So I looked into the Chinese EVs
1) they’re just as expensive as Western ones - BYD Seal costs more than Model 3 in Australia with worse charging, power, software
2) on the high end, Zeekr G9 costs as much as an Audi Q8 in the Netherlands
3) the best batteries charge about the same as Hyundai/Kia to 50%. They all average 230-250kw
4) these EVs aren’t build for North American crash standards which are much tougher than Euro or Asian NCAP (except for maybe Geely/Lynk Co). Would mean additional cost and weight
5) many use LFP batteries which have worse cold performance/range/charging
6) disregard any range ratings/KM they can charge in 15 minutes. The Chinese fuel efficiency evaluation uses very low speeds … and we know aero to be the main thing
7) the self driving doesn’t look much better than GM’s hands free level 2 super cruise, and Mercedes’s Level 3 which lets you take your eyes off the road to watch a YouTube video
If I can lease a MB EQS for $500/mo, watch a YouTube video with Drive Pilot Level 3, why do I need a Chinese EV?
Mercedes even takes on liability if Drive Pilot is active and you crash.
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