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Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry (apnews.com)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.

The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much. A shorter-range version costs under $10,000.

Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles probably will keep the Seagull away from America’s shores for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported.

But the rapid emergence of low-priced EVs from China could shake up the global auto industry in ways not seen since Japanese makers exploded on the scene during the oil crises of the 1970s. BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” could be a nightmare for the U.S. auto industry.

“Any car company that’s not paying attention to them as a competitor is going to be lost when they hit their market,” said Sam Fiorani, a vice president at AutoForecast Solutions near Philadelphia. “BYD’s entry into the U.S. market isn’t an if. It’s a when.”

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (4 children)

it has a 190-250 mile range and a max speed of 81 MPH

That's further than I'd drive before a 20 minute rest stop, and faster than it's legal to drive anywhere in the US, except for Texas State Highway 130.

And even the article points out they cut costs with things like having only one windshield wiper.

As opposed to the Cybertruck, which has a revolutionary, but very expensive, design featuring only one windshield wiper.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Yeah here in the uk there's plenty of good charging points, woodland trust and national trust are putting them in at a lot of locations so I could plan a relaxing walk in the woods with my journey if I ever needed to go more than 150 miles, I think that would be really nice.

Supermarkets have tave them too, so I could plan getting the shopping I need for the trip while it charges, this would allow me to avoid predatory pricing at garages too.

I just looked on a road distance map and it's about where I would normally stop for a break, I've done longer drives but only rarely and I can't think of a time an excuse to stop for a walk in the woods wouldn't have been welcomed.

Oh and I only have one wiper but it was made by Hyundai so I guess it gets a pass lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

It also doesn't meet US auto safety standards.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

I don't think comparing it to cybertruck is really a win. I could be in a bubble, but I hear nothing but terrible things about them.

Also, anecdotally, going on long family trips in my van, I frequently do 350 miles between stops on 900 mile trips. I'd say 80 is a typical speed on the Ohio turnpike, but I'd be a little worried about driving that thing pedal to the floor for 2-3 hours straight (no worries though, it'll never get that range at full speed).

That said, hey if this car meets your needs I'm all for that. Everyone should have options. I would consider buying one for my kids when they start driving as long as it's safe in accidents.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago

Cybertruck is a bad comparison, everyone already knows that thing is a steaming pile of hot garbage.