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4. I drove a $26K BYD SUV last fall when I was shopping for a car. It was really nice and hi-tech. But I

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 09:39 AM

Feb 17

decided on a gasoline Toyota Raize because I was fearful of my ability to charge the BYD.

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BYD's new electric SUV delivers over 440 miles range for just $26,000 [View all] Zorro Feb 16 OP

The MAGA attack on EVs is going to doc03 Feb 16 #1

Wonder what a job in their plant pays? OC375 Feb 16 #3

Tax everyone out of gas cars instead. tinrobot Feb 17 #6

Careful what you wish for! RoseTrellis Feb 17 #8

I have zero fear of my ability to charge here on the West Coast. tinrobot Feb 17 #5

I'm in Costa Rica. That's why I could buy a Chinese car. sinkingfeeling Feb 17 #10

Remember the Ford Pinto and the Chevy Vega? the_liberal_grandpa Feb 17 #7

US made EVs get good reviews and good reliability scores. tinrobot Feb 17 #13

And it comes with door handles Renew Deal Feb 17 #9

Trump won't let Chinese Autos in. Biden wouldn't let them in either. maxsolomon Feb 17 #11