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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan Margolis

If you’re thinking of snapping up a cheap new Chinese electric car there is something you should know…

Charging ahead: BYD, the world’s biggest selling Chinese EV brand, has already surpassed Tesla in sales - (iStock)

If you’re thinking of buying an electric car in the near future, you may well be tempted away from the Fords, Vauxhalls and VWs of this world by a cheaper, unknown brand from one of hundreds of electric vehicle start-ups coming out of China. Perhaps a neat little Hedgehog E400, a Zotye i-across or even an Ora Funky Cat will be a good buy.

Chinese electric cars are coming, and coming in force. The likes of Zeekr, SAIC, Geely, Great Wall, Fengon, Foton have been in China for years, and will soon become familiar sights on our roads.

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