Why this Chinese Car Costs $900

The Chang Li ZYX is an electric vehicle that you can buy online today that costs less than a pair of Jordan 1 breds . Between engineering, development, manufacturing, shipping and a ton of other factors, how can a company make a profit on a sub $1000 car? Today we are gonna dive into the world of cheap cars, and see where companies cut costs in order to make more franklins.

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[tonyhamilton]

Repairman: That will be $1500

Me: You know what? Keep the car

[electric_sway]

At 25 mph I don't see an issue with these. Seems like a golf cart with doors, windows, a/c, heater, and back up camera.

[armchairgeneralissimo]

If the makers of this car were to make a golf cart version of it I feel that would be a huge success in the west with some marketing behind it since it's mechanically better than most golf carts on the market and it's a fraction of their cost.

[snoopytheace]

Just a note the kingpin axle design is also found on dead axles of medium and heavy duty trucks like semi's. So its not as obsolete as he was making it sound.

[omgness]

This feels like an engineering college students senior project

[ariaakee]

I unironically want it for my groceries

[sbrunner]

Not unlike most "modern" golf carts, which btw cost ten times as much... Most still have DC motors, still use lead acid batteries, still use drum brakes on often only on one set of wheels, still do not feature independent suspension, the list goes on. And as said, the run 10x that price of this Chinese car and are quite popular in lots of communities.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

If I had the money I would already have one. There are so many modifications I could easily make to improve the ride, range and comfort. I'm definitely gonna try to get one

[KingJojoB]

The fact that these cost less then some Jordan’s just makes me wonder

[matt_neo]

Mmm, the ol' "Elderly leisure commuting to pick up children" car. Freakin love it

[totallyrandomuser]

You know what? I'd love to see one of these being upgraded with some more advanced tech like lithium batteries, better motor, disk brakes etc.

[Nutwardgallery]

I love your video about these low-budget DC vehicles. Your information is very accurate and true. I have been in China for 5 years, and I had a 48V 3-wheeler cart that was my car for 2 years. My wife has a Honda Fit, and I get to drive it once in a while. I just wanted to add regarding these vehicles - (I saw Electric Sway's comment, and the golf cart comparison rings true), the motors for these cars are the same rating as the ones for the electric 3-wheelers. My 3-wheeler could get about 25 miles to a charge realistically (brand new 12 volt lead acid "alarm system" tall batteries) with one occupant. 2 points for jest though: I upgraded my 3 wheeler from a 48 volt to a 60 volt for more hp on the parking garage exits, AND, I had the motorcycle shop install a second set of 5 batteries under the front seat to double the range to 50 miles per charge. The upgrade kit involved using 2 chargers for simultaneous charging, 2 breaker switches under the seat to turn one circuit off and the other one on, and an upgraded voltage controller. There are a few "manufacturers" that produce these (sub-$1000) cars around China. Interestingly enough, one of the makers features a (range extender option... lol) single piston lawn mower engine beneath the hood to charge the batteries and operate the vehicle (via DC) for long trips. These cars don't get plated in the big cities, and they would never do more that 35 kph at full throttle. They're a kick in the pants to take on a dirt trail though.. :)

[lardogaming]

“Costs less than a pair of Jordan 1 breds” that hit a lot harder than it should have lol

[Partnerthedog]

Its literally a go kart steering go kart brakes, with a washing machine engine and some cheap Chinese 12v leadacid batteries. Sound like a 900$ car id love one

[killosish]

In engineering, we have a thing called the "KISS" method : Keep It Stupid Simple.

These guys just brought that to a whole new level

[psychicspy]

Absoutly the best sponsor commercial I have ever seen. Invisible car! Beats the hell out of just reading some ad line, and blended into the theme of your video!

You earned a new subscriber.

[hillbilly]

The R&D went something like this:
Hey you know those electric 4wheelers we sell for kids?
Yes.
Make them bigger and put them in a cheap plastic box.

[rustychrome]

As a kid, I always dreamed of having a ride around enclosed car. Like a Power Wheels, but bigger. Now I can live that dream!

[tommyflowers]

First time I've seen your channel. Great content and superbly narrated and filmed.

[Eddiecurrent]

AC is wiggly, DC is straight, that's the best description I have ever heard, and I'm an electrical engineer! I'm using it in future lol.