US research institute dismantles BYD's cheapest electric car, and the result left them without any hope

At that time, Japan's Nikkei-BP carried out a comprehensive dismantling of a BYD seal and published a book detailing the dismantling process. The publishing house dismantled the seal in eight pieces, including the car body, battery, power train, electronic control facilities, and interior components. After the dismantling, they were full of praise for BYD's platform configuration, listing the high-voltage system, the power unit for electric vehicle driving control-related functions, and the battery body integration technology as not to be missed. Even on the introduction page of the book, it was printed "Beyond Tesla, Become the World's No. 1 EV Manufacturer".

A senior researcher has asserted that Chinese-made electric vehicles will lead the world in the future.

Going back even further, Japan started attacking domestic trams as early as 2021, and several professors at Nagoya University disassembled a Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV.

After dismantling, they found that although the price of the car was very low, the cost was infinitely close to the selling price, reaching 26,900 yuan.

Instead of relying on shoddy manufacturing to reduce costs, there are innovations, such as simplified brakes and cooling systems, semiconductors, etc. that borrow existing products.

A professor speculated that if Japanese automakers built a car of the same class according to the standards of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, the cost could triple.

From Wuling Hongguang MINI EV to BYD Seal, they have all given Japanese auto practitioners a bit of a shock from Chinese trams.

In the era of fuel vehicles, it is the backward Chinese car companies that dismantle Japanese cars and learn secret techniques from each other.

However, in today's new energy era, the two poles have reversed, and Japan has taken the initiative to dismantle Chinese trams, lamenting its shortcomings.

Japan is struggling in the era of electrification. I'm sure you've all heard of it. It can be said that in this track, the offensive and defensive positions of Chinese and Japanese cars are also different.

And just recently, American experts did take action against Chinese trams, and the car that was dismantled was still BYD.

They originally wanted to see the "Made in China" joke, but in the end, they were desperate...

Care soft Global, a Detroit-based automotive data research firm, has purchased a BYD Seagull. At present, the seagull is the cheapest tram in the sales camp of BYD, priced at 9721.73 US dollars., they dismantled for high matching, priced at 12,000 dollars, but still very low. Before they dismantled it, they didn't believe that the tram could be sold at such a low price, so they decided that the seagulls were cutting corners.

However, with the deepening of dismantling, this prejudice was gradually broken, and the level of BYD Seagull far exceeded their imagination.

They found that the seagulls created a minimalist style by "simplifying complexity" in terms of design while reducing additional costs.

In terms of workmanship, the seating materials, seating stitches, and component welding are all high standard.

In terms of safety, there is no compromise due to low prices. Airbags, ESP systems, and brake accessories are all online.

In terms of driving experience, both handling and quietness far exceed the price.

Regarding why seagulls can control costs to a very low level, they conducted an analysis and believed that it is due to a high degree of self-research.

Most of the seagull's accessories are self-sufficient by BYD, and with excellent sales, the cost can be greatly reduced.

Since the agency has extensive experience in dismantling cars, it is professional and well-versed in automobiles.

But a small seagull refreshed their cognition and even made them feel the breath of despair.

They decided that American automakers couldn't produce a seagull-like product for just $12,000.

They speculate that at the current level of manufacturing in the United States, the same car would cost about three times as much.

Agency executives bluntly say that Seagull is a "clarion call" for the US auto industry, which is years behind China in low-cost electric vehicle design.

In fact, in April this year, BYD Seagull once set off a wave of public opinion on the extranet.

At that time, some netizens posted a video of the seagull's experience on overseas social platforms and informed them that the car was priced at only $9,000.

This price made many American netizens unable to sit still, and some people questioned: "Why can all our clothes and electronic products come from China, but not affordable cars?"

Unfortunately, even though seagulls are attractive, it is difficult for the American people to own them.

In August 2022, the United States enacted the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which aims to promote domestic electric vehicle manufacturing in the United States through tax incentives and financial support, excluding China from the electric vehicle supply chain in the United States. Its preference level for American automakers and supply chains makes it too expensive and inappropriate for BYD to operate in the U.S. passenger car market.

After the bill was signed, Li Ke, executive vice president of BYD, said that the US market is not currently under consideration by BYD.

Last month, Bloomberg reported that Chinese automakers such as BYD were considering abandoning the U.S. market and moving to Latin America.

And just this month, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the results of its review of the 301 tariffs on China and announced that it would impose significant tariffs on a range of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips, and medical products, effective August 1, 2024.

In this situation, it is difficult for Chinese car companies such as BYD to enter the US market. In fact, as of now, there are no Chinese car brands on sale in the US market.