In China, the most popular electric vehicle right now is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, a tiny, boxy car just under 10 feet long. Its low price and cutesy look has made it a hit among Chinese millennials, who have taken to personalizing their car with Hello Kitty decor and Pokemon decals. Here’s why young people in China love it so much.
0:00 The tiny EV that China loves
1:09 How did it become a thing?
3:22 Being part of the cool crowd
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Producer: Lyn Yang
Videographer: Frentee Ji
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Narration: Tiffany Ip
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña
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0:00 The tiny EV that China loves
1:09 How did it become a thing?
3:22 Being part of the cool crowd
If you liked this video, we have more stories about China’s subcultures, including:
Wuhan Calling: How Punk Rock Changed China’s Youth
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Shanghai’s Fashionable Seniors Are Accidental Hipsters
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Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2
Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2
Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2
Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com
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Producer: Lyn Yang
Videographer: Frentee Ji
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Narration: Tiffany Ip
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña
#electriccar #WulingHongguang #Tesla #EV
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