This brand, known for its Mini Cooper replica, has manufactured thousands of electric versions. Many of these vehicles were acquired by Panda Auto, a company similar to Uber that operated in 12 Chinese cities and had 4 million users and 25,000 electric cars.

In 2016, Panda Auto joined forces with Lifan to expand its fleet. However, in its ambition to develop an autonomous car service, it faced a technological failure in tests carried out in the city of Chongqing.

This setback was the beginning of a financial crisis that culminated in Lifan's bankruptcy at the end of 2020.

Geely acquired Lifan, but did not include Panda Auto in its plan. With debts of 4 billion dollars, Panda Auto also declared bankruptcy and liquidated assets, leaving a fleet of 20,000 electric cars abandoned to the mercy of the weather.

Although dirty, these vehicles remain new and abandoned.