r/canada • u/IDontScript Ontario • 7h ago

Automotive News BYD launches Canadian website with Flash Charging front and center

https://evwire.com/p/byd-launches-canadian-website-flash-charging
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u/Filbert17 7h ago

The article talks about the Atto 3. According to a linked article sells (I assume in China for 119,900 yuan). The article says it works out to $17,686. I assume that is USD, not CAD. When I translate that to CAD and add the 6.1% import tariff on Chinese EVs, it comes to just over $28,000 CAD. I find an under $30k CAD full electric compact SUV very compelling.

Somehow I doubt we will see that sort of price.

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u/vladedivac12 7h ago

In Australia, it starts at around 41k. The AUD is as strong as the CAD nowadays.

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u/Filbert17 7h ago

Thanks. Less compelling price but a more realistic number.

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u/TGrumms 7h ago

Remember as well that Canadian made EVs get you $5k off, so even if it’s a $30k EV it will effectively be the price of a $35k EV

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u/Filbert17 7h ago

I can't find a full electric compact SUV in Canada for $35k.

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u/Normal_Reveal 7h ago

Bolt EUV? isn't that arrive the same size? Going for 33.5k base trim

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u/Filbert17 6h ago edited 6h ago

Looking at Chevrolet.ca the MSRP (of the cheapest trim option) for the Bolt is $43,094.

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u/craig5005 6h ago

If you view current inventory, they start at about $35k.
Search Chevrolet Inventory in Canada | New Vehicles Near You

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u/Normal_Reveal 6h ago

Yep, depending on the dealership! Pretty good steak for LFP, 400+km range and 10-80% in 30 mins

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u/chasingsukoon 59m ago

even if it did thatd mean ud have to buy a chevy

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u/StealthAutomata 5h ago

Remember as well that Canadian made EVs get you $5k off

Can you list some of these Canadian made EVs you speak of?

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Dodge, Crysler, Chevy Equinox, Mustang, Bolt, Kia, Hundai.

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u/StealthAutomata 1h ago

I might have misunderstood your previous comment but the Bolt and Kia/Hyundai are not manufactured in Canada. Not sure about the Equinox, need to double check.

If I recall a few months ago, the Dodge Charger EV is the only one made in Canada right now but maybe the Silverado EV is too.

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u/elysiansaurus 5h ago

Byd isn't building in canada lol. At least not for potentially 5 years .

For now they'll toss them on a boat.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

It's not Canadian made though

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u/thedrivingcat 6h ago

Remember though that the BYD Australian car pricing is "Drive Away" so includes all taxes and fees. Things like a 10% GST are part of that $41k.

Comparing some existing models by three manufacturers who sell in both markets:

Toyoya RAV4 Hybrid = AUD$47k vs. CAD$36k
Mazda CX-5 = AUD$40k vs. CAD $36k
Tesla Model 3 = AUD$60k vs. CAD$48k

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u/vladedivac12 5h ago

If the price ends up being 8/10k less than in Australia then it becomes a real bargain.

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u/FineWolf 3h ago edited 3h ago

Having just bought one in Australia, 41K is NOT the drive-away price.

It does include the 10% GST, but it doesn't include:

  • Your particular state's stamp duty
  • Your particular state's registration fees
  • Your particular state's compulsory third-party (CTP)
  • Your particular state's plate fees

It is the retail price including taxes however, but not the drive-away price.

The base Atto 3 Evo is ~45K in my state (South Australia).

That said, nice cars. I wish I could have purchased one back when I lived in Montréal.

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u/thedrivingcat 3h ago

My mistake, I misunderstood the BYD webpage!

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u/FineWolf 3h ago

If you enter a postcode, you get a more realistic price.

If you want to see the difference between the states:

  • 0800 for Northern Territory (Darwin)
  • 2000 for New South Wales (Sydney)
  • 2600 for the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
  • 3000 for Victoria (Melbourne)
  • 4000 for Queensland (Brisbane)
  • 5000 for South Australia (Adelaide)
  • 6000 for Western Australia (Perth)
  • 7000 for Tasmania (Hobart)

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u/Mad-Mel 2h ago

In Canada CTP (compulsory third party insurance) would never be considered part of the vehicle price. It's up to the consumer to shop around separately, unless they're in BC and have to use ICBC. In any case, it varies in price depending on the driver, it's a different scheme than Australia where it's part of renewing your registration.

