When it comes to EVs politicians and automakers of the Western World seem to be in the constant gridlock and often produce only an endless stream of loud promises. China in the other hand is rapidly becoming the world’s cradle of electric cars. In fact, each year the People’s Republic produces nearly 99 percent of electric buses and 50% of all of the EVs in the world.
However, despite these huge numbers the majority of Chinese electric cars are targeted only on the local market. We rarely get a chance to learn much about their newcomers and even less so see them on the roads. In today’s episode of Automotive Territory we will cover the most interesting EVs from China that are gearing up to conquer the international market or have managed to leak into our informational field in 2020.
Previously published electric vehicle related episodes on #AutomotiveTerritory that are worth your time:
Compact all-electric cars that are perfect for city commuting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxdVn1T50bM
Some of the most promising EVs of the future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IwNoFrwV8M
In detail information about all models that appeared in this #ATelectriccars release:
Xiaopeng P7: en.xiaopeng.com/p7.html
Officially the longest range Chinese EV, this 4-door coupe is the second model of the Xiaopeng startup that is going to hit production lines in 2020. The P7 is built on the brand’s new SEPA platform, that enables both single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD configurations.
Nio EC6: nio.com/ec6
The Chinese startup Nio can be called a crossover brand, since its current production lineup includes three models of this body style. The EC6 is newest one, and basically, it is a so-called coupe-SUV version of the compact ES6.
Byton M-Byte: byton.com/m-byte
Unlike many of Chinese electric cars, the Byton M-Byte seems to have been designed solely for the North American market, where it should go on sale by the late 2020.
Polestar Precept: polestar.com/en-ch/press/press-release/precept-showcases-the-future-of-polestar-s-journey
We all know Polestar as the high-performance electrified subsidiary of Volvo, but since it is currently owned by the Chinese conglomerate Geely, all of the upcoming Polestars will be manufactured in China instead of Sweden.
MG ZS EV: mg.co.uk/mg-zs-electric/
Initially introduced to the Chinese market in 2019, the electric version of the MG ZS crossover is migrating to UK this year, with a cost of £25,000 after incentives.
Aiways U5: ai-ways.eu
Aiways U5 is the first all-electric SUV from a Chinese brand to be certified for sale in Europe. The Aiways U5 is scheduled to start deliveries in August 2020, and it will try to compete in affordable crossover segment.
Xiaopeng G3: en.xiaopeng.com
First revealed in 2017 under the name Identity X, this battery electric crossover is often referred to as a Chinese Model X. Unlike its American counterpart, the Xiaopeng G3 is motivated by a 197 horsepower electric motor that is only capable of 106 mph speeds and 0 to 62 acceleration of 8.5 seconds.
Geely Geometry A: global.geely.com/media-center/news/a-new-standard-for-pure-electric-mobility-geometry-a-global-launch
Geely conglomerate is launching an independent global high-end pure electric brand that is scheduled to release 10 new EV by the year 2025. Their first lineup entry is a mid-size sedan labeled Geometry A expected to arrive in 6 different configurations.
Nio ES8: www.nio.com/es8
In production since 2018, the ES8 is first SUV model from NIO and its largest vehicle. Starting from 2020, it sits on a revised chassis, gets redesigned exterior, new cabin tech, and a modified powertrain setup with 70, 84 or 100kWh battery pack.
Byton K-Byte: byton.com/k-byte
This executive sedan K-Byte is lined up as the second model from the Chinese startup that makes its major focus on the autonomy and connectivity of the car. The concept rides on the same platform as the M-Byte Crossover, has elegant sloping roofline and a panoramic roof.
Baojun e300: media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Jan/0117_Baojun.html
In 2020, the Baojun e300 city car joins its e100 and e200 siblings, offering 2 powertrain modifications and seating from 2 to 4 people.
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Strange that BYD is out of this list.
Just to clarify something, Polestar is an international European-based brand. It's not a Chinese-market brand. Although most of the cars may be made in China, they are European-spec'd and designed/engineered cars for the international market. The Polestar Precept is a concept car that will be converted into a production car as a very expensive and limited brand. It will not be out anytime soon, around 2025. Between then Polestar will come out with 2 SUVs, one next year, on the year after, called Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 that will be based on the Precept's design. This is an international market car so it will likely be available in most Western countries.
