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Electric Vehicles

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Rad. But the BYD hatch base model was offered for $30k here.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Non-USA countries get the good, cheap EVs. As an Aussie living in the USA, I get jealous of the wider range of cars available in Australia.

The cheapest EVs available in the USA are probably the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt, which are not as good as the BYD or MG EVs, while costing way more (around US$30k or AU$47k not including tax or fees).

The USA has a 100% duty on Chinese cars, so none of the Chinese manufacturers sell in the USA as it wouldn't be cost effective. Australia no longer has a local car industry to protect, so I think there's very little duty or tariffs (if any) on Chinese EVs.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Fwiw, I've only heard bad things about MG s.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I'm also really happy with my MG4

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I am really happy with my MG4.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

My father in law has an MG and loves it. Not sure what model but it's fully electric.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Have a peek at their privacy policy if you're considering BYD.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Which electric car manufacturer doesn't have a dogshit privacy policy? Last report I saw they were all garbage.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

Outside of the United Union of Tariffs this car is way overpriced

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

But how easy is it to steal?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

The answer will shock you!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

FWIW, the vulnerability was only in keyed vehicles. I highly doubt the EV comes without keyless.