Hello all,

So i am in a canundrum. I am going to buy a new car (EV) and of course want to buy something from which the EU benefits. I am considering the Skoda Enyaq and the Cupra Tavascan. Both car brands are part of the VW group, which is a European company. However, I found out that the Cupra is built is Hefei, China, while the Skoda is built in Czechia which is of course in europe. The Cupra is in fact more equipped than the Skoda while also being cheaper. This may of course in part be explained by where they are built. How do you guys feel about this?

Thanks for your insights in advance!

  • makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml
    81·
    3 days ago

    This is why I feel china will win in the end.

    The vast majority will look for price / performance ratios, and your example is a perfect one.

    Good luck in choosing.

    • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
      5·
      3 days ago

      The recent Smarter Every Day video on trying to build a “simple” product in the US was quite revealing. Avoiding China produced parts is close to impossible. Not only that, high skill jobs such as tooling design have been outsourced too, so the idea that China is just running the machines is outdated.

      All these companies have pumped billions every year into China and are now surprised they can’t compete.

    • Heresto@lemmy.worldOP
      3·
      3 days ago

      Thanks for your comment. I think we will eventually choose the Skoda. The design of the tavascan is a bit too much for a family car anyways.