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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff (electrek.co)

submitted 1 month ago by MyOpinion@lemm.ee to c/evs@lemmy.world

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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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[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 38 points 1 month ago (4 children)

US cars wouldn't cost so much if the corporations would stop overloading the cars with features I don't want. Here's what I need: Car to go Car to charge

Here's what I want: Radio AC/heat Electric windows

The wants are not even requirements.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

A Bluetooth speaker set would be nice too. That's not very expensive. Nor is the tablet in the dashboard. You could get both for less than a thousand dollars.

The features really aren't the problem. They just refuse to stop price gouging.

[–] TehWorld@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I really want an OPEC (one person electric car)

Backup cameras are required by law for safety reasons. Same with ABS, seatbelts, airbags etc, but a LOT of things can be ripped out.

Heat/AC are really required as well in most places.

I’d be happy if an Android or iPhone was a REQUIREMENT. It’d run the car as an app, be a nav system, entertainment and everything, plus keep the cost down even further.

Crank window (note only one!) on the ONE door with an emergency push out window on the other side. Speakers? No. A mono, Bluetooth connected one in the headrest is plenty.

It would need to be able to cruise at 70mph, but all the other little changes would mean huge weight savings and a single person “bubble shape” would be real aerodynamic. A standard 120v plug would be all that would be even offered. Keeps coat and weight down.

[–] gornar@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

The closest I can get is a Renault Twizy!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Twizy

[–] Tlaloc_Temporal@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Nah, I don't need google updates being a critical component of my transportation. Mobile phone as an OPTIONAL ceter console, sure, but the vehicle must still work without it.

[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

BYD cars are actually more feature rich than US cars from what I see. One of their big selling points locally was karaoke from the infotainment system.