China’s market offers multiple entry-level options for consumers, under and around $10,000. Affordable EVs are common in China, and include microcars as well as traditional hatchbacks. Geely’s EX2 was the best-selling car in 2025, with a starting price of just $10,060. The Beijing Auto Show was the largest on record, with over 180 new cars premiering, and a total number of vehicles on display exceeding 1,400. As with any auto show, there were new concept cars and fancy design studies, but away from that, there were real cars that showcased real intent. Above all else, it was a reminder of how fierce the competition is in China for cars and that prices there are much lower than in the US. Read: BYD’s New Denza Z Has Maserati Looks And Lamborghini Power For Toyota Money Reuters reports that Kelley Blue Book shows the average price of a new car in the US in March was $51,456. Meanwhile, there are now more than 200 electric models, including plug-in hybrids, available for under $25,000 in China, according to industry website DCar. One of the most affordable is the Geely EX2 (called “Star Wish” in China), which starts at $10,060. It was China’s top-selling vehicle (of any type) in 2025. It might be tiny, but it certainly doesn’t look austere. Even at its low price, it still has some decent features. The all-electric hatchback, which is reportedly coming to Australia this year, has a front trunk, storage spaces, and a 14.6-inch center console touchscreen with Geely’s operating system. On China’s EV test cycle, the highest-end model has a range of 255 miles (410 km). If that’s too much, then Wuling’s Hongguang MiniEV costs even less, at $6,560. The microcar is all about minimalism and cuteness. For 2026, Wuling stretched the car to four doors and added bigger rear seats. It’s still tiny by US standards; you could fit two of the older two-door versions in the Ford F-150’s bed. The base model is capable of 62 mph (100 km/h) and has a 127-mile (204 km) range on the CLTC. Wuling also offers the slightly bigger, highway-ready Bingo Pro, starting just above $8,000 and offering a range of 250 miles (402 km). Then, there’s BYD. The Seagull (also known as the Atto 1, Dolphin Mini, or Dolphin Surf) starts at $10,200, establishing BYD’s foothold in the small EV market. Again, despite its entry-level positioning, the new 2026 model offers plenty of tech, including an optional lidar feature for self-driving and autonomous lane-changing, as well as faster charging, and a quoted range of 314 miles (505 km).