North Korea is notorious for its authoritarianism, hatred of Western nations and closed borders that make it nearly impossible to get anything in or out of the country. But where there's a will, there's a way, as the saying goes. Every now and then, the rest of us get a read on the vibe inside the c Contact online >>
North Korea is notorious for its authoritarianism, hatred of Western nations and closed borders that make it nearly impossible to get anything in or out of the country. But where there''s a will, there''s a way, as the saying goes. Every now and then, the rest of us get a read on the vibe inside the closed-off nation.
The occasional videos that leak out show an eclectic car scene (in the capital city of Pyongyang, anyway) including U.S.-spec models that high-ranking North Korean officials should avoid like the plague but don''t.
And now, as luck would have it, there''s a new EV hitting the streets of the Kim dynasty''s main city that—at least in the marketing fluff—beats everything made by those capitalist pigs at Tesla.
North Korea doesn''t have the greatest reputation for, well, just about everything. That includes its car industry, which is a mishmash of foreign imports and locally-made cars from knock-down kits. It has never developed its own car and even ordered 1,000 Volvos in the mid 1970s but "forgot" to pay for them.
Enter the Madusan EV, a sleek four-door sedan that visitors can purportedly check out at the Madusan Electric Vehicle Exhibition Center on Hwasong Street in Pyongyang. It''s fast, it''s comfortable and it boasts a driving range of up to 447 miles (720 kilometers) on a full charge.
It also has a rather awkwardly blurred-out logo at the front that has a habit of moving around the screen, as you can see in the promotional video embedded below that apparently aired on North Korean state media.
But as with many other claims made by the Democratic People''s Republic of Korea, it''s demonstrably bullshit. As you might have already noticed, the car is actually a Chinese-made BYD Han, which cannot drive 447 miles on a full charge even on its best day. It has a combined WLTP-rated range of 323 miles. Even the city range rating is 411 miles, according to BYD''s official European website.
It''s probably not surprising that Chinese EVs are making it to North Korea, considering the close political and (albeit one-sided) trade relationship the two nations have. These cars came in through an import-export company. Specifically, the Madusan Economic Federation, which describes itself as a North Korean foreign trade organization established in 2018 that deals with energy and resource management, smartphone-making and other such activities, according to The Korea Herald.
In other words, the cars were imported from China and shipped to the DPRK. It''s unclear who will buy them, considering the average person can barely afford to live and that only half of the population has access to electricity, let alone DC fast chargers.
Some might make their way to party leaders, but from what we''ve seen in the past, they might prefer to stick with their old-school Toyota SUVs and Mercedes-Benz sedans. Those 1,000 Volvo 144s that were never paid for are apparently still a common occurrence on the capital city''s streets, too.
But now, the DPRK is making strides into the world of electric vehicles. The Madusan Economic Federation, a foreign trade organization established in 2018, recently published a video showing off some, er, technical achievements. Madusan showed off all of the technological advancements it has achieved through its funding, from smartphones to electric vehicles.
So, where does the electric car part come in? You''re free to watch the whole presentation attached below to witness all of its glorious CGI and soundtrack. You can also jump right ahead to the five-minute mark to see the car for yourself.
Saw the car? Of course, Madusan says the EV (which is unnamed at the moment) is a result of its funding. However, we can''t help but think that it''s essentially a BYD Han driving around empty streets of what we assume is North Korea. It''s rather amusing that the car makes engine sounds tooand that it was making tire squealing sounds on wet pavement.
But what further piqued our curiosity is the fact that the badge was censored. Not covered. Censored. It wasn''t even done inconspicuously. It does have hangul text (known as Chos?n muntcha over there) written on the plate, but that''s the only connection we see with North Korea.
Also, its range is claimed to be up to 720 kilometers on a single change. The rest of the powertrain details are a little murky, though. Interestingly, the Han has a maximum range that''s similar to that, 715 kilometers, to be exact.
That said, we don''t know if the car will make it to the proletariat. Given the North Korea''s economic (and political) situation this might simply be a technological showcase rather than an actual consumer good.
A North Korean state-run company is displaying and possibly selling brand new Chinese electric cars at a self-branded showroom that recently opened on a new skyscraper street in Pyongyang.
About North korea electric vehicles evs
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in North korea electric vehicles evs have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient North korea electric vehicles evs for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various North korea electric vehicles evs featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
