The Electric Throne: BYD's Rise and Tesla's Response in the Evolving EV LandscapeThe electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a seismic shift. For years, Tesla reigned supreme, synonymous with innovation and luxury electric cars. However, a new challenger has emerged – BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, is rapidly gaining ground. This article explores the reasons behind BYD's remarkable rise, the contrasting strategies employed by the two companies, and what the future holds for this dynamic
  • rdyoung@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 months ago

    One thing.

    Tesla has never been known for luxury at all. I’d bet my ioniq phev was more luxurious and my 5 most definitely is.

    • Dragxito@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      7 months ago

      For US Market maybe yes, but countries like China, Brazil, India or any Asian country $40k car is a luxury

      • rdyoung@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        7 months ago

        Luxury isn’t about price point. And last I checked, you couldn’t get a new tesla for 40k.

        Saying that tesla is luxury is like saying that McDonald’s is fine dining.

        Do yourself a favor and look up the comparable pricing for the ioniqs versus tesla. Tesla has always been overpriced (from factory) for what it offered.

  • ichbinjasokreativ@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 months ago

    If BYD weren’t stealing western designs I might consider them. They are saving a lot of cost from not having to do much RnD

    • systemglitch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      7 months ago

      If they are affordable and sold here I may consider them. Affordability and knobs and buttons are all I want.

      If they make a small truck on top of that, I’d start saving today.

      But I’m starting from zero knowledge, so this is all whimsical atm.