Best YouTube Reviews of Chinese EVs

The biggest barrier to buying a Chinese electric car usually isn't the price — it's doubt. "Is it half-baked? What's the interior really like? How does it drive? Will it last?" The fastest way to silence those questions is to watch the car put through its paces by people who test cars for a living. So we've gathered reviews from top-tier creators — not anonymous channels, but the ones trusted by hundreds of thousands and millions of viewers, in both English and Russian, including the former Top Gear team.

Every clip below is either a quick test drive or a deep-dive teardown. Open them, watch, then jump straight to prices and specs on our model pages.

See cars in stock — china-cars.online →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteries

Russian-language reviews

Sergey Gilevich

One of the most respected Russian-speaking auto experts on Chinese cars. He skips the "wow factor" and focuses on what matters: build quality, cabin materials, on-road behaviour and real-world range. If you want a sober assessment without the marketing gloss, this is the channel.

Xiaomi SU7 — review and test drive — Xiaomi's flagship sedan with 673 hp and an 800V architecture.
Xiaomi SU7 — detailed breakdown — a second look at the same car: where it shines and where it doesn't.
AITO M5 — Huawei crossover test — an SUV on the Huawei platform with the ADS driver-assist system and LiDAR.

More Russian-language tests

For a fuller picture, here are a few more breakdowns from Russian-speaking testers — different models, different conditions:

English-language reviews

Ex-Top Gear: Richard Hammond

The Top Gear / The Grand Tour crew needs no introduction. These days they're testing Chinese EVs in earnest — and their verdict on just how far China has come on technology carries real weight.

Richard Hammond / DriveTribe — on Chinese EVs and the Xiaomi SU7 — the take of someone who has, frankly, seen it all.

European and international testers

English-speaking reviewers across Europe and dedicated Chinese-auto channels make short (5–10 minute), no-nonsense videos:

Sunday China Drive / CarNewsChina — AVATR 06 — a crossover built on the Changan · Huawei · CATL combo, 800V and up to 650 km of range.
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What to look for in a review: 3 things that matter to buyers

When you watch these clips, don't get hung up on "supercar acceleration." Focus on the things that will actually decide your money and your peace of mind over the long run:

Cabin and build quality. This is exactly where China has leapt forward — the materials, the screens and the ergonomics are often on par with the German premium trio. Reviewers show all of it in close-up.
The battery. Most of these cars run CATL cells, from the world's largest EV battery maker (the same supplier used by Tesla, BMW and Mercedes). The battery is the single most expensive part of the car, and a household-name maker means a clear, traceable origin.
Gadget-grade technology. OTA updates, driver-assist systems, head-up displays. The car literally gets better over time — something the videos talk about constantly.

And one thing the videos won't show, yet matters enormously: a 3-year / 100,000 km warranty in the EU, plus the CATL battery warranty and a European service network. You can judge the engineering on YouTube — the peace of mind comes from European support.

See cars in stock — china-cars.online →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteries

From video to a specific car

You've watched the reviews — now compare the numbers. Every model in the clips above is available from EU stock with 2–7 day delivery:

Xiaomi SU7 — 673 hp, 800V, from ~€38,800.
AVATR 06 — 800V, up to 650 km of range, Huawei ADS.
AITO M5 — Huawei + LiDAR, 602 km on the CLTC cycle.

For the full catalogue and the wider explanation, head to the Chinese EVs page. And if you want the numbers head-to-head — why the SU7 out-muscles its German rivals at half the price — read our breakdown: Xiaomi SU7 vs BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE.

Frequently asked questions

Which Chinese-EV reviewers can I trust?

On the Russian side, Sergey Gilevich — he reviews cars on substance, without the promotional gloss. On the English side, the former Top Gear / The Grand Tour team (including Richard Hammond), who now test Chinese EVs regularly, along with dedicated European channels covering the Chinese auto industry.

Why bother with the English-language reviews specifically?

European and international testers assess these cars in conditions close to our own: the same roads, the same weather, the same rivals. Their clips are short and to the point — in 5–10 minutes you get the cabin, the acceleration and the on-motorway behaviour.

Where do I buy the car after watching a review?

Every model in this round-up is available through our vetted partner in Latvia, with EU stock and 2–7 day delivery, backed by a European 3-year / 100,000 km warranty. Open the model page you want on autopase.lv and move on to current availability.

See the Xiaomi SU7 in stock →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteries

Video links point to the original creators' YouTube channels. autopase.lv does not own the rights to these clips. Prices and specifications are indicative and reflect 2026 data. autopase.lv works with a vetted partner in Latvia.

Best YouTube Reviews of Chinese EVs (English & Russian)