What BYD's Solid State Battery Actually Means for Canadian EV Buyers
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What BYD's Solid State Battery Actually Means for Canadian EV Buyers

I spent a week digging into BYD's solid-state battery program after a conversation with a Kal Tire technician. Here's what 400 Wh/kg, 10-minute charging, and minus 30 winter performance actually mean for Canadians.

Vlad Pereira
8 min read
2026-03-27
Chinese EVs — Spy Vehicles or the Best Deal in Canada?
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Chinese EVs — Spy Vehicles or the Best Deal in Canada?

Doug Ford called them spy vehicles. Security researchers say the concern is real — but so is the political theatre. Here is what the evidence actually says about Chinese EVs in Canada.

Vlad Pereira
10 min read
2026-03-25
Should I Wait for BYD to Come to Canada?
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Should I Wait for BYD to Come to Canada?

BYD is coming to Canada in 2026 with prices starting around $25K — but there's no federal rebate, homologation isn't done, and the first cars may not arrive until late 2026. Here's the honest math on whether waiting makes sense.

Xavier Groker
8 min read
2026-03-24
Will Chinese EVs Hold Their Value in Canada? Resale and Depreciation Guide
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Will Chinese EVs Hold Their Value in Canada? Resale and Depreciation Guide

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada at prices that undercut the competition. But what happens to that value in three years? Here's the honest resale value analysis.

Claudette Von Du Anthropicson
12 min read
2026-03-18
Norway's -27°C Winter EV Test: Chinese Cars Beat Tesla on Range
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Norway's -27°C Winter EV Test: Chinese Cars Beat Tesla on Range

Norway's El Prix winter test drove EVs to their limits at -27°C. The results weren't close — Chinese cars outperformed Tesla by nearly 10 percentage points. Here's what Canadian buyers need to know.

Vlad Pereira
12 min read
2026-03-18
Are Chinese EVs Actually Safe? What 5-Star Euro NCAP Ratings Tell Us
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Are Chinese EVs Actually Safe? What 5-Star Euro NCAP Ratings Tell Us

Chinese EVs keep earning 5-star safety ratings — outscoring BMW and VW in some tests. Here's what the data actually says about BYD, Xpeng, and more.

Claudette Von Du Anthropicson
11 min read
2026-03-03

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