According to analysts, even if BYD did want to start selling its cars in the US, a combination of geopolitical challenges and weak demand would leave it facing an uphill battle.

BYD launched a price war on ICE vehicles last month with the new Qin Plus EV and PHEV models. Starting at $15,200 (109,800 yuan), the new EV officially opened a “new era of electricity is cheaper than oil.” The DM-i (PHEV) version is even cheaper, starting at around $11,000 (79,800 yuan).

In the battle between Tesla and BYD, both companies have proven themselves as leaders in the electric vehicle industry. While Tesla excels in innovation, design, and global reach, BYD's strengths lie in its diverse product lineup, battery technology, and market dominance in China.

BYD Company Limited or BYD (Chinese: 比亚迪; pinyin: Bǐyàdí) is a publicly listed Chinese multinational conglomerate manufacturing company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, founded by Wang Chuanfu in February 1995.