China: Tiny Electric Vehicle outselling Tesla's Model 3 exhibited at Shanghai show

[froggyboy604]

Hong Guang Mini, a tiny Chinese electric vehicle which outsold Tesla's Model 3, was presented in its new spring colors at an event in Shanghai on Thursday.

The best-selling electric in the world in January and February, was on display in White Peach Powder, Lemon Yellow and Avocado Green.

The new versions retain the same design, size, engine, but include details to make the car more attractive to younger buyers.

According to reports over 36,000 Hong Guang Mini EV were sold in January, far greater than Tesla's Model 3 sales of about 21,500.

The car, which is produced by Macaron, sells for 3,787 euros (4,500 dollars), offers a range of about 170 kilometres on a single charge and can reach the speeds of 100 kilometres per hour.

Hong Guang mini car look good for someone who mainly need a car to get to work and school, and to carry a few bags of food, books, and other small items in the back of the car, and the passenger seats.

Many people also prefer to buy a new car with a longer warranty instead of a used car with a short warranty, and this mini electric car probably is similar to price to many used cars in China, so some people who plan to buy a used car may also consider buying this new mini electric car.

 

[Ash]

Having seen some of the accidents that happen on Chinese roads, I would be extremely reluctant to drive or be a passenger in such a tiny car!

 

[froggyboy604]

Having seen some of the accidents that happen on Chinese roads, I would be extremely reluctant to drive or be a passenger in such a tiny car!

I would also not want to ride this car in places with more drivers with poor driving education and skills.

I feel the extra weight of the electric car batteries and the cars metal body in this tiny electric car may make it safer than some tiny gas cars which weigh less and use lightweight and less durable materials like plastics, wood, and cloth. The heavy weight of electric car batteries and metal body may make it harder for other cars to push this tiny car off the road or a bridge, and the metal body and stiff electric car batteries can help at protecting passengers' feet, legs, arms, head, and body.