The Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Want Chinese EVs

Americans pay more for EVs than almost every other country in the world. This video delves into the lack of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., contrasts it with more economical options in countries like Mexico and Costa Rica, and explores historical protectionist measures that have shaped today's market.

Learn about global players like BYD and the challenges of competing in a market dominated by tariffs and trade policies, highlighting the broader consequences of such economic strategies.

[amandagrant]

When US enterprises have the advantage, they will shout "Free trade is the most important thing".
When US enterprises are at a disadvantage, they will complain that "national security is threatened"

[tomthumb]

Our Government is saving us from inexpensive cars. How noble of them.

[doingtime]

The USA loves free market as long as it wins, if it doesn't then it's protectionism all the way. Another example is when Toyota took over the USA, the country put tarrifs to japanese cars, but the funny thing is Toyota kept selling even with the price increase.

[MaximGhost]

Ha! Calling a Tesla an "affordable EV" is like calling an iPhone an "affordable smartphone"

[aaronparys]

Yes .. But the real Background Player is the Oil Industry which would suffer majorly if the US had Cheap EV's

[moose]

I saw a video that celebrated how Oakland schools have Electric buses. When I zoomed in on the buses, they had a BYD emblem! BYD is already in the USA.

[Jeff-smof]

If i were a yankee auto worker id be ashamed that i work in an industry that needs protection to survive.

[garywillis]

The real reason why the USA doesn’t want Chinese EV, will be due to ‘national security reasons’. 😂😂

[TPAsses]

The best quote I saw regarding Chinese vs American EVs is: “Americans gentrified EVs, Chinese democratized them.” Says it all

[liamporter]

Tariffs are just excuses for protectionism. In the long run, it will erode the competitiveness of US. At the same time, the people suffer as they are the one paying for the increased cost. A country that boasted free market but in actual fact, has always been doing the opposite.

[Mixologist-fcsc]

Instead of building affordable, superior cars, US can only apply tariffs because they can't compete on performance and quality. American consumers lose.

[kdegraa]

Chinese companies might be subsidies but aren’t Ford, GM and Chrysler subsidised too?

[cool]

The government wants you pay top dollar for EV’s lol

[kpeterrafael]

Same story in Europe, if you can't compete with them, ban them.

[mltmbie]

BYD sold 15, 000 cars in 3 months in 🇧🇷, cars prices ranging from USD 23, 100 to USD 46, 000. BYD Song Plus (USD 46, 000) ranked 1st on this list. If prices were lower, then the sales volume would be even higher. I saw people trading in their Volvos, Land Rovers, BMWs, Jeeps, etc for a BYD. All brands when compared to BYD cars seem truly outdated. Toyota is trying to sell Toyota Cross Hybrid (USD 29, 000 in USA) for USD 43, 000 in Sao Paulo. Luxury price for an outdated vehicle! No way, Jose! BYD has a plan to expand to 250 dealerships and be the 4th car brand in 🇧🇷. Wishing them great success!

[erickmarquez]

Actually, what you’ve witnessed in Mexico and the rest of Latin America with Chinese EVs mirrors a historical pattern similar to the rise of Japanese efficient cars in the 1950s and 1980s. By the time the United States opened up to Japanese cars, American manufacturers were crushed by Japanese dominance in the industry after decades of continuous improvement in the Latin American market.

Unfortunately, this lack of a learning curve is what’s killing American-made cars. Japanese cars still dominate the market in LATAM and the US today. Now, Chinese EVs are gaining traction in Latin America, following a trajectory reminiscent of the Japanese cars’ success.

[prilep]

2003 BYD starts making EVs
GM destroys everyone of the EV1 cars - pure irony

[ViceCoin]

After global EV mandates, the US wiĺ become the land of classic gasoline vehicles, like Cuba.

[alexmckenna]

The car companies are squeezing as much juice out of that old orange as they can. The Chinese have planted an orange tree. Strategy.

[onlyfacts]

Another big issue with the EV’s being produced in the U.S. is the focus on luxury rather than their actual purpose.