Are there “budget” Chinese EVs with none of the touch screen, apps, special bells and whistles? I.e. just one with an on button, a few driving modes, and buttons to control the audio and ac?
There are so many, you can get a good overview of them just by taking rideshare in China. The intense rideshare competition between drivers means that you’re pretty much guaranteed to get an EV just because they’re cheaper to run. Roewe is the most common brand for this in my experience, but there’s significant variety especially by region.
Are there “budget” Chinese EVs with none of the touch screen, apps, special bells and whistles? I.e. just one with an on button, a few driving modes, and buttons to control the audio and ac?
Yes, but they’re not so often exported. The base models of the Wuling Hongguang are like 4-5k€ in Chinese prices and aren’t smart cars at all
There are so many, you can get a good overview of them just by taking rideshare in China. The intense rideshare competition between drivers means that you’re pretty much guaranteed to get an EV just because they’re cheaper to run. Roewe is the most common brand for this in my experience, but there’s significant variety especially by region.
Yeah, I figured they exist but the tech reporters are obviously interested in the high end shit.
Doubt they will ever come to America though. I’m sticking with my old ass Japanese car as long as I can