Solid piece on why we’re not buying Chinese EVs in the U.S. https://www.npr.org/2024/05/06/1248065838/cheap-chinese-evs-us-buy-byd-electric-vehicles It goes through the basics (upgrades required for safety, tariffs, etc.), but then ALSO gets into labor: suppressed wages plus forced/slave labor on top of subsidies. Doesn’t mention Chinese lack of environmental regulation in manufacturing (despite some laws on the books). I picture trying to get warranty service—already a pain with companies based in the U.S. or Europe.
@glennf The “warranty” on any manufactured product I’ve ever bought direct from China is either 1) its so inexpensive that I’d just eat the cost or 2) the vendor is bespoke enough that they’re willing to ship a new one as a good-faith gesture to preserve reputation in the community. Doesn’t scale well, as a rule.
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