The splash of red across the dashboard brightens up the all-black cabin, and it is nice to see a multi-function steering wheel and air-conditioning at this price point. No one heard of this brand until a day ago. *Promotional pricing only available for the first 1,000 customers.

Powering this compact EV is a 20kW electric motor driving the front wheels. In August 2018,[1] Kandi began selling a new, small model of an electric car in the form of a 5-door hatchback. That being said, forget any notion of fast charging like you would find in any other EV on the market, or even on your smartphone for that matter. The Kandi K27 is the cheapest production electric vehicle on sale in the US today. Review our cookies information for more details, - Lithium-ion Battery (10-Year / 100,000 Miles). Pertiwi soup kitchen founder Munirah Abdul Hamid urges Malaysians to comply with SOPs for the safety of others who are more vulnerable. The design of the Kandi K27 just screams cheap. As a result federal tax breaks, at $12,299 for the cheapest copy, the K27 is the cheapest new electric car to buy in the country. Will anyone dig it? Model K27. The company has now launched its latest model in the competitive US market with not one, but two new, very well priced EV city cars. The same could be said for the exterior of this cheapo Chinese EV. The Curve is latest mall to report Covid-19 case, New norms of feeding the needy in a time of pandemic, Why elc believes exams are crucial for after-school success, MRT builder set to make waves with engineering app, Cheras shoemaker carries on tradition of custom-made shoes, Sunshine and smiles amid filth on Gaya Island, Community leaders who don’t support GPS should quit, says assistant minister, Citing Covid-19, New York stops wedding with up to 10,000 guests, Nazri says it again: no Anwar, no Mahathir, no DAP, Let ex-convicts work in all sectors, says employers group, Stop giving lame excuses for inter-state travel, say cops, Ibrahimovic double pulls AC Milan top, 10-man Juve held at Crotone, Real Madrid, Barcelona crash to surprise defeats ahead of Clasico, 2.2 million Facebook and Instagram ads rejected ahead of US vote, Guardiola pleads for time as Man City recover from slow start, Tidak kepada Mahathir, Anwar dan DAP, ulang Nazri. What you lose in performance however, might be made up for in range, as the K27 is supposed to manage up to an estimated 160 km on a single charge from its oddly-sized 17.69 kWh lithium-ion battery.

[2], The Kandi K27 is the first vehicle in the company's history to be sold in the United States along with the larger K23 outside the Chinese market. Reservation is refundable and cancellable. Thanks to its low, low price, this might be the gateway for many into EV motoring. But perhaps that is the whole point of the Kandi, it could be considered the people’s electric car. BMW recalls plug-in hybrids for fire risk when charging, HK activist ‘Grandma Wong’ kept custody in Shenzhen for 14 months, Layanan China ke atas orang Islam Xinjiang ‘menghampiri’ genosid, kata pegawai AS, ‘Hurt Chinese people, and you’ll pay the price’, warns CCTV, Najib on forgiveness and how Mahathir ruined Umno, Letter to Agong purportedly from Zahid, Najib is fake, says aide, Water cuts in Selangor tonight because of pipe leak.

Would you apply for these weird-titled jobs? The Model K27 starts at $19,999. As for practicality, this four-door EV looks like it can comfortably seat four within a car with the dimensions similar to the Hyundai Atoz. Granted, there are no autopilot or any active safety tech for that matter, but the K27 does come with two airbags and ABS with EBD. The Kandi K27 is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Kandi Technologies. One could only guess that the front-end design was going for the Mustang Mach-E aesthetic with the body coloured grille and all, but on the K27 it just ended up looking boggle-eyed. Round lamps also appeared on the rear part of the body. All Rights Reserved. Varies by State, As low as $9,999 after federal tax credit. Copyright © 2020 FMT Media Sdn Bhd. The Kandi K27 is a mysterious little car for only four passengers with a 17.69 kWh battery pack and 100 miles of range. Remember those? This could be the modern-day VW Beetle, the people’s EV if you would. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In terms of style, the car got wide-set, round headlights, as well as a trapezoid-shaped air intake. While the debate on exams rages, one private school believes it helps mould students into being more resilient in handling life’s knocks later in life. Laksana cukai kekayaan, bukan pendapatan, atasi ketidaksamarataan, kata penganalisis ekonomi. Open for business, but where are the customers? Considering both cars are faster, have more range, are capable of fast-charging and are cooler than the Kandi K27, perhaps consider those instead. And even from the lone tarted-up press shot of the interior, the dash top looks like it was hewn from the cheapest, hardest plastic available. This article is powered by DS&F.

Starting at a little under US$13,000 (RM54,800) after the US$7,500 federal tax credit, this Chinese EV is the cheapest production electric vehicle on sale in the US today. No-Haggle Price $17,499* State Incentives Varies by State. [4], "Kandi Launches America's Cheapest Electric Vehicles", "Kandi Reveals America's Most Affordable Electric Cars: Pre-Sales Start in August", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kandi_K27&oldid=983850895, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 16:37. Ignoring the fact that the panel gaps on even the cars on the brochure would stop it from rolling off the Tesla production line, with the massive gap between the bonnet and the bumpers, the whole exterior design tells everyone you didn’t spend a lot of money to own this car. So, what do you get actually get for your meagre amount of money you pay?

Riding on measly 355.6 mm wheels, the chrome accents on the side help break up the body line, while the rear looks like any other generic cheap car.

The side and rear profile comes off better in retrospect. By placing your reservation, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to the Kandi Reservation Agreement, the Customer Privacy Agreement, and consent to be contacted at the phone number provided with more information or offers about Kandi products. The instant torque you get from the electric motor of this particular EV will probably also not yield any jaw-dropping acceleration records alá Tesla. The one getting all the headlines though is the Kandi K27 you see here. [3], The K27 drive system is made of a 17.69 kWh battery, which ensures a maximum range on a single charge of up to 160 kilometers. The Kandi K27 does come fitted with the mandatory reverse camera like all cars in the US, that is viewed through the 228.6 mm central touchscreen inside.

The Kandi Model K27 and Model K23 debut as cheap EVs that are due to go on sale before the end of the year. State Incentives The Kandi K27 is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Kandi Technologies. Configuration of your order will be available before the delivery starting in late 2020. For more automotive updates, follow DS&F on Facebook and Instagram. Scratch that, if granted the full federal tax credit amount, US$12,999 makes the K27 the cheapest car in the US.
This site uses cookies. Realistically though, if you really do want a cheap EV runabout, a nice low-mileage used Fiat 500e or a Nissan Leaf is going for around the same price in the US. It is strange to see a rev counter in an EV though, and one that apparently red lines at 7,000 rpm. That being said, you know when the car is bare bones if the brochure lists door ajar warning, seat belt warning and a speed sensing door lock system as part of their safety suite. The charging flap so prominent on the front grille also makes one wonder if it was an afterthought. With only 26 hp on tap, it doesn’t sound like a lot of power for this EV and honestly, it isn’t, as the top speed of this glorified golf cart barely nudges past the 100 km/h mark.