Are Chinese vehicles allowed in the US?

Do their cars meet the NHTSA safety standards for the United States? If not, that might be a reason and a red flag.

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Answer: Chinese automobiles are not widely available in America primarily due to a combination of tariffs, national security concerns, and market entry challenges. Specifically, tariffs imposed by the US government on Chinese-made vehicles, alongside concerns about potential spying through navigation and communication features, have made it difficult for Chinese automakers to enter the American market. Furthermore, building a dealer network and establishing a strong brand presence in the US require significant investment and effort.

A lot of parts are made in China, even for American car companies.

I have seen one and only one. I would not have known what it was had I not read an article about Chinese cars and how difficult it was to get one here. this was a few months ago, so pre-tariff.

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Are Chinese cars banned here or just taxed /tariffed high?

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I"ve heard BYD are so cheap, that even with 200% tariff, they would be price competitive here. Supposedly, they are very well made and perform great.

One under-appreciated aspect of the whole thing is how much gasoline use has been diverted out of China due to their adoption of EV. Of course, there's no environmental gains because their grid is mostly coal-based.

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I"ve heard BYD are so cheap, that even with 200% tariff, they would be price competitive here. Supposedly, they are very well made and perform great.

One under-appreciated aspect of the whole thing is how much gasoline use has been diverted out of China due to their adoption of EV. Of course, there's no environmental gains because their grid is mostly coal-based.

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Great post

I have only heard good thing about the technology of these BYD cars. They are the most advanced EV's made today with regard to battery tech.

Personally, I don't want them here. I prefer to forgo US public getting them now, in favor of waiting for other companies not in China to implement that battery technology.

China is hands down the best in the world at battery tech and production. Buying their stuff will only make them more powerful.

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I did not and still do not support the 2035 ev mandate. But when it was reversed I didn't celebrate it as a huge win because market forces will get us there anyway... the right way.... freedom of choice.

I want to say Polestar (evs) are Chinese made. Also the Buick Envision. There might be a few others.

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Volvo was bought by Geely in 2010. Geely is a chinese car co.

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In 2021, Volvo Cars acquired an additional 50 percent of its shares in the Daqing Volvo Car Manufacturing company, as well as the Shanghai Volvo Car Research and Development company in China. While still under the Geely umbrella, Volvo essentially took full ownership of its Chinese manufacturing and sales operations.

Volvo Cars manufactures vehicles in several locations worldwide. The main production facilities are located in Torslanda, Sweden (where the XC60, XC90, and V90 Cross Country are made), Ghent, Belgium (where the XC40, V60 Cross Country, and C40 Recharge are produced), and Daqing, China (where the S90 and S90L are assembled). Additionally, Volvo has a manufacturing plant in South Carolina, USA, where the S60 was produced until 2024, and the fully electric EX90 SUV is now being manufactured.

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Are Chinese vehicles allowed in the US?

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I believe so. Eric Swalwell was riding one a few years back.