Reading up on BYD
5 deep · digging since jan 03
- BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027
BYD and several Chinese automakers plan to begin mass-producing all-solid-state EV batteries in 2027, offering over 1,000 km of range and higher safety.
- China’s AI and EV rise has fueled a new kind of tourism - Rest of World
Foreign investors and founders are paying up to $9,000 for curated tours of Chinese EV and AI factories, driven by fear of missing out on technological breakthroughs.
- Self-driving, Tesla and the influence of brand
Tesla's brand halo causes overestimation of its self-driving lead, but competitors offer comparable Level 2 systems and the brand declines due to Musk's politics and competition.
- BYD Just Made EV Charging Basically As Quick As Getting Gas—Again
BYD's new 1,500 kW Flash chargers and Blade 2.0 battery charge EVs from 10-97% in about 9 minutes, making stops nearly as fast as refueling gas.
- China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales - The New York Times
China's BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller, driven by its broader model range and lower prices.