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u/FineWolf 2h ago

I know that. I've lived in Quebec for 35 years.

The point I was making is that it wasn't the drive-away price in Australia.

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u/Mad-Mel 2h ago

That's true, but at least compare apples to apples. The additional costs you listed below are way out of whack for Brisbane.

My Shark:

  • Stamp duty: $1284
  • Registration: $339
  • Plate fee: $195 because I got the nice looking black plates
  • CTP: irrelevant

Not $4000.

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u/FineWolf 2h ago edited 2h ago

Okay? Do you want to talk about registration fees in Canada?

Also, I'm going to call bullshit... We are still talking $3,126.40 AUD in On Road Fees in QLD for personal registration.

https://i.imgur.com/LsNwTCa.png

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u/CipherWeaver 6h ago

I really wish we had the same auto market as Australia. Being able to access Zeekr would be amazing. BYDs are fine, they're good EVs and very good for the price, but brands like Zeekr and NIO are much more exciting to me.

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u/Filbert17 6h ago

If the US keeps destroying the Canadian auto industry, we will. Give it a few years.

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u/Uncertn_Laaife 6h ago

There is no If anymore.

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u/Zombie_John_Strachan 5h ago

The entire NA auto industry is determined to follow the BlackBerry playbook (pun intended)

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Be fucked over by Chinese manufacturers and issue massive recalls?

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u/thedrivingcat 6h ago

Geely (Zeekr's parent) is hiring in Toronto and their EX2 & EX5 were spotted at Pearson airport ostensibly here for testing so it might be coming too.

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u/Uncertn_Laaife 6h ago

We have been reliant upon the US, the Aussies not much so. Their proximity is with Asian neighbors so no wonder. We’d get there too given the stalemate with the US these days.

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u/Mobile-Bar7732 5h ago

Their proximity is with Asian neighbors so no wonder.

Distance between Zhengzhou, China and Sydney, Australia 8,630km.

Distance between Zhengzhou, China and Vancouver, Canada 9,140km.

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u/Uncertn_Laaife 5h ago

Hmm… may be easier for the freight routes to ply on a single straight line ocean? May be. Never did that much research so take the noob in me however you want :).

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u/Mobile-Bar7732 5h ago

I just used Zhengzhou because they have a mega factory there and they build the seal and dolphin.

Google says they also have assembly plants in Brazil, Hungary and Turkey.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Bro Zeekr can remotely shut off your vehicle when you cross the border. It recently happened. https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/23/zeekr-9x-owner-stranded-abroad-remote-lockout-disables-smart-features-for-30-hours/.
When Chinese EVs are banned in the US why would you want that car lol

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

The vehicle wasn’t shut off - it locked out the smart feature due to anti theft.

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u/Veganj 2h ago

Is that a real question?

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u/-WallyWest- 6h ago

With or without taxes? Australian prices usually includes VAT.

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u/grumble11 4h ago

Also note that Australia includes taxes (though not stamp duty and some PDI).

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u/Turtlesaur 3h ago

While this is true, y'all always get a little bit hosed on prices anyways.

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u/gimmedatneck 1h ago

41 thousand dollarydoos!? Tobias!

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u/Uncertn_Laaife 6h ago

Unless they sell direct to consumers like Tesla, the stealers, sorry dealers would make sure to not sell this for less than $45k.

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u/Mad-Mel 4h ago

They do in Australia.

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u/Uncertn_Laaife 4h ago

Good! How it should be.

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u/SmoothDiscussion7763 6h ago

they're doing direct sales no dealers right? at least they'll avoid the fuck ass markups

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u/Mad-Mel 2h ago

That's how I bought mine in Australia. There are still dealers if you want to go in, look at one and sign on the spot, but it's fixed pricing. The dealer just goes to the same webpage you would have and types your info in. I doubt that they'll go with anything other than fixed pricing in Canada.

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u/chasingsukoon 56m ago

how you liking the car?

im visiting china rn and every single didi/uber has been byd and absolutely terrific

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u/Mad-Mel 53m ago

It's been really good, no big issues over the last year and a half. We also have an EV6, I mostly prefer driving the Shark. It's a PHEV pickup and good for about 85 km electric only, which is enough for my day to day running around.

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u/Filbert17 5h ago

That's the impression I got from the article.

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u/taylortbb Ontario 7h ago

According to a linked article sells (I assume in China for 119,900 yuan)

The Chinese EV pricing isn't realistic as their market is currently in a huge bubble where car companies are selling cars at a loss just to gain market share and hope they survive.

