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The IRA discount only applies to the US market, where AFAIK BYD is not even present, right? So it doesn't really explain why Tesla is trailing behind BYD global
by mastazi 3y ago
The IRA discount only applies to the US market, where AFAIK BYD is not even present, right? So it doesn't really explain why Tesla is trailing behind BYD globally.
Or maybe your point is "Tesla is not helped by its government as much as BYD is"? Which could be a fair point.
- JoshTko 3y agoBYD's volume comes from selling tons of the lower end. My explanation above is why Tesla (Elon) didn't think he needed a compact car. So BYD is killing with compact cars because Tesla does not have one and won't for at least two years.
- mastazi 3y agoMakes sense, thanks for explaining.
- seanmcdirmid 3y agoModel 3 is a compact car by American standards. What Tesla lacks is a sub-compact (think Accord vs Civic).
- slaw 3y agoModel 3 is size of Civic.
- seanmcdirmid 3y agoBetween; Model 3: 186″ L x 73″ W x 57″ H Accord: 196″ L x 73″ W x 57″ H Civic: 179-184″ L x 71″ W x 56″ H BMW 4 series: 188-189″ L x 73″ W x 55-57″ H BMW 3 series: 186” 72” 57” I have a garage where that extra inch or two of width is really important.
- fomine3 3y agoIt looks like the same as how older American car brands played in worldwide market