But why would someone do this? This seems ok for an electric bicycle, not for a 30k Xiaomi car.
As Electrive points out, these cars come without dealer support. Warranties? Fugeddabowdit. Parts? Nope. Service? Bring your car to the nearest dealer in Shenzen. If your car turns itself into a brick one fine morning, who you gonna call? Do you speak Cantonese?
It’s also why people keep buying from third party sellers on Amazon/Temu/Shein. Even after a report revealed most toys bought this way fail to meet EU safety standard, meaning they’re likely dangerous and illegal to sell in the EU.
But why would someone do this? This seems ok for an electric bicycle, not for a 30k Xiaomi car.
Because it’s cheaper to buy.
It’s also why people keep buying from third party sellers on Amazon/Temu/Shein. Even after a report revealed most toys bought this way fail to meet EU safety standard, meaning they’re likely dangerous and illegal to sell in the EU.
https://www.inkl.com/news/temu-shein-and-amazon-to-be-held-liable-by-the-eu-for-dangerous-and-illegal-products-they-sell-report-says
If you can repair it yourself and maybe wait a few weeks for the spare parts to arrive … then it‘s probably cheaper.