QUESTIONS, COFFEE & CARS #114: NEW 100% EV TARIFFS HELP OR HINDER?

EV Channels Review

This episode of Questions, Coffee & Cars tackles a range of automotive topics, with a significant focus on the implications of new 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. The hosts express a nuanced view, acknowledging consumer desire for affordable EVs while also understanding the need to protect domestic manufacturing and government investments in the North American EV sector. They highlight the complexity of government intervention in the market, suggesting a return to a more competitive, consumer-driven landscape without subsidies. The discussion also touches upon specific vehicle queries, including the upcoming Acura ADX, the potential trade-in of a BMW X7 for a Hyundai Santa Fe (with caution advised due to reported issues), the prevalence of EV leasing, and a comparison between the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Kia Sorento Hybrid, with a preference leaning towards the Sorento for its value and practicality.