There just is only so many people who want premium and luxury. But I don’t see the Chinese entering the US and European market strongly. They would have to totally rebrand and change their design language. Only by buying failing western brands could they do well. As they did with MG and Volvo.
They are selling the Han, Tang, Seal, Seal U, Dolphin and of course the Atto 3 in the Netherlands and seem to be doing quite well. I think they are selling more European countries but their Dutch importer Louwman seems quite keen on getting almost every model they sell into Europe https://www.bydauto.nl/
I get what you mean with Chinese brands BUT I get 5 years total coverage with free inspections and oil … so I don’t have to worry at all and in 5 years I switch the car anyways again as I know myself.
Went with the hybrid version gasoline+ev as it’s easier to make longer trips in my country as the charging coverage is not yet superb in Asia.
I was also against Chinese brands till I tested them myself and so far no problems. Lets see after the 5 years but I bet I sold the car by then.
BYD is more than just focusing R&D on “affordability”, although they are certainly the clear number 1 on affordability.
After all, BYD literally just launched a 150k USD massive luxury hardcore SUV with a bespoke ladder frame chassis, 4 motor drivetrain with 1000 plus total horsepower, fully independent electromechanicohydraulic suspension at all 4 corners, and so meticulously waterproofed that it can float in water for 30 minutes without any water ingress into the passenger cabin. There is nothing affordable about the U8, yet BYD just launched it within months of launching their gamechanging 10k USD Seagull.
Bingo.
BYD is focusing R&D on affordability. This is a winning strategy for mass sales not just in China but in many other countries.
It is why BYD is going to take the crown and keep going from there.
It will be interesting to see what the rumored Tesla Model 2 is like in regards to quality and price.
It seems automakers are finally realizing that affordability is key now if you want mass sales and world wide presence.
There just is only so many people who want premium and luxury. But I don’t see the Chinese entering the US and European market strongly. They would have to totally rebrand and change their design language. Only by buying failing western brands could they do well. As they did with MG and Volvo.
I would rather walk then buy a car made in China.
Thanks for doing your part for the environment by walking
People said the same about Japanese cars in the 70s.
They are selling the Han, Tang, Seal, Seal U, Dolphin and of course the Atto 3 in the Netherlands and seem to be doing quite well. I think they are selling more European countries but their Dutch importer Louwman seems quite keen on getting almost every model they sell into Europe https://www.bydauto.nl/
I bought a GWM H6 PHEV and I love it.
I get what you mean with Chinese brands BUT I get 5 years total coverage with free inspections and oil … so I don’t have to worry at all and in 5 years I switch the car anyways again as I know myself.
Went with the hybrid version gasoline+ev as it’s easier to make longer trips in my country as the charging coverage is not yet superb in Asia.
I was also against Chinese brands till I tested them myself and so far no problems. Lets see after the 5 years but I bet I sold the car by then.
BYD & GWM took over big time so far.
Toyota & Honda are still in development of EV cars here in Asia. They don’t have the one they have in Europe/USA
Tesla is cutting prices every month lol but yeah they can’t compete with BYD
Volvo is trying hard… but Volvo is so expensive I don’t get which people buy them compared to Tesla. I would go with Tesla.
BMW, Porsche and Mercedes if you want the high end … but they mostly have hybrids not full EV yet. But some models coming now.
USA/Europe is different than Asia though here in Asia people like Chinese cars if the price is right.
Volvo’s have nicer materials in car than Teslas, as I’ve heard I haven’t experienced this personally.
BYD is more than just focusing R&D on “affordability”, although they are certainly the clear number 1 on affordability.
After all, BYD literally just launched a 150k USD massive luxury hardcore SUV with a bespoke ladder frame chassis, 4 motor drivetrain with 1000 plus total horsepower, fully independent electromechanicohydraulic suspension at all 4 corners, and so meticulously waterproofed that it can float in water for 30 minutes without any water ingress into the passenger cabin. There is nothing affordable about the U8, yet BYD just launched it within months of launching their gamechanging 10k USD Seagull.