OMGC \u2013 CBC Podcast About Electric Vehicles: Would you buy an affordable EV made in China?<\/p>\n
Club member Martin Handforth did participate in the CBC Cross Country Checkup radio show with Ian Hanomansing [ Sunday, August 18th, 2024 ], where this question was the topic: Background information from the CBC Podcast website: Notes from Martin Handforth: Martin\u2019s Topic Headline: My concerns about $13,000 electric vehicle made in China Open the link below to view the CBC podcast website and listen to the edition:<\/p>\n
\nWould you buy an affordable EV made in China?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThere's been a lot of hype around EVs made in China lately the BYD Seagull, a Chinese-made 4-door EV with a range comparable to the most affordable electric vehicles you can buy in Canada right now has a price tag of just $13,000 The cheapest 2025 EV available in Canada will cost you roughly $27 000 more than the BYD Seagull. This could be a major problem for North American automakers. Back in May American President Joe Biden announced a 100% tariff on EVs made in China. Now the Canadian Government is considering a tariff of their own while still trying to stay on track with their target of 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2035. Would you buy a Chinese-made EV?<\/p>\n
\nI was interviewed on CBC cross country check up this afternoon. I gave my reasons why I would not buy a $13,000 electric vehicle made in China. I was interviewed near the beginning of the program so it is easy to find me podcast. I thought maybe people in the Ottawa MG club might like to listen to it. Martin<\/p>\n
\nClub Member Martin Handforth\u2019s comments start at about the 21 minute mark, and end at the 23 minute mark.<\/p>\n