Renting a Car in China and Driving an EV: Chongqing to Kunm…

How to Rent a Car in China and drive an EV holiday through some of the country’s less-traveled roads. We follow a 10-hour journey from Chongqing to Kunming to see if the promised EV infrastructure is truly there, how charging works on long trips, and what life on rural Chinese roads is actually like. The video covers practical details like tolls, road quality, car features, and self-driving cruise control, alongside broader questions about Chinese highways, driving styles, and the differences between Chinese and American road systems. It also touches on policing, checkpoints, and the realities of navigating licensing and car rental as a foreign visitor. Throughout, the creator measures whether China’s EV ecosystem stands up to expectations set by media narratives, sharing firsthand impressions and scenes from highways, charging stops, convenience stores, and scenery along the way. The tone remains curious and observational, offering direct comparisons while acknowledging affiliate partnerships and the channel’s ongoing plans for future travel installments. The trip aims to reveal what everyday driving in China feels like beyond the headlines, with a clear emphasis on practical travel experience and personal impressions.