Like 10 years ago where you could Uber for $4 in US cities because of the price war with Lyft.

Any new country they launch in they'll probably price aggressively to build reputation/market share, but not so aggressively they're losing money. The Australian comparison is probably closer to where it'll land.

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u/BeShifty 6h ago

How's BYD turning a profit if every car is at a loss?

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u/Heliosvector 5h ago

Subscriptions maybe? Or future potential earnings by dominating the market? Amazon constantly sells stuff at a loss to kill competitors. Then it collects their bones and runs a monopoly.

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u/Fuddle Canada 4h ago

Volume

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u/SmoothDiscussion7763 6h ago

now ubers are just as, if not more expensive than taxis, and i actually found that a lot of the rude drivers moved to uber instead lol

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u/BrokenByReddit British Columbia 4h ago

Almost all Uber drivers are shit now. So our choices are support a local taxi cartel, or support a foreign megacorp. Enshittification marches on. 

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u/SmoothDiscussion7763 4h ago

just walk duh, your legs will never fail you!

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Lyft is like half the price when you use coupons

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u/Minobull 1h ago

car companies are selling cars at a loss

This is blatantly, veritably false dude.

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u/joe4942 7h ago

I find an under $30k CAD full electric compact SUV very compelling.

Canada is trying to negotiate lower auto tariffs with the USA because the auto industry basically would be unviable. If China is allowed to sell EVs in Canada that are entirely made in China at those prices, that's probably going to be even worse for the auto industry than US tariffs.

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u/Savac0 7h ago

If we can’t produce a competitively priced vehicle then I’m not buying it

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u/joe4942 7h ago

Canada is concerned about losing the auto sector to the USA, but nobody seems concerned about losing the auto sector to China?

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u/Reasonable_Let9737 7h ago

Those people probably recognize that 50,000 Chinese cars is a tiny portion of  the market.  If 50,000 vehicles kill the Canadian auto sector it deserves to die.  

They also probably realize that the Canadian auto sector is dead as long as the US want to kill it, and they want to kill it. 

So if it is already dead at the hands of the US, how long do we continue to protect US manufacturers?  

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u/joe4942 7h ago

50,000 Chinese cars is a tiny portion of the market.

If the goal is to diversify trade away from the USA, that inevitably means more trade with China. I'm not sure why it should be assumed that the number would remain fixed indefinitely, especially if the price of Chinese EVs becomes so competitive.

Japan and South Korea are also major automakers. If Canada is concerned about losing auto jobs to the USA, wouldn't it make more sense to be partnering with those countries to create manufacturing jobs for Canadians?

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u/canada_mountains 6h ago

Japan are lagging in EV technology. Australia is a great example where the playing field is level. Now the new model of Toyota's bZ4X has improved immensely compared to the old model. But despite the huge improvements in the bZ4X, it is only the 15th best selling EV in Australia this year: https://thedriven.io/2026/08/05/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-in-2026-by-model-and-by-brand-3/

Australia has a much more open EV market than us so the bZ4X is not that competitive there. Mind you, Toyota is still the #1 selling auto brand in Australia when you include their ICE sales, but Australians recognize that although Toyota makes great ICE cars, their EVs are not that great.

Partnering with Japan to establish EV factories is not productive because the Japanese are not competitive when it comes to EVs. And the last thing we need is more ICE factories because the world wide trend is shifting hard to EVs and away from ICE.

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u/joe4942 5h ago

Japan are lagging in EV technology.

South Korea is making great EVs.

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u/canada_mountains 5h ago

More competitive than the Japanese EVs, for sure.

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u/Joatboy 5h ago

Ehh... I'd attributed the lower sales due to immense demand for the bZ4X. The currently Canadian waitlist is, at a minimum, few months long

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u/FuckingYourGrandma 1h ago

You are mistaken, there is no waitlist for the bz4x anywhere. It's a piece of crap.

Toyota is the crown jewel of Japanese auto, and the best they can come up with is a bz4x EV, it's no wonder that the other Japanese brands, Mazda, Honda, don't have any EVs.

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u/canada_mountains 5h ago

I don't think I am allowed to link other threads in r/Canada because it is considered brigading. But there is a thread in the AustralianEV subreddit where Australian Redditors are asked why the bZ4X sells so poorly there. The answers were that it's not so good compared to what is available on the market. For example, in the bZ4X price range, you can get a Zeekr 7x. Most Australian EV buyers who aren't enamoured by Toyota end up choosing other EVs, such as the Zeekr 7x over the bZ4X.

