UBS hired engineers to tear apart and analyze BYD's electric car. Here is what they learned.

UBS launched a project that would tear down and study electric vehicles from suppliers around the world. In September of 2023, they took apart the Seal, a high-tech offering from BYD that is aimed at the mass market.

Their findings are bad news for legacy carmakers, especially in Europe.

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UBS, Will Chinese EV's win globally?

Wall Street Journal, German carmakers lag behind Tesla and China

Stock image photos from Munich auto show

[willengel]

A reporter asked a BYD official if they have plan to set up factory in US. the official said no. then the reporter asked why and the official said it's too complicate to do business in US. 😁😁

India ordered X number of EV buses from BYD. BYD demanded 100% payment upfront.

BYD is a quick learner.

[raylee]

I was skeptical when I ordered a Chinese made small cordless saw. The saw package came with 2 batteries, 1 spare chain, 1 oil can, 1 pair of gloves, 1 eye protector, and a tool box. I am very gladI didn't have to pay exhorbitantly for the entire kit.

[willengel]

that's the reason behind Yellen's China overcapacity campaign.

[rontsang]

50 years ago I remember carrying cooking oil and used clothing to my distant relatives from HK to China. Some can only eat meat once a month if lucky. Working hard was the only way out and 50 years later, the Chinese are caught up and most live a decent lifestyle. So unless European countries realize and admit this fact and are willing to roll up their sleeves now. Give up some vacation time and put that towards making new stuff and charge less to sell to the rest of the world, I can't imagine the trouble they'll be in in 5 years.

[jogana]

As the largest oil importer, China will unswervingly develop electric vehicles, even though the West still insists on ICE vehicles.
Like China, many countries in the world are short of oil. Even if there is no environmental pressure, people will be happy to buy electric cars.

[ELECTROFELO]

Here in Mexico BYD is growing very rapidly, 3 days ago, I took ownership of the SONG plus SUV, and I am impressed with the quality of the vehicle ( Former Audi, Mercedes and BMW owner)

[Gopherminator]

Who doesn’t want affordable and reliable car unless you’re a millionaire with money to spend. Some people have to work two jobs to survive. I would buy a BYD rather than a Tesla.

[seymorefact]

I'M an American and would love the US market sell BYD NIo XPENG etc! The tech innovation on Chinese evs is advance and affordable at $30k. The BYD Seagull $11k. vs US $70K. But, our protectionist US regime w/ fake capitalism is to scared of competition. Hurts consumers.

[cabasadefogo]

I think a US company on YouTube also reviewed the BYD seal and is doing a tear down. The reviewers were shocked by how good the car was for 10k

[KennyL]

Twenty years ago China went down the path of developing EVs to meet two goals, solve city pollution problems coming from the ICEs and to overtake the automobile industry with the new EVs. Looks like China achieved both goals brilliantly.

[fredfrond]

BYD Dolphin and Seal got the highest euro safety NCAP rating for their respective class of car.

[RolandLaux]

Your channel features data and up to date information to digest. Thanks mate.

[James-mchc]

A truthful report.
An American patriot posting truth. 👍

[delfinigor]

So Western brands are losing the market because they have a more expensive product, which is not better than the Chinese one.

[tompell]

it's weird that all those green Democrats are now becoming EV haters

[lloydguenther]

"Build Your Dreams" or BYD is growing rapidly in Laos, Thailand and possibly Vietnam (will see soon). Their vehicles are attractive, functional and affordable. There are many charging stations as well.

[kibakobo]

Is there any limit to their ‘xenophobia’? 😂😂😂. Why can’t they simply digest and accept that other nations and cultures have been around here for

[allantay]

That's how free market should work. Free competition leads to cheaper and better products being produced for the benefit of all customers globally.

[peterchin]

This is what Yellen meant when she accused China of "overcapacity"..LOL

[chewy]

Long live Russia-China friendship!! 中俄友谊万岁！！