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How BYD undercuts Tesla around the world, by the numbers. (restofworld.org)
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BYD is more affordable than Tesla in at least 10 places outside the West.

  • In each of the 10 markets where both Tesla and the Chinese carmaker BYD list prices online, BYD’s lowest-cost option is cheaper than that of Tesla.
  • While Tesla focuses its sales in North America and Europe, BYD is expanding in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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[–] Leeuk@feddit.uk 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm a fan of BYDs though, I just wish they were cheaper in the UK. Britain is not subject to the EU import tarrifs but the Atto 3 for example is around almost twice the price of the same Australian model.

I understand we're further away from China than Australia is but then they do have their own ships now. Anyone know why?

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Its not just a matter of shipping. You need dealerships and licensing and the like. England is notorious for its long line of middlemen who make everything more expensive. So no surprise BYD can't get a competitive vehicle into a state that hates foreign competition and loves rent-seeking at every turn.

[–] damo_omad@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

In Aus the Atto 3 Essential, before on-road costs, is $40k AUD. Is it a lot higher in the UK?

[–] Leeuk@feddit.uk 1 points 6 hours ago

Yep - cheapest Atto 3 model in the UK is £37,695 on the road price, which is around $77,587 AUD. Even with dealer cuts (30%?) seems super expensive compared to rest of the world. Something is not adding up.