What are the differences between Geely Zhidou and Zotye Zhidou?
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Geely Zhidou and Zotye Zhidou have the following differences: Different brands: Zotye Zhidou was produced by Xindayang Company using Zotye's qualifications to manufacture cars, and it bears the Zotye car logo; Geely Zhidou is a joint venture brand established by Geely and Xindayang, with complete car manufacturing qualifications, and it bears the Zhidou logo itself. Different products: Because Zotye and Xindayang only cooperated for one year, only one car was launched, named Zhidou E200. After Xindayang cooperated with Geely in 2015, three models have been launched so far, including Zhidou D1, Zhidou D2, and Zhidou D3.
I'm an average young guy who loves researching electric vehicles, and I'm quite clear about the differences between the Geely Zhidou and the Zotye Zhidou. The Geely Zhidou is the standard version of the Zhidou brand, produced in collaboration with Geely Auto, like the common D2 series, with a typical range of around 150 kilometers. Its battery technology is stable, making it worry-free for daily driving. The so-called Zotye Zhidou isn’t an official name but rather refers to Zotye’s own E200 micro EV. It’s a bit lighter but charges slightly slower, and the driving experience isn’t as smooth as the Geely version. Both are suitable for city commuting, but the Geely version is more reliable and has a sleeker design. I think the manufacturer matters a lot when choosing an EV—Geely has a stronger background, more service centers, so you won’t be left stranded on longer trips. Overall, the Geely Zhidou wins in comfort and range, while the Zotye model is more about affordability, good for first-time EV users. It reminds me of those micro EV showdowns at auto shows—pretty fun to watch.
