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A recent survey shows not all Canadians are ready to make the switch to an electric vehicle as they have concerns about charging stations, cold weather and battery life.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Probably not the first choice of manufacture, but credit where it's due and BYD is making waves with The Seagull

[–] LeFantome 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I know nothing of this brand or about the safety in Chinese EVs, and to what level their built-in spying extends to, but the car is still US$12,899.00 + whatever costs are involved to get it to you. Assuming you can get service for these Chinese EVs in North America.

For sure, it's better than a $40,000 price tag if you don't drive much, but still too expensive, IMO. My current car's days are numbered, and I don't think I would get an EV, even at $13,000.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

you might as well have said "I'll never buy a new car of any kind"

ev has nothing to do with your decision if youre that cost-concerned

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Why not? You can purchase a used non-electric car for almost nothing. If someone needs a car and don't have tens of thousands to spend on it, an EV isn't even in the equation.