Chinese automaker BYD has officially begun selling vehicles in the United States, launching with the Atto 3 electric SUV priced at just $22,000 — undercutting every competing EV by thousands.
BYD Atto 3 US Specs
- Price: $21,999 (before incentives)
- Range: 260 miles EPA
- 0-60 mph: 7.2 seconds
- Built in Mexico to avoid Chinese tariffs
Industry Reaction
Detroit automakers have lobbied aggressively against BYD's entry, arguing Chinese government subsidies create unfair pricing advantages. BYD circumvented 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs by manufacturing in Mexico under USMCA trade rules.
Analysts predict BYD could capture 5% of the US EV market within two years at these price points.
