China's auto market is undergoing new changes. In the past, "car = symbol of wealth", so many people bought joint venture brands and luxury brand cars. But as the Chinese government has begun restricting the issuance of licenses to reduce pollution emissions when buying cars with internal combustion engines. So even if you buy a car, you can't just hit the road. Instead, the state provides various subsidies for eco-friendly cars and issues license plates to induce them to buy electric vehicles.
Especially as people born in 1990 (post-90s) and 2000 (post-00s) actively enter society, unique individualism begins to become popular, a new generation of consumers may gradually lose interest in cars, and smart, small, cute, easy-to-drive cars begin to become popular.
So which cars on the market can be won within 40,000?
[1] Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
It is the representative of micro-electric vehicles and is the most successful pure electric vehicle in 2021. It adopts a square box design and a dual color block design with different colors on the roof of the body. And attract young consumers with cute headlights. Equipped with only a steering wheel, shift dial, display instrument cluster, air conditioning and a simple radio, the interior is not extensive, but it is also enough for one vehicle.
In terms of power, you can choose from batteries with capacities of 9.2 kWh and 13.9 kWh, which produce a 27 hp electric motor that can travel about 120 to 170 km on a single charge. Fast charging is not supported, slow charging takes 9 hours. Recently, a new model was added that can travel 300 km on a single charge with a 26.5 kWh battery. Priced at CNY 28,800 to CNY 48,600.
[2] QQ ice cream
At a glance, you can see that QQ Ice Cream and Hongguang Mini EV are the benchmark models, they have similar box profiles, two-tone bodies and headlamps similar to the big eye shape design. The interior is only used as a means of transport.
The interior is also as clean as the exterior, equipped only with a display dashboard and boldly removed the central dashboard display. A stand is provided to hold the smartphone upright. The central dashboard is simple and air-conditioned with an air-conditioned dial, USB socket, emergency lights and drive mode buttons.
QQ Ice Cream is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 27 horsepower and a maximum torque of 8.6 kgf·m. Batteries are available in 9.6 kWh and 13.9 kWh. According to Chinese standards, the cruising range of a single charge is 120 km and 170 km respectively. The top speed is about 100 km /h. It takes up to 8 hours for the battery to fully charge. The powertrain and mileage of the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are very similar. The price is also very close, 2.99 to 43,900 yuan.
[3] Reading mango
Compared to the Macro Mini EV or QQ Ice Cream, it has a more technological shape. And its shape design is also very practical, the shape of the four-door hatchback, with a larger size, the interior of the car is also more spacious, unlike the Hongguang MINI only two doors. The interior is even more gorgeous. It comes with a dashboard and a central dashboard display. The interior is more configured.
The power output is also a bit stronger, using a 34 hp electric motor and offering batteries with capacities of 11.52 kWh, 17.28 kWh and 29.44 kWh. The mileage of a single charge is 130 km, 200 km and 335 km, respectively. However, due to the large battery capacity, it takes about 13 hours to fully charge.
In terms of price, it is 2.98 to 56,900 yuan. The starting price is not high, but the highest price is not cheap.
[4] JAC Sihao E10X
Sihao is the product of the cooperation between Jianghuai Automobile and Volkswagen, so its price will be higher, the product quality is much better, and the front part adopts a headlamps and bumper integrated design, reminiscent of Volkswagen. Like other electric cars, it has a sleek two-tone body and can apply different colors to the bumpers and mirrors. The interior is the most luxurious, with a 10.25-inch display mounted on the central dashboard. There's also a start button, an electronic parking brake and a wireless smartphone charging cradle.
The performance is also excellent, using a 61 hp electric motor with acceleration performance comparable to that of a 1.5-liter gasoline passenger car. The battery is also large, with capacities of 15kWh, 19.66kWh and 30.2kWh respectively, which can travel 150km, 200km and 302km respectively. The battery charging time is 11 hours. However, unlike other models, it supports fast charging, which can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes.
The price is slightly higher due to the luxury features. It starts at 39,900 yuan and has a maximum price of 76,900 yuan. So it is recommended to buy a minimum model, less than 40,000 yuan.