- Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:26 pm
#6185
Is BYD’s U9 a Wake-Up Call for Tesla?
The Roadster, promised in 2017 for a 2020 release, is now slated for 2025, with increasingly outlandish specs. Sub-second 0-60? Rocket boosters? Is this vaporware, a marketing ploy, or simply over-promising? Can Tesla realistically deliver on these claims, especially considering the engineering and regulatory hurdles?
Meanwhile, BYD’s Yangwang U9, a $236,000 electric hypercar, boasts impressive performance and a unique trick: jumping obstacles. This demonstrates a focus on practical innovation, rather than theoretical future tech. Does this represent a shift in the EV landscape? Is BYD’s focus on tangible features a more compelling approach than Tesla’s long-term vision?
While the Roadster captures headlines, BYD is quietly building a diverse lineup, including a floating SUV. Is this a smarter strategy? Does it position BYD to capture a wider market share, appealing to both luxury and practicality-minded consumers?
Ultimately, which approach resonates more with you: Tesla's ambitious promises or BYD's concrete deliverables? Is the future of EVs about pushing the limits of performance or delivering practical solutions for today’s drivers? Let's discuss.
The Roadster, promised in 2017 for a 2020 release, is now slated for 2025, with increasingly outlandish specs. Sub-second 0-60? Rocket boosters? Is this vaporware, a marketing ploy, or simply over-promising? Can Tesla realistically deliver on these claims, especially considering the engineering and regulatory hurdles?
Meanwhile, BYD’s Yangwang U9, a $236,000 electric hypercar, boasts impressive performance and a unique trick: jumping obstacles. This demonstrates a focus on practical innovation, rather than theoretical future tech. Does this represent a shift in the EV landscape? Is BYD’s focus on tangible features a more compelling approach than Tesla’s long-term vision?
While the Roadster captures headlines, BYD is quietly building a diverse lineup, including a floating SUV. Is this a smarter strategy? Does it position BYD to capture a wider market share, appealing to both luxury and practicality-minded consumers?
Ultimately, which approach resonates more with you: Tesla's ambitious promises or BYD's concrete deliverables? Is the future of EVs about pushing the limits of performance or delivering practical solutions for today’s drivers? Let's discuss.
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