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“Corolla killer:” BYD launches $US15,000 sedan EV with 420 km range in direct attack on legacy makers (thedriven.io)
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[–] drolex@sopuli.xyz 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's very public knowledge. China doesn't hide it.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-announces-extension-purchase-tax-break-nevs-until-2027-2023-06-21/

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/18/1225653773/china-electric-vehicles-byd-nio-geely-vw-europe

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-launches-anti-subsidy-investigation-into-chinese-electric-vehicles-2023-09-13/

ETA: you're right to ask for a source

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Right but if they’re made in Mexico? Maybe?