Some time ago, an interesting video showing the popularity of domestic electric tricycles in small American towns attracted attention on the Internet. From the lightweight vehicle shape to the "Please pay attention when reversing" reminder sound, it has aroused the curiosity of American locals. So, what exactly is this electric tricycle? Let’s take a look.
This is a series of videos posted by Chinese girl Wu Bo. An electric tricycle was carefully decorated by her family in the United States and drove onto the street. Some people picked up their mobile phones to take pictures, while others directly asked where they bought this "cool" electric tricycle. This electric tricycle was purchased by Wu Botuo's friend from China and sent to the United States.
Wu Bo’s friend Li Hui: My friend (Wu Bo) contacted me and said that he wanted to prepare a holiday gift for his father-in-law abroad. He wanted to buy a "Sanbengzi", which is an electric three-wheeler. I thought it was quite interesting. In fact, many friends in the United States want to buy this electric three-wheeler. It is very convenient to operate and the cost of use is relatively low.
The reporter learned from Anzhen Street in Xishan, Wuxi, Jiangsu that the electric tricycle in the video came from the Xishan Electric Vehicle Industrial Park in that street. In this industrial park, reporters saw workers busy packaging.
Wang Qing, sales manager of a motorcycle e-commerce platform in Wuxi: The packaged tricycles are sent to Qingdao. They go to Qingdao’s shipping port, are packed in wooden boxes, and are sent to the United States.
According to the company, since New Year's Day this year, the number of orders placed by American consumers from various e-commerce platforms has continued to surge.
Ni Xiaofeng, general manager of a motorcycle company in Wuxi: We clearly feel that there are more orders from the United States than before, and they are all privately customized through e-commerce platforms.
According to the person in charge of the company, in addition to the newly heated three-wheeled customized market in the United States, 20% to 40% of the total two-wheeled and three-wheeled electric vehicles they produce each year are exported to 70 countries and regions. Factory R&D personnel said that they will also conduct preliminary research on the road profile of the target market and the usage habits of local people to make the electric tricycle more suitable for local driving.
Shen Yu, secretary-general of the Wuxi Xishan Electric Vehicle Foreign Trade Association: In recent years, the Xishan electric vehicle industry has responded to the country’s call to “go global” and its total export volume has continued to rise. In 2023, the industry's average foreign trade growth will reach 20%, and some companies will even reach 50%. There are currently more than 160 electric vehicle export companies in Xishan District, and brand stores have been opened in more than 140 countries and regions around the world. This year we will organize companies to participate in more international electric vehicle exhibitions, find more partners, and expand larger overseas markets.