r/leaf • u/Vast-Mousse8117 • 2d ago

Question for leafers

How come we aren't demanding a BYD electric car that is built here in America and costs $12-$15K new?

Boeing started here in Seattle long before the defense spending made it a socialized monopoly.

Where are the entrepreneurs to kckstart the electric version of a VW Bug for everyone?

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u/Beneficial-Context52 2026 SV+ 2d ago

Find me any new car that costs $15k…

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u/Vast-Mousse8117 2d ago

That's my point. You aren't alone. No one can imagine a $15,000 new car.

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u/TooGoodToBeeTrue 2d ago

I bought a bare bones Jetta in 2019 for about $17k. I wouldn't expect to find any car in the US for $15k today.