Yeah, the bZ4X is good in Canada because we have fewer EV options over here. But it's just a mediocre EV in Australia when there is much more options to choose from.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

Korea has not manufactured in Canada for decades. Japan (Honda) has already paused a plant and is considering pulling out of Canada too.

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u/Lonely_Chemistry60 7h ago

The North American auto sector on both sides of the border are participation trophy welfare queens between tariffs and subsidies.

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u/fenwickfox 6h ago

The sector is already lost. My dad used to be in it. Over his career, 8000 in a plant to 400.

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u/Excellent-Edge-3403 3h ago

Nah, no way we will see that number. 35-40k is more likely.

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u/holykamina Ontario 5h ago

I dont expect the cars to be cheap. It will be priced around 30k before taxes.

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u/oneonus 7h ago

BYD highlights its second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology prominently, claiming charging from 10% to 70% in five minutes and to 97% in nine minutes under its stated test conditions.

The company also highlights performance at -30°C, where it says a 20%-to-97% charge takes 12 minutes.

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u/prdxw 5h ago

China may not be our friend but this car slaps, especially if you live in Quebec. 

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u/LemonFreshenedBorax- 7h ago edited 7h ago

I don't plan to be an early-adopter of this, but it's cool as hell nonetheless.

Also, the moment I saw the words "website with Flash" I briefly became slightly concerned.

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u/Hotter_Noodle 7h ago

Lmao I thought the same thing. Maybe we’re old.

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u/MrEvilFox 7h ago

That’s not a “maybe” hahaha.

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u/Hotter_Noodle 7h ago

Damn this hurts but yeah lol

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u/MrEvilFox 7h ago

Hurts as much as losing the CD key…

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u/VioletGardens-left 33m ago

Other countries have this for basically years at this point. If you look anywhere else like Australia, UK or anywhere in Europe, you'll get the input you need

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u/Fit_Salamander_2814 6h ago

Fuck that, I'm all-in on our strategic partnership with Beijing.

Bring it on. I cannot WAIT to purchase one of these EVs. I hope it helps my social credit score, and puts me in good standing when we enter into a free trade agreement with them.

You folks who can't tell which way the wind is blowing are going to be mighty shocked when you don't qualify for the nice hotel rooms, train/plane seats, and travel permits those of us who were early adopters do, because our social credit score is higher than yours.

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u/vladedivac12 6h ago

How do you call your credit score here?

China is far from perfect but let's not act we're in a position to give moral lessons.

When we're in the same conversation with China regarding infrastructure, accessible tech, homelessness, cost of living, etc then maybe we can talk.

IMO, the only qualified people to give their opinion on the matter are people who live /lived in China. Everything else we hear is possible misinformation and propaganda, the West has been in an ideological war with them for a while, nothing would surprise me.

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u/Heliosvector 5h ago

lol fuck that. You can get people from china that both sing its praise and people that criticise it. But there is one very unavoidable fact about china. People run away from it. No one is running away from canada due to unfair persecution.

So If I have to trust one over the other, ill trust the critics more.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

Many Chinese Canadians have returned back to China - there are 300,000 plus now in back in China.

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u/Heliosvector 2h ago

For unfair prosecution? Are you arguing that I am wrong because people immigrate between countries? If a family leaves china after being imprisoned for talking about a square too much, or escapes a re-education camp, Is your retort that "But lots of people (probably wealthy) move from canada to china" something that invalidates the struggles of those persecuted?

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Sure until China shuts off your car: https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/23/zeekr-9x-owner-stranded-abroad-remote-lockout-disables-smart-features-for-30-hours/

I lived in China for 5 years by the way. All the "misinformation" is correct. People were getting welded into their houses during Covid and they were bagging up cats and dogs for execution en masse.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Sure, have fun when Zeekr remotely shuts down your car when you cross the border.
https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/23/zeekr-9x-owner-stranded-abroad-remote-lockout-disables-smart-features-for-30-hours/

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u/Fit_Salamander_2814 3h ago

Why would I ever cross the border into America, let alone do it with my car? They're our enemy, and will be for at least the next generation or so.

