A real electric car for less than 5,000 euros, it’s possible!
This page is translated from the original post "Une vraie voiture électrique à moins de 5 000 euros, c’est possible !" in French.
- 28/07/2025 12:42
The electric car market is evolving rapidly, and this small Pony EV is a striking proof.
Launched in China at 4,500 euros, the Bestune Pony, an electric microcity car, promises to make clean mobility more accessible than ever. Certainly, this extremely competitive price benefits from generous Chinese government subsidies and a low-cost local workforce, but this car mainly embodies a minimalist, yet not simplistic, vision of popular automobiles.
The Bestune Pony refreshingly revives what the Renault 4 or Citroën 2CV represented in their time: a simple, robust car designed for the masses. With its cubical silhouette just 3 meters long, it offers four seats and sufficient comfort for urban or suburban trips. Inside, there’s no excess, but it still features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and an intelligent assistant, proving that a popular car can be equipped and connected.
Nothing extravagant, but nothing missing
Under the hood, a 30 kW (42 horsepower) electric motor paired with an 18.11 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery allows for a range of 222 km according to the Chinese CLTC cycle, which translates to just over 150 real km, significantly sufficient for daily urban commuting. This combination offers a good balance between performance and cost, without overloading the vehicle with unnecessary options that would increase the price.
This minimalist positioning responds to a strong trend in emerging countries where mobility needs are simple yet essential. An economical car to buy and use, reliable, easy to maintain, and suited for the dense traffic of large cities. A model that clearly has its place in our French cities but also in rural areas for short trips.
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While the Pony benefits, let’s reiterate, from a specific economic context in China, it nonetheless offers a promising glimpse into what the future of popular electric cars could look like elsewhere in the world. Its arrival is also announced in Algeria where a website is already open. A new world where technological innovation serves simplicity and efficiency, without compromising functionality.
In summary, this Bestune Pony electric car for under 5,000 euros is not just a matter of price; it represents a new way of consuming mobility. Of course, one must acknowledge that it is particularly ugly… but at such a price, some concessions must be made!
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