Elon Musk once scoffed at the notion that BYD could compete with his company. Now, the automaker run by billionaire Wang Chuanfu is poised to be the new No. 1 in electric vehicles.

Chinese Carmaker Overtakes Tesla as World’s Most Popular EV Maker::Elon Musk once scoffed at the notion that BYD could compete with his company. Now, the automaker run by billionaire Wang Chuanfu is poised to be the new No. 1 in electric vehicles.

    • LWD@lemm.eeEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Because Tesla’s subsidies are good old fashioned American subsidies. Rock, flag, and eagle, right?

    • jaschen@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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      7 months ago

      How? Teslas that are sold in China are made in China. BYD sold in the UK are made in China.