Answer: Cheap Chinese EV imports or the Prolatariat, Comrade.My...

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    Answer: Cheap Chinese EV imports or the Prolatariat, Comrade.

    My comment on the economics EV sales is valid to date, but with
    the trade barriers to the USA & EC (world's 2 biggest auto markets)
    IMO (and I'm speculating here) BEV ex China pricing will plummet
    due to China's production potential.

    At present ICE sales have dropped below 75%.
    Keep in mind that the top ICE sellers are Utes (dual & single cab)
    People Movers/4x4s which are driven too by tax concessions.
    (100% write off on taxable income in year of purchase to $80K
    + 100% refund of GST for small business & ABN holders)

    We are now seeing the start of electrification of this market segment.
    beginning with HEVs/PHEVs Utes & 4x4s

    PS: The reason Government has discontinued Fringe Benefits Tax
    on PHEVs is that they were leeching market share from BEVs
    (see chart posted above)

    https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-ford-ranger-phev-plug-in-hybrid-ute-up-to-5000-more-expensive-than-v6-diesel#
    Last edited by moorookamick: 07/03/25
 
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