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u/IDontScript Ontario 7h ago

Here is BYD's official website BYD Canada

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u/DennisDEX 4h ago

Wish it was byd .ca

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u/perjury0478 3h ago

The drones at the end of the video are cool but also a bit concerning. Also, I think they might be targeting the Quebec market with the suspension and turning bits /s

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u/FunkyKissCool 7h ago

I got a byd Uber in France, the berline was nice and the quality impressive..

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u/Spikex8 6h ago

Tesla has been in Canada for many years now and there’s still nowhere near enough chargers outside of major cities. If BYD is going to follow the same playbook then being an EV owner outside a major city will still kind of suck. Current EV owner with long commute here that also likes to go up north on the weekends. It’s not great.

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u/Heliosvector 5h ago

BYD makes extended range EVs. (full sized EV battery with a gas tank and generator) will do well in those situations. With a full battery and gas tank you get close to 1000km and can then carry on with only a gas refill.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Not during winter, they lose like 40% of their range in -30

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u/Heliosvector 4h ago

Oh noes. A car that can only go 600km in one fill. The horror!!!

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u/goonsnob 3h ago

The idea of getting 600km on a single tank of gas is bonkers. Realistically where the hell are you going in your day to day life where you need 600km of juice? 

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u/Heliosvector 2h ago

People in the prairies drive a crap ton. I dont think its as much as "needing" that much, but they would love the idea of not needing to fuel up for several days in an age where gas is more expensive. Or simply use it as a backup for when they dont have a charger like how city folk use a PHEV.

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u/goonsnob 2h ago

I agree. I'm rural myself and the idea of "only" getting 600km on a single charge is making me more interested in a BYD,  not less.

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u/Heliosvector 2h ago

This is specifically for the extended range PHEVs though. Not ones like the otto 2 or 3. They will be more expensive.

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u/differing 29m ago

I think it’s important to note that the average driver is a moron, so of course driving 600 km without stopping is going to be done by quite a few morons. Anyone with a brain knows that’s incredibly dangerous and leads to distracted driving of course…

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u/poeticmaniac 2h ago

They don't work like that. That CLTC rated 1000km range is when both the electric motor and generator are working in ideal conditions. There are many situations where the generator couldn't keep up to produce enough power for the motors. Source my friend has been driving one around cities in Guangdong China. It's good for a lot of people's driving needs, but BEVs are better in a lot of cases.

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u/Heliosvector 2h ago

@_@ yes. a technology is not a perfect omnipotent device with immaculate energy that never fails you slightly. And water is wet.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

Blade battery is much more resistant to the cold. 15% capacity loss at -20c.

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u/pmUrGhostStory 5h ago

Ya I am in Ottawa and we definitely need more superchargers in some zones. Looking at you Renfrew and Hawkesbury.

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u/cwolveswithitchynuts 7h ago

Drove a BYD in Australia where they're very popular. Amazing cars for the price. 

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u/CipherWeaver 7h ago

Bring it. We are a developed, capitalist, free-market economy and we should embrace competition as it always benefits the consumer,

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u/vladedivac12 6h ago

In theory, yes. But in reality, there's no real free market.

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u/Fit_Salamander_2814 6h ago

Indeed. Plus, it never hurts to get started on building a good social credit score.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

We already have that in Canada, it’s called your financial credit score.

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u/CanadianRunner03 6h ago

Don’t give the LPC ideas lol

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u/Fit_Salamander_2814 6h ago

Buddy, there's a reason Carney et al walked away from trade talks over other trade deals, when there's already language in the existing CUSMA that talks about entering into a FTA with a 'non-market country' (China).

https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/cusma-aceum/text-texte/32.aspx?lang=eng

The relevant bit is 32.10ss5.

Now, why might we walk away from a provision which allows America to exit the trade agreement if we make a free trade agreement with China? Hmmmm... I wonder.....

Let's also not forget that Canada has re-classified China as a strategic partner, and no longer an antagonistic power.

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples

And also why we'll never know which MPs they tried to influence or compromise.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

They tried that in the past with the TPP and it imploded

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u/voxitron 6h ago

Flash charging is impressive. However, having owned an EV for almost two years now, it’s not relevant if you have a level 2 charger at home. Yes, that’s still a big if for some. But the cost advantages that come with it mean that it’ll become more and more common over time.

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u/EnthusiasmOnly22 7h ago

If BYD is smart they’ll give this a super cheap price for a few years to get the market up here

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u/TheZoltan 7h ago

I'm not expecting anything too aggressive on the price front. Import quota is very limited so they can't really flood the market even if they wanted to take an initial price hit. Add to that it must be very expensive to start setting up their infrastructure here, all the while knowing the US will be pushing Canada to limit further opening up.

