BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV now starts at under $8,000 in China
BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV now starts at under $8,000 in China
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BYD's low-cost Seagull EV now starts at under $8,000 in China
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Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, with expected prices starting under £20,000 ($26,000)
I wonder how large of a profit margin is BYD making in Europe.
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I think they have a lot of airbags added. Side and middle including in the rear.
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CCP subsidies included.
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How come people get mad at the Chinese Government for assisting in building their industries, rather than getting mad at their own Governments for NOT assisting in building theirs?
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For real! Forced assimilation? Bad! Tianemen Square? Bad! Subsidizing EVs? Semi-planned economy? Seems good. Like literally anything it's a mixed bag. Nuance is lost and so are we
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Because their governments are perfect obviously /s
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more interested in keeping the monopolies funding these politicians.
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US car companies list their prices with the subsidies included too.
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I guess this is why every nation is scared of Chinese EV's. Do they meet Western safety standards?
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Seagulls? 🤬 Stop it now!
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Perfect name since birds are really computers also.
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The BYD Dolphin in Australia for $32k AUD is pretty attractive for an entry level model too. The Toyota Camry Ascent hybrid is $45k AUD. I kind of prefer a hybrid as petrol is still everywhere, but that cheap Dolphin will suit many people.
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Basically a Chevy bolt for $11,000 (top trim).
200% tariffs won’t protect Chevrolet.
Well it charges faster, has assisted driving and native android auto. The Bolt takes an hour to fast charge from 10-80%, has lane assist (as an addon) and Android Auto. For 12 grand more than what you'd pay for the Seagull in Europe.
Chevy is fucked
BYD is effectively banned in the US, along with all other Chinese vehicles.
Not surprised. American vehicle company will be bankrupt. Rented BYD in Asia, its quite luxurious tbh. They thought of lot of little things to make it comfy and better than even Tesla.
it they are afraid the cheap cars will overcompete against the more expensive, bloated ev. its overpriced, newer ones around 40-50+k
IIRC it's not tariffs that are keeping BYD out. There's some kind of law that's preventing them from selling their cars in the United States all together. I may be wrong about this I just seem to remember reading something of that nature.
It’s probably the same law that de facto bans French cars in the US.
This is what you're thinking of:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax