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Justin Watson Swaps Lexus for Leading BYD Electric Vehicle

4/12/2026

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Justin Watson trades his Lexus for a BYD.
BYD surpassed Tesla last year to become the world’s top seller of fully electric vehicles.
The stigma around Chinese cars has faded as quality has improved.
Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have doubled the cost of Chinese EVs, complicating U.S. sales and raising concerns about competition and innovation.

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Story summary

Justin Watson trades his Lexus for a BYD.
BYD surpassed Tesla last year to become the world’s top seller of fully electric vehicles.
The stigma around Chinese cars has faded as quality has improved.
Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have doubled the cost of Chinese EVs, complicating U.S. sales and raising concerns about competition and innovation.