With innovative features like auto parking and gaming cockpits, smart EVs are capturing the hearts of young buyers. Here’s a language guide to buying your first car in China.
In the eyes of today’s youth, a car is no longer just a means of transportation. It’s a smartphone, a smart home on wheels, and even a mobile sanctuary—a 避世小天堂 (bìshì xiǎo tiāntáng, “little hideaway”)—where they can escape the noise, unwind, and find a slice of freedom.
With their eco-friendly nature and a growing range of stylish designs, new energy vehicles (NEV, 新能源汽车 xīnnéngyuán qìchē) have become increasingly popular and appealing to fashion-forward young people in China. At the same time, government subsidies to consumers have further accelerated their rapid rise.
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