Everything you want to know about China’s automotive industry acquisition

what The future of cars? For one, after substantial government support and poaching of top Western talents; China’s automobile industry They are trying to dominate the world with their charging rates, range, luxury design, technology and enormous amounts. Furthermore, they are not satisfied that it will serve their own huge market as Chinese brands have serious invasions across Australia and Europe.

It was reported in May that the Chinese automaker had sold more cars in Europe than Tesla the previous month. Meanwhile, in the US, Affordable cars are about to go extinct. It may be time to say goodbye to the $30,000 car along with the tariffs before and after President Donald Trump.

Hosted by a wired senior editor and auto obsessive Jeremy White Reddit But Earlier this month, we will answer questions directly about the future of cars and EVs as global markets change dramatically. This is what you need to know.

Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.

Aside from the horrifying journey into politics of masks, do you think Tesla has a future where pressure from BYD and fails to develop cheaper models, among other challenges?

Yes, I think Tesla has a future. Last year, it was last year that we lost the world’s top slot (Toyota), the best-selling car. Keep in mind that Tesla is still selling well a lot Car. That said, Tesla has an aging fleet, a CEO whose attention is very detoured elsewhere, and most of all there is a brand and reputation issue. Musk’s Doge Attitude Even the financial manager directly attacked the company. Vaibhav Taneja had to admit So in its April revenue call, he said, “Unjust hostility towards our brand and our people have affected certain markets.”

And CyberTruck is Unexempt disaster.

Tesla desperately needs victory. Need a new cheap electric vehicle There’s no amount to dress up the model y I’m going to cut it with new clothes. Also, Chinese brands that support Ridar are beating it there, so we need to look at autonomous technology.

Let’s face it, the Chinese brand has learned a lot from Tesla and is now coming for Elon’s lunch. And now Tesla is not in a real position to compete. How long can this last? How long can the board hold these? Disastrous sales? We’ll see. But one thing is certain: it cannot continue like this.

Can China really invade the European market, given the combination of tariffs and European consumer preferences for their brands?

Yes, and they are already. Chinese car manufacturers byd now Sales of European Teslaand now we are launching that premium brand. Densand think of an Audi or BMW level too. xpeng It remains as is Nio.