Electric and Hybrid Car Thread

[teggy604]

Originally Posted by noclue

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/th...s-much-longer/

What a kick in the nuts for someone who paid $8K+ for a promise of FSD and now learn that they'll never receive it as their car is too old for it and they can no longer transfer it to a new tesla whenever the day FSD will come. (10+ years and counting) I think it's fraud

It's an expensive computer. Going the way of Microsoft and Apple. lol.

[supafamous]

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...t-drive-review

Motor Trend takes a Zeekr 7x for a very short spin and notes that even with Mexico's 50% tariff that it'd only cost a couple grand more than an equivalent Model Y. Presumably in Canada it'd be a lot cheaper than a Model Y (and all the competition).

[bcrdukes]

Anyone here likely to buy a Zeekr?

[djstyles]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Anyone here likely to buy a Zeekr?

I would but I really just want either the Xiaomi SU7 or the YU7. One is a poor mans Taycan and the other is a poor mans Purosangue.

[JDMDreams]

I like the 001 wagon look or 009

[radeonboy]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Anyone here likely to buy a Zeekr?

I test drove the 7X multiple times. They're comfortable, fast, and Volvo-like on the inside but with Lexus-levels of cushioning. Like most Chinese EVs, there are a ton of creature comforts inside.

In HK where I test drove the 7X, their lineup was priced around the Model Y but the 7X has last-gen Lexus RX levels of comfort and build quality. Biggest questions are around long-term reliability, durability, and parts support given how fast these Chinese OEMs churn out facelifts or new models.

They would make perfect lease models in Canada if pricing is aggressive, but then they would also eat Volvo's lunch.

[bcrdukes]

I wouldn't be opposed to a Chinese EV later in the future, but to your point, I would be genuinely curious how the Chinese EV companies will set up shop and adapt to North American needs, and to develop their supply chain, parts, and service network. There are a lot of examples in various industries where Chinese companies failed because of the language barrier. English is not their strong point. My experience is limited to Huawei.

[AstulzerRZD]

Chinese EV more expensive than European EV in reality because of EU insurance & insane lease deals offered on VW group EV

[radeonboy]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I wouldn't be opposed to a Chinese EV later in the future, but to your point, I would be genuinely curious how the Chinese EV companies will set up shop and adapt to North American needs, and to develop their supply chain, parts, and service network. There are a lot of examples in various industries where Chinese companies failed because of the language barrier. English is not their strong point. My experience is limited to Huawei.

Zeekr already expanded to the EU (and soon UK) so there shouldn't be a language barrier. You can argue they have some supply chain data and dealer network experience via Volvo / Polestar Canada so they can piggy back off of that knowledge.

VinFast arrived in North America with a lot less foreign-market experience but somehow managed to make it work here, so I imagine Zeekr would have the necessary experience and know-how to succeed as well.

[EvoFire]

I don't know if you can call Vinfast working here, Vancouver is already very EV and foreign maker friendly and they haven't exactly hit it out of the park.

[bcrdukes]

I only see one guy at work with a VinFast. I saw him in the parking lot once and he said to me he regrets buying it.

[JDMDreams]

Ppl bought friskers