From knock-off old-man's electric vehicles to industrial giant

Chapter 32 Can you drive?
The sudden inertia, combined with the hard braking, caused the rear of the car to drift and fishtail, with the tires screeching as they scraped the ground.

Xu Dong was startled and almost peed a few drops.

Luckily, he reacted quickly!

"Can you drive?"

Outside the car window, a middle-aged woman on a bicycle began to hurl insults at him!

Upon hearing this, the two people in the car couldn't hold back any longer!
"You think you're right for going against traffic?!"

The part about the guilty party accusing the innocent first...

"Never mind, never mind..." Zhao Lutong quickly tried to smooth things over.

Although the city streets here are empty, there are still quite a few strange people around. It's better to avoid trouble.

Test drive complete.

Xu Dong was still a little shaken, but when he returned to the store, he couldn't help but think about it again.

What was my speed just now?

50?

Still 60…

hiss--

I can't quite remember, but it was definitely in this range, and the speed was quite high.

How did the car not flip over after such a sharp turn of the steering wheel?

He was a little taken aback.

He even felt as if he had unintentionally completed a drift, and he was a little unsure...

The car's performance far exceeded his expectations.

If it were a regular electric vehicle for the elderly, it probably would have crashed by now!

"It's nothing, it's just a little hiccup. Have some water..." Zhao Lutong asked the shop assistant to pour him a cup of hot tea.

"Boss, you just said that the Star 02 has a large entertainment screen, a reversing camera, and improved battery life. How much does it cost?" Xu Dong asked directly.

He was skeptical at first, but now he's suddenly changed his mind.

He admitted that he had spoken a little too loudly at first…

soon.

After hearing the price quote, Xu Dong considered it briefly in his mind.

The price of 28,000 is acceptable.

Regular charging can save a lot on fuel costs. If you take good care of the battery during charging and discharging, it can last for about four years. If it doesn't work, you can replace it later. I consulted the store, and the warranty point can replace it directly.

Buying a used gasoline car involves insurance and fuel costs alone, not to mention the maintenance and replacement of older engines, which can be quite expensive. And that doesn't even take into account the high failure rate of parts in used cars.

After a brief consideration, he made his decision.

……

Having my own car for the first time feels completely different.

It feels like flying when you're driving on the road.

But I had just arrived home.

Then my family saw it.

"I told you to buy a car, why did you buy this thing instead?"

"Dong, have you been fooled?"

Xu Dong's older brother, five years his senior, stood at the door with his eyebrows furrowed in a deep frown.

"Brother, this car is really good."

"Whether it's good or bad, this is an old man's car, not something a normal person can drive. You got a used minivan, this kind of car can't compare, you'd better return it right now!!"

Xu Qi said irritably, "Isn't it a waste of money to spend 20,000 or 30,000 on this?"

"Brother, why don't you give it a try..."

"Tsk—I won't try!"

……

After a while.

"Fine, I've already bought it. I'll drive it around for a bit, and if it runs out of power, you'll come with me to return it."

Xu Qi stared at the car, examining it closely, and suddenly felt a desire to get his hands on it.

Judging from appearance alone.

The little thing is quite unique.

The proportions are almost like those in KartRider.

It’s a waste if you don’t open it.

Anyway, it's the same whether you drive it out or return it.

Xu Qi opened the car door, and as soon as he sat down, he couldn't help but look surprised.

Xu Dong, who was standing to the side, saw the change in his expression and simply smiled without saying a word.

That was his mindset just now.

“This is the gear shifter, this is the air conditioning, and there’s a large screen and a reversing camera. Try driving it…” Xu Dong said immediately.

Xu Qi nodded. He skillfully shifted gears, started the engine, and drove around for a short while.

Then, his expression changed even more drastically.

The feeling this car gave him was actually quite accurate.

Moreover, the large screen, the reversing camera, and the air conditioning are truly unbeatable in this class of car.

He tested the acceleration, cornering, and braking feel.

……

"Hiss... Are old people's cars progressing this fast now?"

Xu Qi couldn't help but scratch his head.

His face was full of confusion.

"Is the battery capacity of this car reliable? What if the range doesn't last long? That won't do either," Xu Qi asked with a hint of consideration.

"The store guarantees a range of 120 kilometers, and it can run at least 90 to 100 kilometers. I specifically drove around the outer city area and drove a total of 10 kilometers. It showed that the battery dropped by 10%, and that was with the air conditioning on."

Moreover, this car has become a hit online, selling 20,000 units a month!

On his way back, Xu Dong specifically searched for the video.

Don't be fooled by the car reviewers in the videos; they're all criticizing, and the comments section is full of sarcastic remarks.

But he watched it with great interest.

This car sells 10,000 to 20,000 units offline each month, and it also has this level of brand recognition online. Doesn't that just prove that it's not a small manufacturer and they won't easily go out of business?

At least at this price point, he won't find a better car.

The next few days.

The news that Xu Dong had bought a new car reached his family and relatives in the neighborhood.

But what Xu Dong never expected was...

He hadn't even had a chance to really enjoy the car before someone challenged him to take control!

……

"Dong... give me the car keys, I'll take your sister-in-law to pick up the kids from school, and we'll grab something to eat at the night market while we're at it."

...

"Dong... I'm going out fishing for a bit, give me the car keys."

...

"Dong, I'm going out for breakfast, here are the car keys..."

...

Upon hearing Xu Qi mention that he needed his car keys to go out for breakfast, Xu Dong completely lost his composure!

Really convinced.

"You have your own car, go drive your own car!!"

Xu Qi chuckled: "My car is too big, it's inconvenient to park there when I sell breakfast..."

Xu Dong: "Then you can take the motorcycle."

Xu Qi: "Motorcycles are in the sun."

Xu Dong: “…”

He felt a little numb.

"Alright, you stay home and play games. I'll go out to buy some things and then come back with a basket of steamed buns. That's all."

Without saying a word, Xu Qi grabbed the car keys and took them away.

Regarding the love for his younger brother...

Xu Qi hummed a little tune, drove his car with music playing, and went out for breakfast.

I have to say, this little gadget is quite comfortable to drive.

He doesn't even want to drive a large truck for a distance of a few hundred meters or a kilometer.

The morning market is full of electric bikes, bicycles, and motorcycles weaving around everywhere; it's a real pain to drive around.

But driving this little car is different; the key is that it has air conditioning, and you don't have to worry about fuel costs since it uses electricity.

You don't even need to think when parking.

The main feature is convenience!
Xu Qi ordered a plate of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and a bottle of iced soda, and sat down at the breakfast shop to eat and drink.

"Xu Qi, is this the new car you bought?" A man walked into the breakfast shop, his face showing surprise as he greeted him.

Xu Qi looked up and saw that it was his cousin Xia Tao.

"This is Dongzi's new purchase, less than 30,000 yuan. What do you think, not bad, right..."

Xia Tao also ordered a bowl of xiaolongbao and sat down. His tone was clearly curious about the car outside: "I saw you driving this car to pick up your child the day before yesterday. It's quite pretty, and it's not expensive at just over 20,000 yuan. How do you like driving it?"

His child is about the same age as Xu Qi's child, both in first grade. His wife picks them up and drops them off on an electric scooter every day.

I'd been thinking about buying a car for my wife to pick up the kids, but I hadn't looked into it yet.

I happened to see Xu Qi's car a few days ago, and the idea immediately popped into my head.

……

(End of this chapter)