Aug 19 2024
OMGC – CBC Podcast About Electric Vehicles: Would you buy an affordable EV made in China?
OMGC – CBC Podcast About Electric Vehicles: Would you buy an affordable EV made in China?
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:
Would you buy an affordable EV made in China?
Background information from the CBC Podcast website:
There'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?
Notes from Martin Handforth:
I 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
Martin’s Topic Headline: My concerns about $13,000 electric vehicle made in China
Club Member Martin Handforth’s comments start at about the 21 minute mark, and end at the 23 minute mark.
Open the link below to view the CBC podcast website and listen to the edition:
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