OK, this is a nice car. I have no doubt they'll sell as many as they can. Tesla's still nicer for various reasons (interface, range, faster charging), but at the right price these will sell like hotcakes; they're better than anything the Western incumbent automakers are making. They seem to have done the soundproofing better than anyone else including Tesla.
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JohnSnowNW
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The e6 is absolute garbage. I have yet to see safety ratings for it, and the safety ratings I've seen of other BYD models doesn't instill confidence.
I wouldn't even compare the e6 favorably to an i-Miev.
The e6 appears to be underpowered for the amount of battery weight it carries.
Watch the video from the start. This vehicle is a complete piece of junk. Drives like crap according to the driver. You can see her moving the steering wheel back and forth and basically nothing happens. Acceleration is HORRIBLE, and they lost 20% battery charge in a few minutes. Chinese garbage.
SmartElectric
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My favorite quote "I've seen G-Wiz's that can climb a hill better than this".
Nearly the slowest EV ever made...
Nearly the slowest EV ever made...
I don't believe BYD cars can be sold in a lot of countries because they don't meet their safety standards. Installing all the necessary safety equipment would probably make them perform even worse.
RobStark
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JRP3
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For what it’s worth, the BYD e6 is certified for sale under California state emissions regulations:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/pcldtmdv/2017/byd_pc_a4050006_0_z_e.pdf
I think the intent was to allow for possible fleet sales. BYD has apparently been talking about attempting general public sales in 2-3 years.
SmartElectric
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Sigh. My Smart ED had a fully clear panoramic roof in 2013, long before the Model 3 was designed. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Tesla didn't invent clear roofs.
Yeah, I know... It is more than that. The shape of the glass reminds me more of Model X / 3 than other cars.
Way back in 2007 (!) before we knew anything about Tesla design style (no Model S / X / 3 yet), I posted a bunch of pictures to this thread throwing out ideas of what I thought were good starting points: WhiteStar styling ideas
Among them was the Alfa Romeo Visconti concept car which had the giant pano roof.
Way back in 2007 (!) before we knew anything about Tesla design style (no Model S / X / 3 yet), I posted a bunch of pictures to this thread throwing out ideas of what I thought were good starting points: WhiteStar styling ideas
Among them was the Alfa Romeo Visconti concept car which had the giant pano roof.
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Allegedly production bound in 2019. With usual "normalization" from concept to production.
Just for information: That is a salt dry lake, most likely Bonneville. Don't drive a car you care about out there. The salt gets everywhere, and you will end up with electrical issues, and bolts that seize up.
Also, on the glass roof front... Further old posts showing me suggesting they do it:
Gen3 "BlueStar" 2-door coupe styling ideas
Always wanted it... Glad to finally be getting it.
My guess is that Franz always liked the sweeping glass as well.
Gen3 "BlueStar" 2-door coupe styling ideas
Always wanted it... Glad to finally be getting it.
My guess is that Franz always liked the sweeping glass as well.
Yeah, we knew what Roadster would look like then... But the discussion was about "Whitestar" (Model S) and beyond.
2008 Roadster wasn't an "in-house" Tesla design. It wasn't a Franz design.
Allegedly production bound in 2019. With usual "normalization" from concept to production.
Cool. Considering Nissan's experience in EVs it may actually be more than vaporware.
RobStark
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It just looks a bit "3-ish" to me, particularly the shape of the roof glass.
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