alt.hn

3/9/2026 at 5:02:18 PM

Why are Chinese EVs cheaper than Tesla?

https://restofworld.org/2026/why-are-chinese-evs-cheaper-than-tesla/

by PaulHoule

3/9/2026 at 5:20:55 PM

Do many people hold the view that Chinese cars are cheaper because of subsidies?

Seems pretty obvious that the world's largest market, with a huge manufacturing base, lower wages, industrial policy, and weak yuan all combine to make cheap cars.

As a US citizen, I'm happy that China is transforming the global auto market. I just wonder how long it will take to rip the tariff band-aid off.

by mekdoonggi

3/9/2026 at 5:35:18 PM

Economics = maths, so people ignore anything related until it hits them in the arse

by downrightmike

3/9/2026 at 6:35:21 PM

Why is 2026 Nissan LEAF is cheaper than Tesla? Does the Japanese government subsidies Nissan?

by java-man

3/9/2026 at 5:08:43 PM

1. Teslas are bad cars 2. Tesla isn't a car company

by downrightmike