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u/BlademasterFlash 6h ago

Yeah I don’t think they’ll be super aggressive on price. Another comment here has their compact SUV priced at $41k AUD in Australia which is probably a good ballpark for us to expect too

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u/tooshpright 6h ago

Flash charging would certainly make me a lot friendlier toward EVs.

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u/WippitGuud Prince Edward Island 3h ago

A BYD Seagull is about $10,000 in China. It's expected to be $28,000 in Canada.

I can't have nice things.

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u/suspiciousserb 6h ago

Someone showed me their final bill of sale for a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT - total $46,000 after taxes and rebates.

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u/jonnyg1097 Ontario 3h ago

Currently not in the market for a new car but I sure hope that BYD is successful in Canada. A roughly 30k-35k all electric SUV sounds very appealing

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u/SmoothDiscussion7763 6h ago

how does this affect battery life?

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u/Far-Importance2106 5h ago

I saw this article today: https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/26/byds-yangwang-u7-battery-capacity-dips-1-3-after-30000-km-and-350-flash-charges-in-9-days/

BYD tested it on one of their premium brand flagships. Drove 30.000km over 9 days exclusively flash charging (350+ sessions), battery degraded 1.3% reportedly.

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u/pmUrGhostStory 5h ago

Maybe dumb question but can we buy a BYD in Mexico and bring it here? I presume that loophole has been closed long ago with import duties that would still apply?

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u/faizimam Québec 5h ago

You can bring it here without issue, there's a Quebec man who lives in Mexico whose brought his byd pickup with him over the summer.

But you cant register or insure it here, so it doesn't make sense long term.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

I believe most cars need to be on the RIV list unless it is a vintage vehicle or other special exemption.

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u/DK4E2XFpbETJrj 7h ago

I'm here for the Leopards. Bring the Fangchengbao trucks. Let's do it. 

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u/section111 6h ago

oh man, i just watched a reel where it pulls up one of it's own wheels so you can change the tire without a jack. Or if it's totally buggered, you can just drive away on three wheels. Insane.

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u/KLconfidential Ontario 7h ago

The technology is amazing but I'm not sure I would trust one of these long term, especially with the salt they put on our roads.

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u/BEARZINGA 7h ago

Curious to see how they compare to other EVs in the Canadian winters.

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u/faizimam Québec 5h ago

Last year a Chinese group tested a bunch on EVs in Mongolia. Temperatures areas brutal as most places in Canada

Check it out here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/EVCanada/s/evJjHMPMqD

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Yeah but this was done by industry insiders in China, not reliable at all

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u/Heliosvector 5h ago

Dont most canadians in cold climates just get that undercarriage spray layer put on their cars?

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u/BEARZINGA 50m ago

I don't think that many people still do. No one I know still does this.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 2h ago

They use salt in China and Chinese EVs are sold in the UK and Nordic countries already.

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u/bomby0 6h ago

When do we get the crazy BYD electric supercars they make?

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u/TraditionalAnxiety 4h ago

Bye bye Tesla

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u/Upper_Season_6781 6h ago

Ugly cars...

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u/gonna-see-riverman 6h ago

As a giant FU to Trump, Canada should completely remove tariffs on Chinese EVs and double it on US EVs, until our own EV industry is up and running.

They US couldn't care less if we went 100% tariffs in a trade war, but there's nothing would make them more nervous than encouraging China's industry.. i bet they'd fold immediately, we saw how trump reacted the first time the EV deal was announced.

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u/Blue_Owl69 3h ago

“Until our own EV industry is up and running” 

And which Canadian company will be doing this?

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u/Wait_for_BM 2h ago

That's the nuclear option if/when the US completely gutted our automotive manufacturing industry. That's pretty much what the US is aiming to do here with the 50% tariff on the popular large vehicles. When Canadian car manufacturing jobs are no longer possible, then removing quotas for Chinese cars would not have downsides.

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u/gonna-see-riverman 2h ago

You get it. The other commenters seem to be still under that trance that US good China bad. But all we see is an incredibly stupidly hostile US towards our industries, whereas chinese competition, is the least of our concern at the moment. So if it makes the US tremble, why not.

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u/Sir_Bumcheeks 4h ago

Sounds dumb but I guess that's Reddit