Ive seen soo many BYD cars in the UK in the last year.

I'm not in the market for a new car, but anyone who has looked recently what is the draw to BYD? Is it strictly value/price?

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standeven 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Value, performance, quality, and not being associated with Elon.

	▲	BoingBoomTschak 3 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Quality? I'm really interested into hard and extensive data about mechanical (drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc...) engineering and quality control that would make me put them on the same level as the Japanese. Lacking that, I must hold the preemptive view that they cut corners at least as much as the average make/
	▲	Barbing 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		BYD except Elon’s

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throwa356262 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Yes, they are (were) significantly cheaper than similar western cars.

Have their share of problems thought. IIRC climate control is often subpar.

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2dvisio 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Value price for us. The Sealion 7 for us had the combination of features, dimensions, range, 800v platform, for a price that was simply unbeatable (leasing).

Out of question that Volvo ex90, Kia ev9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 or even the BMW ix3 would have come on top if it wasn’t for the price.

	▲	dzhiurgis 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> 800v platform Ones in NZ are 400v and tops at 150KW charging.