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

Chapter 8 Motorcycle Ban and Opportunities

Chapter 8 Motorcycle Ban and Opportunities
But no matter what, this is the reality.

With such a strict crackdown this year, the motorcycles sold in the store can only be sold to other cities and towns.

Seeing so much stock in the store, Zhao Lutong felt like his eggs were about to break!
This is just great.

Not only did they not make any money, they also suffered a huge loss.

Ugh……

We've suffered a huge loss!
Just as he was looking worried.

My phone suddenly vibrated; a call was coming in.

...

"Hey, Mr. Zhao, how's business lately? Any plans to expand?"

On the other end of the phone.

Xu Yi's voice, tinged with laughter, came through the phone.

He contacted the local car dealership, a major outlet he had previously worked with.

"Mr. Xu, don't even mention it. I've been having a run of bad luck lately... Forget about expanding the business, the stores have so many motorcycles that they're practically overflowing, and they're probably going to rot in my hands."

"Oh? The motorcycle ban has been issued. You didn't buy more motorcycles recently, did you?"

"Ah."

"..."

……

Xu Yi was also completely shocked.

Good guy.

Wow, there really are people buying more shares despite the motorcycle ban!

He knew that the glory days of motorcycles had come to an end and marginalization with the issuance of a "motorcycle ban".

Of course.

Where there is fear, there is greed.

With the motorcycle market plummeting, many people are considering bottom-fishing and speculation.

Many large motorcycle shops have gone bankrupt as a result.

In the face of national will and the tide of the times, ordinary people and merchants are nothing more than insignificant dust.

But then again.

Without such a strict "motorcycle ban", the development of four-wheeled electric vehicles and the energy transition in the following years would not have been so smooth.

After all, motorcycles have almost no drawbacks other than slightly lower safety and greater management difficulty.

It is fast, has a long driving range, is flexible, and doesn't take up much space.

Filling up a tank of gas and riding alone for thousands of miles is a common occurrence.

However, given the general trend of energy transition and the development of the four-wheeled vehicle industry, it is destined to give way.

"Mr. Zhao, I know the situation at your store. You're definitely not ordering any extra stock right now... But there's a chance to recoup your losses, or even make a fortune. I wonder if you'd like to take this opportunity?"

Xu Yi smiled and continued.

"what chance?"

"You've been selling two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles for so many years, don't you want to expand your business and sell four-wheeled vehicles?"

"A four-wheeled vehicle... Huh? I don't have that kind of capability. I'm not qualified to open a 4S store, Mr. Xu. You must be joking!!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lutong was at a loss for words.

These days, who doesn't know that opening a 4S store is profitable?
Let alone imported brands, even setting up a 4S store for a domestic brand, with the background of a car dealership, would be incredibly lucrative.

The key issue is that we lack the capability.

Not only do you need connections, you also need funds.

It would be impossible to acquire without an investment of several million.

Obtaining vehicle quotas later requires tying up a lot of capital, which is simply not something an ordinary small business owner can do.

"That's not what I meant. The four-wheeled vehicle I was talking about is a mini-vehicle, also known as a 'senior citizen's car.' The purchase price is only 20,000 yuan, and it doesn't require a venue or qualifications," Xu Yi said.

"What? An old man's joy?" Zhao Lutong's eyes widened.

to be frank.

He has been in the car dealership for many years, focusing on the low-price segment, and has sold all kinds of electric vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles.

But the old man enjoys this thing.

This is a path I never imagined.

“Our company has produced a batch of mini four-wheeled vehicles. The product is of excellent quality. The demand for these four-wheeled vehicles on the market is no less than that for three-wheeled vehicles. In addition, with the ban on motorcycles, a large market has been opened up, which is a rare opportunity.” Xu Yi chuckled.

“But the price of a typical electric vehicle for senior citizens is just over ten thousand yuan. Isn’t it too expensive for you to sell this for twenty thousand yuan? After all, it can’t be registered and it doesn’t have the necessary qualifications.” Zhao Lutong frowned slightly.

As a small car dealership owner, he completely looked down on electric scooters for the elderly.

That's utterly low-class stuff.

Not only is it poorly made, but it also doesn't meet the standards for playing on the lane. You could get caught playing on the lane one day and then you would.

But then again——

Although it does not meet national standards and qualifications, this thing has somehow gradually appeared in many towns and villages without anyone noticing.

They can even be seen in some cities.

Moreover, compared to the severity of the motorcycle ban, this thing clearly does not meet national standards, yet hardly anyone cares about it!
Or perhaps the relevant departments are somewhat unwilling to get involved.

hiss……

How to say it.

It's so awkward and weird!

It gives people a feeling that they can't understand it.

It's like there's a bug somewhere!

After careful consideration, Zhao Lutong also vaguely realized the difference.

Besides the imperfections in the regulations.

The audience for these "old man's joy" products is quite peculiar when you think about it.

They're either stay-at-home moms taking care of their kids in kindergarten, or elderly people in their sixties or seventies.

If you try to educate them about the law and its enforcement, what's the difference between that and talking to a brick wall?
It's not only a waste of time, but it also gives me a terrible headache.

With that kind of time, there are so many other things you could do.
Road administration resources are very scarce!

……

"Mr. Zhao, you're mistaken. A little over ten thousand yuan is for ordinary old-age electric vehicles. Our model is different; it's a high-configuration version. In the other two provinces where microcars originated, a slightly better old-age electric vehicle can sell for twenty thousand yuan..."

"As for our cars, once you see them, you'll definitely be amazed. If you don't believe me, I'll have two cars delivered tomorrow and put them up for sale at the store. You'll get a 10% commission if they sell, and you can return them if they don't."

Judging from that confident tone...

have to say.

Zhao Lutong was somewhat tempted.

Previously, he had absolutely no interest in these kinds of recreational vehicles for the elderly.

But now, with so much loss on the motorcycles, we can only try to make up for it in other ways.

Otherwise, these past two years would have been a complete waste of time.

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Zhao Lutong readily agreed.

The store and warehouse were crammed with cars.

However, the entrance to his store is also an open-air exhibition space, so it's not a problem to put a few cars there.

……

The next day.