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Despite All The Smack Talk, Tesla Copied BYD

Tesla fans criticized BYD electric vehicles for years. Supposedly, they were cheap, boring, and poorly made.

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Tesla's recent product developments have drawn attention to similarities with BYD's electric vehicles. The Chinese automaker has been criticized by Tesla enthusiasts for years, with claims that its vehicles are cheap, unimpressive, and poorly constructed. BYD has defied these criticisms, experiencing significant growth and now producing more cars than Tesla. The company's workforce includes a comparable number of research and development engineers to Tesla's total employee count. This shift in dynamics has led to accusations that Tesla has borrowed from BYD's design and technology. The implications of these similarities are unclear, but they underscore the competitive nature of the electric vehicle market. As companies continue to innovate and adapt, it is possible that Tesla's actions are a response to BYD's growing influence and success.

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