Chinese Electric Carmaker BYD's UK Sales Jump 880%

Chinese Electric Carmaker BYD's UK Sales Jump 880%
Above: BYD cars at a dealership in Bristol, England, on June 2, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Barclay/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Europe narrative

Chinese EVs pose a serious national security risk with embedded microchips that could potentially paralyze Britain's infrastructure and immobilize vehicles remotely. While EU tariffs protect against economic flooding by subsidized Chinese manufacturers, the U.K.'s open-door policy leaves it vulnerable to potential cyber warfare disguised as consumer products.

Pro-China narrative

European tariffs on Chinese EVs signify self-destructive protectionism that harms European consumers and industry. The U.K.'s refusal to follow Brussels' misguided trade war demonstrates superior economic pragmatism, allowing British consumers access to affordable Chinese EVs while the EU makes cars more expensive for its citizens.

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