Calm down guys most likely this is only a test car and I'm quite sure this prototype will not end up as a production vehicle, automakers in China sometimes make those wired EVs to show a little concern about environment to gain acknowledgement from the government, and after couple months you won't hear a single word about those vehicles anymore.
In this case, it's more economical to build a prototype EV on the basis of existing vehicles, and Brilliance-auto's own product line can't provide a better platform than E84 that's why they made such a move, and that's why it's just a x1 with difference body kits plus a wired tailgate—coz it's just a test vehicle.
I own e84 x1 in China and few bmws in the United States, I do admit Chinese auto market is generally not mature enough regarding taste and technology compare to NA and Europe, but it's glad to see automakers over there making effort.
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