Young People Turn New Energy Vehicles into Mobile Bedrooms, Driving Travel Accommodation Costs to Zero

A Chinese woman shared a video showcasing the interior of a converted bus used as a motorhome. The footage was taken during a road trip with her husband to Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. The video highlights the layout and equipment of the vehicle.

Zhongheng has introduced a C-class motorhome based on the Jiangling Fushun chassis. It features a 2.0L diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is under 6 meters in length, qualifying for a standard Chinese blue license plate. Equipment includes an awning, external stove, 133 L refrigerator, washing machine, 200 L fresh water tank, 100 L grey water tank, 48 V 15 kWh lithium battery, 6000 W inverter, and 900 W solar panels.

A tourist from Shenyang, Mr. Liu, filed a lawsuit against Chengdu Shengjinxiang Technology, operator of Xirui car rental, after the vehicle rented via Hello Chuxing lacked an operating license. The rental company denies the claims and has filed a counter-complaint for defamation. Hello Chuxing removed Xirui from its platform but stated it only provides information aggregation services and is not liable for disputes.

A camper based on the Changan Kuayue van has been introduced in China. The model features a factory legal conversion, simplifying registration and inspection. It is powered by a 1.6-liter petrol engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Equipment includes a diesel heater, 220V socket with 2000W inverter, 300W solar panel, foldable awning, hidden stove, and 40-liter water tank. The rear area converts into a double bed or seating with a table. Price is 89,800 yuan.

Changan, through its subsidiary Chongqing Changan Kuayue Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd., has submitted an application to China's MIIT for a new plug-in hybrid motorhome model (CKS5042XLJX9RD01REEV). The vehicle is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery from CATL and a 1.5-litre petrol generator engine (H15RC) from Chongqing Xiaokang Power. The body length stays under 6 metres, allowing driving with a standard C1 licence. Passenger capacity options are 2, 4 or 6 people. Top speed is 90 km/h. The filing marks Changan's entry into the hybrid motorhome segment.

A programmer born in 1996 quit his job and embarked on a road trip using a three-wheeled vehicle. He arrived in Luoyang, where the repair of his vehicle by a mechanic known as Brother Liang is progressing well.