An InsideEVs writer named six Chinese electric cars he would choose for himself
An InsideEVs writer, who has tested more than 25 Chinese cars over the past few years, named six electric vehicles he would personally choose for everyday use. The list includes the Zeekr Mix, BYD Seagull, Xiaomi SU7 and YU7, Geely EX5, and Firefly. With the exception of the Zeekr Mix, all of these models are already sold outside of China or have plans to enter other markets.
The author described the Zeekr Mix as an alternative to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. He highlighted its three sliding doors and one front-hinged door, pillarless design, swiveling seats, and motorized center console, which includes a fold-out table. In his opinion, the model’s interior trim is of high quality, although the Mix has not been a commercial success in China.
The compact BYD Seagull, according to the author, offers a substantial array of features for its price: heating, air conditioning, a multimedia system, and room for four adults. The car the journalist tested in Suzhou cost Chinese buyers about $10,000, whereas the model’s price in China had previously been approximately $8,000. In international markets, the Seagull is also sold under the names Dolphin Surf or Atto 1, and its price there is roughly twice as high.
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The author highlighted the Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan and the Xiaomi YU7 crossover for their handling, tech features, and prices that are slightly lower than Tesla’s. According to him, the SU7 garnered over 50,000 pre-orders within the first hour of sales. The author compared the SU7 to the Porsche Taycan and the YU7 to the Tesla Model Y, noting that the crossover’s exterior resembles a Ferrari.
The Geely EX5 is presented in the roundup as a practical crossover with a spacious interior and a fast multimedia system. The version for Mexico, which the author tested, cost about $40,000—roughly on par with the Volkswagen ID.4. He described the Firefly as a compact premium hatchback in the same class as the Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper SE, highlighting its combination of comfort, compactness, handling, and multimedia features.
