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I meant in terms of fire; I'd be concerned that if Tesla can't stop occasional spontaneous combustion, how about a cheap Chinese EV... > typical US oversized S

I meant in terms of fire; I'd be concerned that if Tesla can't stop occasional spontaneous combustion, how about a cheap Chinese EV... > typical US oversized SUV I actually don't know if people will go back from SUVs even if there are better cars. They just feel psychologically safer to the passengers and the large cargo hold is convenient. If you took them away from people, I think there'd be widespread anger at EV's expense which is not needed right now.

bryanlarsen 3y ago
A cheap Chinese EV uses LFP batteries, which have a much lower fire risk than Tesla's nickel batteries. And Gasoline cars have a 10X higher risk of fire than a Tesla.
- jerlam 3y ago
  Tesla is using LFP batteries in many of their cheaper, lower range vehicles. Just not in the US market since the batteries are sourced from China, and that reduces their EV tax credit.