Chinese electric vehicles are good for the world, but the Biden administration believes they are bad for the United States. "The Washington Post recently published an article with this title, pointing out that people used to think that wealthy Western countries would lead the global electric vehicle revolution, but ironically, the penetration rate of electric vehicles in some southern countries is now on par with that of the United States, and the "killer weapon" is the inexpensive and high-quality Chinese electric vehicles. The article also warned that even if the US government successfully protects its own auto industry by blocking Chinese electric vehicles, it will also undermine the innovation and competitiveness of American automakers, and ultimately make American consumers suffer. "Until a few years ago, we generally believed that the global North would lead electric vehicle technology and then gradually penetrate into the global South. Automakers and experts believe this, and I certainly think so too." Ilaria Mazzocco, a senior researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said, but this view "has been completely" overturned by Chinese automakers.

An article published on the US InsideEVs website on May 22, titled: Research shows that Generation Z Americans are more receptive to Chinese electric vehicles than imagined. The question of the possible entry of Chinese electric vehicles into the United States has sparked heated discussions. Auto Pacific, an automotive research company, has provided some illuminating information that may contradict (or confirm, depending on your perspective) Americans' views on Chinese electric vehicles. The company's survey found that Americans are very open to Chinese electric vehicles, especially young people.

The survey asked 800 Americans aged 18 to 80. About 36% of the respondents said they would "definitely" or "probably" consider a Chinese-branded electric car. When we only look at the data for buyers under 40, the proportion soars to a staggering 76%.

Why are millennial and Gen Z Americans so receptive to Chinese-branded electric vehicles ? Ed King, president and chief analyst at AutoPacific, believes there are several reasons. It's no secret that American millennials and Gen Z are not as economically sound as previous generations. Chinese cars seem to be more cost-effective. "The study shows that one of the main reasons many Americans are hesitant about electric vehicles is the purchase price, and Chinese-branded electric vehicles may be equipped with many attractive on-board products, thus winning people's favor at a more affordable price," King said. "For cash-strapped (American) young people, an electric car with a reasonable price and rich features is exactly what they want." The survey also learned that if the Chinese cars were made in the United States, then respondents of all ages would be more willing to consider Chinese electric vehicles. King also believes that those cybersecurity concerns will also disappear. For China, the survey shows that despite the escalating dispute between the two countries over automobiles, the United States, the world's second largest auto market, is expected to accept its products. Arguably, the most striking part of the survey is that Americans of all ages have some understanding of Chinese-branded electric vehicles. If American automakers don't want to completely lose young customers, they must keep up with the times. Because in King's view, Chinese electric vehicles coming to the United States is more of a question of "sooner or later" rather than "if."