At the beginning of 2020, when I still didn’t know how everything would change, I counted the story of our colleagues in Jalopnik who had taken the cheapest electric car in the world Alibaba. Now, possible the cheapest EV pick-up.
Actually, what we see is closer to van for utility due to its size: 30 cm wheels, a narrow cabin for two people and a payload capacity of 500 kg with a box or bed for loading 1.6 meters long.
In any case, it is still a fully functional truck. The cabin has all the basic accessories you would expect, such as a radio, vents (air conditioning costs extra), windscreen wipers, adjustable seats and three-point seat belts. Also, TIt has a more than decent autonomy (at the price) of 120 km through its 72V 7.2 kWh battery.
Since Electrek contacted the vehicle company, which sent them a data sheet detailed. The most basic version costs $ 3,950And the top model with a four-seater cab and upgrades, including power steering, electric locks / windows and even a child safety lock went up to $ 4,880. To the amount, then we need to add shipping costs, which can vary (and vary greatly) depending on the country.
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In addition, it must be taken into account that it has such a maximum speed only 40 km/h, so it’s not a car on a highway.
That being said, even adding the costs and disadvantages, it is still more than attractive for an electric pickup that can pass as a glorified golf cart. [Alibaba via Electrek]