The ChangLi S1 Pro electric car, which is manufactured in China and is considered the cheapest in the world, is also driven in Ecuador. It costs $1,100 there and can be purchased online. It is brought in by domestic importers, and its price is around 3,500 dollars.
They are imported from 2020. They are brought on request and delivered to the port. Alexander Caldera imports them directly and explains that the customer pays the registration and taxes and releases the vehicle that “comes in the name of the customer from the factory, which facilitates the process of nationalization, legalization and registration”.
China offers a thousand-dollar car that can be ordered online
“Direct import allows the buyer to save money by offering a notarized contract, and they can also use financial protection tools such as an international bank letter of credit. Usually the delivery delay is 35 days,” he adds.
Its basic value (including VAT) for national payments is 3500 USD, and if paid with cryptocurrencies it remains 3100 USD. The advantage of this payment is that no taxes are paid. The price goes up if the battery and engine are improved, he says.
This model is fully electric and has a capacity for three people, including the driver.
Caldera says that when they have two to four clients, they buy a container, and when they have individual clients, they rent space for import. Without quantifying how many of these cars were sold, he says that on a general level there are already more than 400 electric units of different brands such as Neta and Tesla of Chinese origin, but he assures that the sales are small because the Ecuadorian does not believe that this guy works in the vehicle.
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Although the main advantage is savings, not only in purchase but also in work.
Another importer also brings them to Ambato, there are some on display for $7,000, he says.
ChangLi S1 Pro is 2.5 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, 1.8 meters high and weighs 323 kilograms. It has a speed of 35 km/h with a range of 30 km, an acid battery, but this can be upgraded to a lithium battery and a longer range, a 1500 w motor, a reversing camera, a disc brake and roof opening. Its space allows for the accommodation of three people, two passengers and a driver.
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Calculate that the battery can be charged during the day for $2.50 and at night for $1.75. If it is at 110 v, it will be charged in 8 hours, and if it is at 220 v, it will be charged in 4 hours.
Along with ChangLi, the Neta V model can be imported, which has more advanced technology, its range is 300 or 400 km depending on the version, it has a capacity for 5 people, it is 5 meters long and fast charging is included, it has a 12-inch screen, a large trunk and its value is 16,000 dollars.
The factory of these vehicles is located in the city of Changzhou, and they are produced by Xili Vehicles, which have different models.
Source: Eluniverso
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