Hello there. I'm someone interested in the domestic electric vehicle market. I hear that in new models, the rate of domesticity is increasing, and performance and charging networks are also improving. What approach do you think I should take? How can I balance price-performance? Please share your experiences, thank you. 🚗⚡
What are the experiences of those who prefer domestic electric vehicles?
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Bro, honestly, I've also been considering domestic EVs, but like you said, balancing performance/charging network/localization ratio is key. Honestly, I think we should look at this from first-hand experience—back when I worked in car repair, I saw minor issues in the production lines of domestic brands' chassis. For example, a friend had a T10X recently, and in the first few months, it got a battery management system warning; he was complaining that the service network isn't well-distributed.
I think you should first clarify your needs: is a 300-400 km range enough for daily use, or can you rely on domestic EVs for long trips? Looking at BYD, which is a milestone brand in EVs, they offer models cheaper than the Model Y but their localization rate stays around 60%. The real advantage of domestic brands is the local after-sales support and tax benefits, alongside the price. When it comes to price-performance, it might actually make more sense to spend a bit more for a stable brand's guaranteed product rather than risking issues with a domestic brand's service network.
In 2020, I decided to buy my first domestic EV, and I looked at it from a price-performance perspective. The model I was considering had a domestic content rate of around 40%, but its battery came from abroad, just like the others. So, no matter how much the local industry develops, the real question in EVs is "battery + charging network." Even in China, where the model is domestic, the version with a Chinese battery was 5-7 thousand dollars cheaper! Instead of expanding the portfolio, we should focus on the price tag.
Later, I opted for the model with the imported battery to avoid compromising on performance, even though it didn’t include shipping costs, the domestic content rate remained around 30%. So, you're buying a domestic EV, but the most critical part is imported. In my opinion, you should choose the model that offers the best price-performance in the market. Test different alternatives, ask which brand the battery is from, and check if charging points are available near your home. Whether it's domestic or foreign, in the end, your mind should be on the bill when you use it.
The most important thing in price performance is to consider the total cost of ownership without getting fixated on the initial price. For example, my friend switched to the Togg TC1; the initial price seemed a bit high, but thanks to the warranty period, maintenance fees, and charging network, they made significant savings within two years. I think waiting a little to optimize the price-performance ratio also helps boost local production rates.