[_mlbt]

For me it’s not so much about the tariffs. Personally, I have concerns about driving a network connected car that is ultimately controlled by one of my country’s main geopolitical adversaries. There is a nonzero chance that if war breaks out between them, best case they spy on me or brick some functionality, and worst case they weaponize a software update to do something malicious.

EDIT: Just to clarify, I would love to be wrong about these concerns, as there will be some who do purchase Chinese EVs. Also it is not about xenophobia, it is about geopolitics and cybersecurity. If someone can reply showing me how my concerns about the CCPs ability to weaponize these cars are unfounded, I would greatly appreciate it.

[nujabe]

Isn't that a good thing? Personally, I would much rather be spied on by the CCP than the NSA.

[_mlbt]

> Isn't that a good thing? Personally, I would much rather be spied on by the CCP than the NSA.

Care to elaborate how being spied upon or worse by the CCP could be a good thing?

Additionally, depending upon how any hypothetical CCP back doors get implemented, you might get the NSA and others spying on you as well.

[nujabe]

The objectives of the CCP are primarily geopolitical, they are not interested in handing over information to domestic law enforcement that relates to my personal life. Further they have limited jurisdictional reach, unlike the NSA.

[solumunus]

What a foolish remark.