Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Lerner · May 13, 2024

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/small-well-built-chinese-ev-055434766.html

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians worried.

The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S. electric vehicles that cost three times as much. A shorter-range version costs under $10,000.

Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles will keep the Seagull out of America for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported.

But the rapid emergence of low-priced EVs from China could shake up the global auto industry in ways not seen since Japanese makers arrived during the oil crises of the 1970s. BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” could be a nightmare for the U.S. auto industry.
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SteveFoerster · May 13, 2024

No worries! Between protectionism and overregulation, American consumers are in no danger of having access to truly affordable small cars, from China or otherwise.

Lerner · May 15, 2024

US slams 100% tariffs on Chinese-made e-cars in crackdown on imports
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/us-slams-100-tariffs-chinese-151408436.html
The United States is increasing tariffs on electric cars from China from 25% to 100%, the White House said on Tuesday as part on a crackdown on Chinese imports.

The US government is also imposing new or significantly increased tariffs on solar cells, semiconductors, harbour cranes and certain medical products such as protective masks.

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