far less intimidating than it sounds.

If you’re a fan of large American trucks that keep getting bigger and bigger, this is probably not your cup of tea.

However, if you’re looking for a cheap and efficient vehicle, this little Chinese electric truck might be your new best friend.

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