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BYD's volume comes from selling tons of the lower end. My explanation above is why Tesla (Elon) didn't think he needed a compact car. So BYD is killing with compact cars because Tesla does not have one and won't for at least two years.



Model 3 is a compact car by American standards. What Tesla lacks is a sub-compact (think Accord vs Civic).


Model 3 is size of Civic.


Between;

Model 3: 186″ L x 73″ W x 57″ H

Accord: 196″ L x 73″ W x 57″ H

Civic: 179-184″ L x 71″ W x 56″ H

BMW 4 series: 188-189″ L x 73″ W x 55-57″ H

BMW 3 series: 186” 72” 57”

I have a garage where that extra inch or two of width is really important.


It looks like the same as how older American car brands played in worldwide market


Makes sense, thanks for explaining.




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