100% I’d consider it. For me, “Chinese EVs are dangerous” is in the same category as “immigrants are causing affordability issues.” Red herrings peddled by the North American uber-wealth class
According to statistical data from China’s National Fire and Rescue Administration, the rate of spontaneous fires in NEVs increased by 32 percent in the first quarter of 2024. This means that currently, an average of eight NEVs catch fire in China every day — nearly 3,000 a year.
In late 2023, news that four BYD dealerships were stricken by fire in a single month made waves on social media.
One owner of a BYD car described how, when charging their vehicle, the car suddenly began emitting smoke and soon thereafter spontaneously burst into flames.
Buy a BYD, make a battery warranty claim and then tell me again how good it is. Its Burn Your Driveway good. They have already been caught out breaking Australian consumer warranty law. Early adopters who advocated for them, now paying the price and advocating against them when their 1 year 30,000km warranty claim from a dead battery was rejected.
100% I’d consider it. For me, “Chinese EVs are dangerous” is in the same category as “immigrants are causing affordability issues.” Red herrings peddled by the North American uber-wealth class
Totally agree.
It sucks, but Chinese manufacturing has an uphill battle in a market where people got addicted to cheap, and cheaply made Chinese products.
Doesn’t mean chinese factories can’t make a good new thing.
According to statistical data from China’s National Fire and Rescue Administration, the rate of spontaneous fires in NEVs increased by 32 percent in the first quarter of 2024. This means that currently, an average of eight NEVs catch fire in China every day — nearly 3,000 a year.
In late 2023, news that four BYD dealerships were stricken by fire in a single month made waves on social media.
One owner of a BYD car described how, when charging their vehicle, the car suddenly began emitting smoke and soon thereafter spontaneously burst into flames.
https://www.visiontimes.com/2024/05/29/quality-safety-concerns-of-chinese-made-evs-come-to-the-fore.html
Buy a BYD, make a battery warranty claim and then tell me again how good it is. Its Burn Your Driveway good. They have already been caught out breaking Australian consumer warranty law. Early adopters who advocated for them, now paying the price and advocating against them when their 1 year 30,000km warranty claim from a dead battery was rejected.
Isn’t BYD the world’s #1 or #2 battery company?
They ought to respect consumer protections and warranty laws but I don’t think dismissal of their batteries outright makes sense.