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[–] 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Except it's rarely the "same car". For example a Tesla Model 3 manufactured in China has an LFP lithium-ion battery, while the US manufactured ones use an NCA lithium-ion battery. It's by far the most expensive component of the car and LFP batteries are much cheaper.

There are often other differences too - such as optional extras being standard in one market. And warranties vary (those are not free - it costs money to fix faulty cars and they factor it into the sale price).

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago*

    actually they've been selling the LFP version in North America for a while now. Even with the extra import costs and reduced government grant due to a Chinese battery, it still ends up cheaper.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Sounds like what I'd like is whatever options or differences that make the car half as cheap.

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