China has created the future of EV charging
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DinoMikeSr
I have the box
Sounds like the KFC lines in China is as long as Chickfillerups in the US. Good for them.
jrockbridge
Stealing Your Riffs
I love me some KFC chicken pot pie!
If the Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan comes to the US at a price that’s close to what they sell for in China, I’d be interested (approx. $30,400 USD up to $42,200 USD).
If the Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan comes to the US at a price that’s close to what they sell for in China, I’d be interested (approx. $30,400 USD up to $42,200 USD).
jp_nyc
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I, too, would love to have a Chinese car for close to the Chinese price. Obviously our scumbag politicians will never drop the 100% tariff or let Chinese companies build factories here. But at some point one of the big auto makers will start building licensed cars here, followed by a price war, and we’ll all end up driving Chinese designs built in the USA.
jrockbridge
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Slate (USA) is coming out with an EV truck that can be converted to an SUV. The base model is supposed to be priced in the mid 20’s (maybe $25,000). They come stock in grey, but there are wrap kits in multiple colors.
Their idea is affordable as well as customizable. The design is supposed to be easy to work on for those who prefer DIY.
Their idea is affordable as well as customizable. The design is supposed to be easy to work on for those who prefer DIY.
jrockbridge
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AC and heat are standard, but the base model does not come with a radio, stereo or speakers. The middle console has space for a Bluetooth speaker or a tablet. There is plenty of space for speakers like any vehicle. But, they’re trying to keep the price down on the base model.
It has a cheap plastic look, but it’s designed with safety in mind (5 star NCAP crash rating). If I was in the market for a budget commuter vehicle, I’d seriously consider looking into getting one.
jrockbridge
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As of March, 2026, Canada is allowing limited EV imports from China. 49,000 are allowed with a 6.1% tariff. It can be increased to as many as 70,000 EV’s within 5 years.
Maybe it would be possible to purchase a used Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan from someone in Canada and drive it into the US. Of course, I have no idea how the laws work here with used Chinese vehicles. It could be a huge hassle, or even impossible, to register the car in the US.
I once purchased a used Audi A4 on eBay Motors from Texas and had it shipped to Colorado. It took 5 trips to the Colorado Springs DMV to get the car registered. Each time I took care of something they said needed to be completed to register the car, they came up with something new that they needed.
One of the things they came up with near the end was that they told me to send the paperwork to the finance company to have them add the VIN number to one page of the finance papers. I asked if I could simply write it in myself and they said, “No. The finance company has to do it.” I called the finance company and was told that we were nearly out of time with their deadline to register the car, and sending paperwork back and forth would take too much time, causing the finance company to cancel the loan. I asked him if he thought it was ok to use my printer to fill in the VIN and the finance guy said, “Do it! I’m authorizing you to do it!”
I showed up at the DMV that 5th and final time and they found something on the title, from the dealership in Texas, that they didn’t like. So, I asked for a supervisor and explained the situation. I said, you did not notice this detail as a problem the last 4 times I was here. Can’t you simply realize that I’m not a criminal. I did everything that was asked. This is a small detail that was overlooked 4 times, so can we simply ignore it and register my car? She went back talked to a few other people in the back, came back and completed my registration.
Maybe it would be possible to purchase a used Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan from someone in Canada and drive it into the US. Of course, I have no idea how the laws work here with used Chinese vehicles. It could be a huge hassle, or even impossible, to register the car in the US.
I once purchased a used Audi A4 on eBay Motors from Texas and had it shipped to Colorado. It took 5 trips to the Colorado Springs DMV to get the car registered. Each time I took care of something they said needed to be completed to register the car, they came up with something new that they needed.
One of the things they came up with near the end was that they told me to send the paperwork to the finance company to have them add the VIN number to one page of the finance papers. I asked if I could simply write it in myself and they said, “No. The finance company has to do it.” I called the finance company and was told that we were nearly out of time with their deadline to register the car, and sending paperwork back and forth would take too much time, causing the finance company to cancel the loan. I asked him if he thought it was ok to use my printer to fill in the VIN and the finance guy said, “Do it! I’m authorizing you to do it!”
I showed up at the DMV that 5th and final time and they found something on the title, from the dealership in Texas, that they didn’t like. So, I asked for a supervisor and explained the situation. I said, you did not notice this detail as a problem the last 4 times I was here. Can’t you simply realize that I’m not a criminal. I did everything that was asked. This is a small detail that was overlooked 4 times, so can we simply ignore it and register my car? She went back talked to a few other people in the back, came back and completed my registration.
jp_nyc
Kick Henry Jackassowski
A few people have already imported Chinese EVs to the USA via Mexico and Canada. But I imagine that the people who can afford to pay someone to deal with the hassles can just pay the 100% tariff to ship one direct from China. That’s probably how Ford’s CEO got the Xiaomi SU7 he drives.
jrockbridge
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My brother-in-law is working on getting Canadian citizenship. His parents were born in Canada. I’m not sure how that’s going to work out. Maybe, he can order me a Xiaomi SU7 through Canada. A straw purchase is a federal crime in the US, but maybe Canada’s laws are more lenient in that regard.
jrockbridge
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According to Google: While a U.S. citizen could technically purchase a Xiaomi SU7 in Canada—provided they can find a seller or exporter—it is not feasible to import, register, and drive it in the United States as a personal vehicle due to federal regulations, high tariffs, and lack of compliance with US standards for vehicles.
-Import Restrictions (25-Year Rule).
-100% Tariff.
-Registration Barriers.
-Temporary Loophole. Could be registered in Canada and temporarily driven in US.
-Canadian Availability: As of 2026, the Xiaomi SU7 is primarily sold in China. While there is talk of it eventually entering Canada due to lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
I can understand how Ford’s CEO dealt with some of this. He’s got the money for 100% tariffs. Yet, how did he register the car when it doesn’t meet us auto standards? Maybe he’s not driving it on the open road. He’s probably only driving it on private property at the Ford Proving Ground.
-Import Restrictions (25-Year Rule).
-100% Tariff.
-Registration Barriers.
-Temporary Loophole. Could be registered in Canada and temporarily driven in US.
-Canadian Availability: As of 2026, the Xiaomi SU7 is primarily sold in China. While there is talk of it eventually entering Canada due to lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
I can understand how Ford’s CEO dealt with some of this. He’s got the money for 100% tariffs. Yet, how did he register the car when it doesn’t meet us auto standards? Maybe he’s not driving it on the open road. He’s probably only driving it on private property at the Ford Proving Ground.