The current 100% tariff on EVs from China^[1] may play a large part in the US market. The latest Xiaomi seems like a pretty good deal. Even Ford's CEO said he had been driving it for the last 6 months to understand the competition better and he didn't want to go back to his old car^[2]. I won't bother though since I have to pay double.
Patience. I saw my first BYD in the UK yesterday. Definitely on their way.
Don't get me wrong, I'm no real fan of them, but they are coming. Significant models have only just been released. In 5 years they'll be a big player here. Too early at the moment.
[1] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases...
[2] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62694325/ford-ceo-jim-far...