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1. grahar64 · 1789882469 · focus · HN ↗

   In NZ there are BYDs everywhere. Why are they not in US yet?

   1. pantalaimon · 1789883538 · focus · HN ↗

      Same reason they are not in EU, tarrifs.

      1. SapporoChris · 1789883922 · focus · HN ↗

         "BYD faces a 17% tariff on imported electric vehicles in EU, in addition to the standard 10% base rate."

         "BYD has sold 19,241 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe last month, a 255% soar from the same period a year ago."

         Small numbers, but I am pretty sure they&#x27;re in Europe. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;eletric-vehicles.com&#x2F;byd&#x2F;byd-sales-in-europe-more-than-triple-year-over-year-in-november&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;eletric-vehicles.com&#x2F;byd&#x2F;byd-sales-in-europe-more-th...

         Edited: Tariffs vary across Europe, particularly in non EU nations.

         1. DivingForGold · 1789901331 · focus · HN ↗

            Detroit will be laughing when a &quot;worldwide economy hiccup&quot; occurs and BYD starts abandoning any service-warrantee centers all across Europe. No parts, no service, send it to the scrap yard.

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