Yes, if Tesla Model 3 sold 13,843 units last month, then Hong Guang Mini EV went to as many as 25,778 buyers in the same period. Experts predict that at this pace, the "Chinese" will become the world's best-selling car in 2021 (by the way, this electric car went on sale only in the summer of 2020, and by the end of the year, sales of this model amounted to 112,000 units).
The secret of Hong Guang Mini EV's success lies in the price-quality ratio. It is a fairly small but stylish car, the cost of which starts from $4,500 (you need to pay about $500 extra for air conditioning). Thanks to its compact dimensions (length – 2.9 m), the car can be parked anywhere, making it extremely convenient for large and crowded Chinese megacities. And this is despite the fact that four people can fit inside. The electric car's range is 160 km, which is quite enough for urban conditions.
For comparison, Tesla Model 3 costs from $39,000 in China.
It should be noted that Hong Guang Mini EV is a joint project of the Chinese concern SAIC Motor and the American General Motors. Soon this electric car should appear in Europe, but it will be produced under a different brand. For the Old World, the car will get improved characteristics, however, the price will also increase significantly.
