The chances of our ever seeing a full range of Chinese cars on American roads keeps getting more and more remote, like the disappearing wall-to-wall taillights on a 1966 T-Bird. On September 3, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing automakers, called on Congress to “enact a permanent ban on the sale, import and manufacture of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before the conclusion of the 119th Congress.” It’s important, though, to know what we’re missing. Chinese consumers enjoy some very inexpensive, technically interesting cars that would probably sell quite well if they were ever offered here, even with some tariffs and transportation costs thrown in. Here are five of the more interesting best-selling bargains on the Chinese domestic market. Thanks to the China EV Data Tracker for 2026 year-to-date sales figures, and to Tu Le of Sino Auto Insights for editorial help: Geely Xingyuan Price: $9,130 Higher trims of this EV, a.k.a. Star Wish or EX2, go to $13,500. This number-one bestseller from Geely has moved 226,465 units in China so far this year. In 2025, Geely sold 465,775 of them, surpassing the Tesla Model Y (425,000). The front-drive subcompact is about the same size as a Chevrolet Sonic, with room for five passengers. It offers 46.6 cubic feet of interior cargo space, with the rear seats folded down. There’s also a 2.5-cubic-foot frunk. Range is 193 to 298 miles depending on the version. Don’t expect a ball of fire. The Xingyuan has a 40-kilowatt-hour battery and a 114-horsepower motor, yielding a leisurely 11.5-second zero to 60 time. Just like Doctor Doolittle, it gets you there eventually. Testers say this entry-level Geely has light steering without much feel, soft suspension, and a fair amount of body lean. Says Kevin Williams at Inside EVs, “The EX2 feels smooth riding, quiet,