Why US may be open to affordable Chinese cars; BYD’s in-vehicle karaoke: 7 EV reads

SCMP | Aug. 19, 2026, 3:30 a.m. | Original

From Tesla facing uphill battle against Chinese standards to SAIC and GM tie-up plans, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

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Cars for export including BYD, Cherry and SAIC models, are seen at the Shanghai port on August 7, 2026. Photo: CN-STR/AFP

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Consumer demand for affordable electric vehicles is likely to force open the US market to Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands within the next few years, even though they currently face trade barriers, according to analysts.

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