The threat of inexpensive but high-quality Chinese electric cars is scaring the pants off of the global auto industry. The U.S. recently said it would hike tariffs on the vehicles to 100%, effectively banning them from American soil for the time being. The European Union plans to raise tariffs too, and Bloomberg got the scoop on Thursday that Canada is strongly considering doing the same.
But how good are these Chinese EVs, really? Are they a true threat to legacy auto manufacturers the world over—or is this a lot of political posturing? Most Americans—and most American journalists, for that matter—have no way to get acquainted with these cars and see what's what. So it's a real treat when Western automotive experts get hands-on with Chinese EVs and share their impressions with the rest of us.
