AutoElectric VehiclesThis cheap electric SUV costs just £10,000 – but you can’t have itThe General Motors Baojun Yep is a capable, cost-effective SUV for city slickersWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoElectric VehiclesThis cheap electric SUV costs just £10,000 – but you can’t have itThe General Motors Baojun Yep is a capable, cost-effective SUV for city slickersWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The General Motors Baojun Yep is a capable, cost-effective SUV for city slickers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: General Motors)
(Image credit: General Motors)
We’re in a truly revolutionary period for cars right now. The gas-guzzling petrol- and diesel-powered engines of old are singing their swansong, as more markets look to thebest EVsto promote climate-conscious efforts.
They rarely come cheap though. At list price, some go toe-to-toe with their fossil-fuelled equivalents, while others fetch a slight premium. But in the second-hand market – where, let’s face it, most of us are shopping for a new car – EVs are much more expensive.
Now, another car has arrived, catering to the SUV market. The Baojun Yep is a box-shaped EV with a range of 188 miles. It also comes in five colours, though my pick is definitely the mustard yellow pictured above. The best bit? Directly converted, it costs just £10,130 or $12,695.
That’s staggeringly affordable. I think the Yep looks perfect for urban life, where you might need a car big enough to fit all the family, but rarely need to take longer trips. It’s also fantastic to look at, giving off a similar energy to a Jeep Wrangler.
With just over ten years left until the UK bans the sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles, there’s still time for a lot to change. For now, then, let’s just appreciate this for what it is – a stylish, competent, affordable electric car.
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