Polestar kicks ass. Bring it!
Nice using in the Thumbnail the only car that is NOT Chinese. Guys the fact that Polestar is of Chinese property it doesn't make it a Chinese car. The Precept was developed and most of all DESIGNED in Sweden.
Polstar and Xiaopeng P7 & Byton K Byte for sure. Best is the Kia EV6 by miles though and thats Korean
Chinese E-cars are taking over the world.
Also Bayton K Byte is pretty nutty !
Geely and Polestar, together with Chery will run the international market as the Chinese go to and most known companies, that is my guess. A path similar to Hyundai/Genesis and Kia => Chery/Exceed, Geely/Zeekr and Polestar.
@ polestar
The P7 looks very smart. I wonder how much coal gets burned to build and fuel these EVs.
like the Polestar, particularly if it has the Volvo safety features! When will it hit Australia?
Is this a real human voice, or computer generated.
I like the Punk Cat, Lightning Cat and Big Cat series, the lower prices don't hurt either.
The P7 looks like a great car at a relatively affordable price. The question is when or if this car and other will be available in the United States.
Next, upcoming GEELY cars..
Length and Width along with other Specifications should be mentioned at the bottom of the video .Also price.
XiaoPeng P7 ~~~~~~~~~~~
Polestar* #LifeGoals
Yep! Tesla, Renault ,.. and more went to China to produce their EVs. They trained / teache / build factories there. Now after 2-3 years China study them, they produce their oun! Super ! Smart guys! The world never learn their lesson !!!
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Polestar precept looks noiceee
China is making us proud.
Imagine 20 years ago we are shame everytime we own a product made in china.
I have an xpeng P7 downstairs, which is very cool
As the Polestar 2 is already on sale in the UK, can we expect the Polestar Precept here soon?
Good.. world best qulity . . better good tesla
I wouldn't buy toilet paper from China let alone a car. EVERYTHING there is made like shit and more importantly I will not support a country that's responsible for over 1.5 million deaths worldwide!
The car are good design, the next stage is to built their own characters! Good job!
That’s it ! I’m moving to China from Europe.
Fake china
Volvo polestar
Will it be available in the US soon? If Tesla is available in China, why can't these Chinese Electric Vehicle be available in the US? What are it's record on crash rating? Hope to get one if proven to be safe and compatible to vehicle currently in the market.
You know what? European will import the cheapest craps made by China, not even moderately nice ones, put them in “ safety tests” , laugh while the cars failed the tests, claim all Chinese goodies are lies and junk, then ban the selling of Chinese cars in Germany France and Italy. Unless Chinese brands agree to use German made car parts, or a French or Italian designer.
US will hire a team of a thousand lawyers and journalists, find a faulty car among a thousand of operational ones, stage a tragic road accident, make it into a big lawsuits. If you agree a hire a good lawyer, or agree to establish a factory in US, the lawsuit is won, otherwise you’ll be banned from selling in the US.
Japanese will tell its citizens rounds and rounds in all media, that Chinese are only capable of pirating, Japanese are the only Asian who knows about engineering, anyone who thinks about buying Chinese goods are either a fool or a traitor.
So it’s better not to export cars to the West, preserve the best for our own people.
Or, we can sell stealth jets, nuclear boomers, ultra sonic missiles, UAV scouts to Iran, Saudi, Sudan, Pakistan, Cambodia, Turkey and Serbia. Anyway, they’re all made in China, thus junk as default and shouldn’t pose any threat
To the western, anything made in china must be copy cat and poor in quality, even the covid vaccine not sparred though till now it proven not only being effective but also no serious side effect not to mention easy storage and cheaper!
China Next Year's World Super Power REAL.
Nio is great
great , i like chinese modles cars
Corona from China! now cars from China! has the world gone mad?
Jesus Christ, these cars are so damm inefficient…..
95kwh, 236mi range
Tesla Model S…. 100kwh, 402mi range.
price.
nice
some thing wrong with your voice man
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Chinese car!!!!!! Buy it at your own risk
for now P7 wins
It is the perfect blend of looks
My favorite is the
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Great chinese engineering ,