TikTok, the short-form video giant's platform, has recently become a craze
It turned out that a netizen shared a small video of the BYD Seagull. The price of this car is only 9,000 US dollars, which is about 65,100 yuan. This price simply surprised those American netizens who are accustomed to seeing high-priced cars and exclaimed again and again
There is an old Chinese saying, "Good quality and low price", isn't this the best interpretation? But why can't Americans buy such affordable and good cars?
American netizens exploded in the video comment area instantly. American netizens were excitedly discussing, and some even half-jokingly said: "Dude, if you get this car to be sold in our company's market, the eight-figure income will be in minutes!"
The positioning of the BYD Seagull is comparable to that of the Chevrolet Bolt EV battery car in the U.S. market
But the Chevrolet Bolt EV is already considered a "cheap" electric car in the United States, but its starting price is 26,500 US dollars, which is equivalent to 191,800 yuan! This price is almost three times that of the BYD Seagull. No wonder American netizens were so shocked and moved after seeing BYD's price
Then again, is the BYD Seagull really that good?
Judging from the feedback from netizens, the answer is yes. Some people praised it as "cheap and good-looking", while others complained that "the US officials probably want us all to buy their more expensive cars"
Some people even joked: "How can we import clothes and electronic equipment from China, but it is so difficult to buy an affordable car?" It seems that the BYD Seagull not only shines in the Chinese market, but also successfully captures the hearts of many American consumers.
Bloomberg News pointed out that Chinese automakers such as BYD may temporarily abandon entering the US market and move to Latin America when facing increasing obstacles
Li Ke, a senior executive of BYD, said frankly in an interview: "The company currently has no plans to enter foreign markets. While this market may seem very tempting, the risks that come with it are not small. ”
In fact, BYD does not want to enter the U.S. market, but faces many difficulties
Chinese car exports to the U.S. are subject to tariffs of up to 27.5 percent, including 25 percent punitive tariffs and 2.5 percent ordinary import duties
Moreover, the U.S. policy on the import of Chinese cars is not friendly
At present, the U.S. government is strengthening the import review of China's new energy vehicles and their parts. This has undoubtedly made it more difficult for Chinese automakers to enter foreign markets, and it seems to be making it clear that Chinese cars are not welcome