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The BYD Atto 3 and MG4 are great, but there is one cheap Chinese electric vehicle that’s not quite there yet…. Opinion

EV Central

I don’t want to suggest that this car was unsafe, because that would be unkind, and because the GWM Ora seems heavily invested in the idea of safety. It would be fair to mention at this point that the GWM Ora is cheap, very cheap, just about the cheapest EV money can buy.

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

Baua Electric

The US government has announced wider tariffs on several categories of Chinese goods, including various green products like solar panels and batteries, medical goods, and in particular an increase of tariffs on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100%. China was originally somewhat slow to adopt EVs – in 2015, EV market share was just.84%,

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Europe may slap retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

Baua Electric

Possible “remedies” on the table include retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs. Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the European Union.

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This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious

Baua Electric

But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year , this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. And hey, having foot pedals as a backup on a boat like this probably isn’t a bad idea! I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

EV Central

Seres is a subsidiary of Chinese auto giant Dongfeng, and the Seres 3 has sold in China as the Fengon E3 since 2019. I’ve no idea what this means, but I’m convinced the Seres 3 provided me with neither. The engine response delay is quite alarming from standstill, and I’ve no idea where that 120kW/300Nm is lurking.

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Baua Electric

News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. But EV manufacturing has grown even faster, with Chinese EV production outpacing domestic demand and exports rising rapidly in recent years as well.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Baua Electric

It’s not going to be an off-roader, but I think that sounds like a bad enough idea that no one was planning on hitting up their local ATV trails anyway. My favorite part of this vehicle is just how cheap it is – a mere $592! I’ve got my hands full with a few containers of Chinese EVs as it is. I’m not kidding.

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