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BYD only entered the Australian car market in 2022. They are now the 2nd biggest seller after Toyota (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/insight/byd-overtakes-riva
by gravelc 4mo ago
BYD only entered the Australian car market in 2022.
They are now the 2nd biggest seller after Toyota (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/insight/byd-overtakes-rivals-to-claim-second-in-australian-car-sales/gm-GMF367298F?gemSnapshotKey=GMF367298F-snapshot-3 https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/insight/byd-overtakes-rivals-...).
They are also priced much lower than KIA and Tesla.
FWIW I now own a GWM Cannon Αlpha PHEV pickup. Have also owned a Jeep Wrangler - the tech, build quality and reliability is not even on the same planet.
I can't imagine how the US manufacturers would compete with the Chinese ones on a level playing field. Not from the US, but it's hard to see how any administration would allow that. Would be the end of the local industry.
- hnav 4mo agoUS manufacturers' niche is half-ton and above trucks. Even mighty Toyota's offering is playing distant #4 in that market with Nissan capitulating after 20 years of trying.
- decimalenough 4mo agoThe BYD Shark 6 is already a hit, and the upcoming Shark 8 is aimed squarely at the ginormous US-style truck crowd. https://bydautomotive.com.au/shark-6 https://bydautomotive.com.au/shark-6 https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/byd-shark-8-coming-148780/ https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/byd-shark-8-co...
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- yen223 4mo agoFun fact: Australia's most popular vehicle has always been utes (aka pickup trucks) Last year it was the Ford Ranger.
- yen223 4mo agoIn Australia, the cheapest BYD EV is cheaper than the cheapest Toyota.