In most countries, electric compact sedans are cheaper to own over five years than gasoline cars, but U.S. drivers are cut off from these savings because the budget-friendly Chinese models are blocked by tariffs https://restofworld.org/2026/us-ev-sales-drop-global-outlook/?utm_campaign=row-social
Canada and the EU opened their doors to Chinese electric cars this year while the U.S. watched from behind a tariff wall.