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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff (electrek.co)
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Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000.

After discontinuing the production of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022, BYD has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift to EVs.

Honestly in my opinion it is time to remove all tariffs on EVs under 25k and let anyone who wants to fill that slot in. American car manufacturers refuse to fill the market need.

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[–] FleetingTit@feddit.org 25 points 1 month ago (13 children)

American (and european) car makers can't fill that market need due to higher labour costs and stricter environmental laws.

Also the fact that the chinese government heavily subsidizes electric auto makers skews the market in favour of the chinese manufacturers.

[–] erenkoylu@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 month ago

They also make better cars. That also helps.

For example Volkswagen has no EV that even comes close to a BYD in terms of quality.

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