The Chinese automaker’s announcement of a lightning-fast charger this week has sent its value skyrocketing.
  • Ilovethebomb@lemm.eeEnglish
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    22 days ago

    BYD’s system, even if the production version is significantly less powerful, is still a massive step forward, and goes a long way towards making road trips towing a trailer, for example, a realistic proposal.

    With my diesel SUV, I can start a trip with a full tank, and still need to fill up twice, in a vehicle with more range than almost any EV.

    • scarabic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      21 days ago

      I’ve only just heard about BYD yesterday and I’m suddenly hearing from all corners that they are dominating. I’m in the western US. Are they just not in my local market yet?

      • humanspiral@lemmy.caEnglish
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        21 days ago

        Chinese EVs are effectively banned in US with 100% tariff, and a hateful disposition. The higher end chinese cars could compete with Ferarri/Lamborghi segment though, even at 100%.