# Is the US EV market dead?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-ev-market-dead/1027671>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [February 14, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-ev-market-dead/1027671 "2026-02-14T20:46:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-ev-market-dead/1027671/435 "2026-03-02T21:30:19Z")

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> [@DSeid](#):
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> Doesn’t this have its own thread? The one that you advised no one to buy an EV now because these developments will change everything and are here now?

I believe you mean this thread:

> [@Next generation of EV batteries by BYD and others - Real, Speculative, or Vaporware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-generation-of-ev-batteries-by-byd-and-others-real-speculative-or-vaporware/1026937):
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> BYD is well regarded and established here in Australia and will be in Canada ( wearing both my hats ) I’d advise EVERYONE considering an EV to sit tight until the reality of SSB and other non-lithium batteries settles in ( BYD will lead ). The insanely lower cost, range and charging speed will totally disrupt the LiOn industry and call into question all the billions spent on mega factories, lithium mines and geopolitical maneuvering.

Please note, the thread title was created by me quickly when spinning off the hijack, and may not fully reflect @MacDoc’s intention.

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