How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer

Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by JoshTko on Sunday February 18, 2024 @10:11PM (#39425891)

BYD'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.

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Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by mastazi on Monday February 19, 2024 @12:25AM (#39426484)

Makes sense, thanks for explaining.

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Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by seanmcdirmid on Monday February 19, 2024 @12:31AM (#39426505)

Model 3 is a compact car by American standards. What Tesla lacks is a sub-compact (think Accord vs Civic).

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Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by slaw on Monday February 19, 2024 @02:32AM (#39427061)

Model 3 is size of Civic.

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Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by seanmcdirmid on Monday February 19, 2024 @10:19AM (#39430682)

Between;

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.

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Re:How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer by fomine3 on Monday February 19, 2024 @02:45AM (#39427116)

It looks like the same as how older American car brands played in worldwide market

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