I test drove a Chinese EV. Now I don’t want to buy American cars anymore

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🗞️ Driving the news: A Chinese EV sets a new benchmark
After test-driving the Xiaomi SU7 Max, WSJ columnist Joanna Stern says it outperformed her American EV in range, software, and design
• Features like long battery life, modular interiors, and advanced infotainment left a strong impression compared with U.S. models such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E

🔭 The context: Chinese manufacturers are moving faster on batteries, digital integration, and cost efficiency, benefiting from scale, supply chains, and state support
• U.S. automakers face growing pressure as Chinese EVs increasingly rival or surpass Western models on performance and price

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Better-performing and more affordable electric vehicles can speed up the global shift away from internal combustion engines
• If Chinese EVs set higher standards for range and usability, they could reduce lifecycle emissions by making low-carbon transport more attractive to mainstream consumers worldwide

⏭️ What’s next: As trade barriers and tariffs rise, competition may shift from open markets to regional EV ecosystems
• Consumers could benefit environmentally if innovation, regardless of origin, pushes faster adoption of zero-emission vehicles

📈 One stat: China accounts for over 60% of global electric vehicle sales, shaping global EV standards

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