I went to a BYD dealer, and found out why Japanese reject EVs.

[@staphzhang2718]

The thing is that EV shines on commuting with overnight charging. However most Japanese do not have their own garage that offers 200V electricity, nor do they have to drive a car to commute. The only time I drive is for road trips - long distance with no overnight charging is one of the specific use cases where current EVs perform terribly.

[@flukeylukey7559]

Maybe NIO and their partners will come there soon with battery swap stations, might be more suitable.

[@roberts.wilson1848]

You don't need to charge overnight, EACH night. A modern EV has a range of over 300km. The average japanese driver has a 5000km/year, and 90% of japanese drivers on their private vehicles drive less than 10.000km This translates in 100km / week for the average and 200km/week for the 90% of drivers. Literally, a normal japanese driver would need to charge ONCE / month with a modern EV. Because japan has a culture of dictatorship and poverty, eating low level food and living in low level homes, being oppressed at work, (one could say enslaved) being forced to use public transportation instead of owning private vehicles. If you look closely, japan is a dystopian cyberpunk country, a bad place a toxic place, racist and hateful for anything not japan society.

[@Mark-nc2nx]

Last Christmas you got the jab and the very best day the ambulance to you away.This year, to save you from tears It's going to be your last one 🐑💉🧬🚑💀🪦⚰️

[@hpw-ws6bj]

Excuses excuses. The real reason is protectionism. Just like the USA. Free trade when it benefits them only. 😂😂😂

[@mcRydes]

how do most people charge in China? Surely if Japan wanted to they could implement similar charging systems.

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

The answer should be staring you in the face. Look at what are the most popular brands in Japan in any tech segment, be it TVs, laptops, appliances, motorcycles... or cars. They top 5 in each segment are Japanese. The only company that has managed to break through is Apple in mobile phones. Not only are Japanese economically patriotic, preferring for their money to be spent on Japanese products, they have a strong belief in the superiority of their technology. And BYD and Kia? The Japanese don't like either the Chinese or the Koreans (and vice versa), so it's hardly surprising neither of these brands have been successful in Japan.

[@habub500]

It’s simple. Japanese will buy Japanese car not matter if it’s EV or ICE.

[@Kalvinjj]

Nokia was also an enormous name in Japan when they were an enormous name elsewhere as well. They don't necessarily reject the others, just they gotta match the Japanese market. Apple managed that (and design wise it's easy to understand, but functionality wise to be honest I have no clue how the Japanese even cared about it), the Xbox also did terribly there and that's no wonder either considering it's basically the "wrong box" in Japanese (they grade their tests with circle for right and X for wrong in case wondering). Another commenter also said it simply: the biggest advantage of an EV is "fueling" it at home, which isn't even remotely a possibility, or need, for many Japanese.

[@GallAnonim-jx2cz]

Reason why BYD sells bad: 1. Wrong strategy. They export only EVs but in China mostly sell long range PHEVs. I bet PHEVs would sell better. 2. GREED. Dolphin cost 11k USD in China and 24k USD in Japan:)

[@jatwangismyname900]

​@@habub500Japanese are racists with a history of horrible crimes against humanity.

[@terradrive]

1) japan has been having energy crisis for decades, fukushima incident and other nuclear power plans being scaled down make the issues more serious. 2) lack of garage and charging at home especially in the city. They use 120v default which has more than 15% ac to dc conversion loss when charging 3) those tiny kei cars are very cheap and efficient, they can get nearly 50 mpg us. 4) they prefer pushing for hydrogen since they have deposits on their shores that they can mine for hydrogen in the future if needed

[@hollowgonzalo4329]

@terradrive In Japan's case hydrogen is the way to go hands down. The only problem is getting manufacturers to make them because if Japan is the only viable market most won't bother. It would probably take parts of Europe building up the infrastructure too because it can work there as well in a way it probably couldn't in America's case.

[@terradrive]

@@hollowgonzalo4329 the state besides me (same country) already building and going to start commission around 2025 to produce green hydrogens. Mostly for South Korea but we're going to export to Japan too. That state is currently have around 80% electricity produced by hydropower and thermal. They are adding another 15% hydropower next year. All while the domestic electricity consumption is around 20% (that's why they are building factories to produce green hydrogens to export.

[@Avantime]

A few extras: 1) It snows very heavily in Japan, and electricity can be unreliable in snowstorms. Many Japanese still use kerosene lanterns as space heaters. EV Range also falls in cold, slushy conditions. 2) Japanese in general don't buy cars from other Asian countries. I mean there are hardly any Korean cars in Japan. Like in Australia the BYD owners are more often to be ethnic Chinese immigrants. 3) Charging networks are pretty appalling in the rural prefectures, where people actually need their cars. 4) Japan has a giant LNG import network infrastructure (much of it after Fukushima to keep the lights on) that can be easily converted to hydrogen. 5) Fuel efficient hybrids and kei cars make the EV switch less appealing during times of high oil prices. (e.g. war in Ukraine) 6) The big Japanese car companies have implicit social obligations to financially support their small parts makers in their supply chain, many of which will go out of business if an EV switch happens. It's already happening in Germany with big layoffs among those who supply their carmakers.

[@kenjisuzuki7341]

We know better. We know EVs are propaganda shit. It is not just BYD not selling in Japan. Even Tesla is selling like shit. Our grid is similar to that of the US. No scarce. Stupid politicians and fools who believe EVs are the only answer. Technically, nothing advanced about EVs. How can I say that? China has had hundreds of EV manufacturers for over a decade. Most of them can't even build an engine but they can build an EV. Smart EVs...but you can't stop them from burning. I wonder why...

[@MMLL369]

One of the critical reason for Japan going hydrogen only because Toyota says so, and Toyota's been blocking the industry from lobbying EV related proposals in the parliament. Mechanical combustion engines are what Japanese good at, Toyota is not ready to give it up and handover the market to EVs carmakers, especially Chinese brands whom the Japanese been looking down on.

[@kenyup7936]

From Chinese perspective, reason is simple, their Toyota honda japanese vehicles is good enough for their own, that's why our EVs doesn't have any market in their country

[@youtaccount-v2p]

Because the Japaneses don't like Chineses for historical reasons.

[@philbookallil3194]

Just back from Japan today where I spent a lot of time spotting EVs. About a dozen spotted over a 2 week period. Manly Tesla 3, Ys. 2x BYD (Atto3 and Dolphin) and a Porsche Taycan. I went to a Toyota dealership and asked them if I could see a BZ4, they did not know what it was. They did not have any and said they don't sell EVs. They had a Miro (Hydrogen) car out the front. Japan is very different to Australia. There is not much space. They really need to have an on street charging system to make it viable. Very rare to see a garage that you could charge in. To there credit their electric subway system with millions using it everyday trumps our EV efforts in terms of pollution reduction. I also noticed that there is a huge solar uptake in Japan so soon the penny will drop that all the excess can go into transport.

[@flukeylukey7559]

Maybe they need battery swap stations, people living in high rises in China are enjoying this convenience.

[@NitrousXProductions]

What you have explained regarding the charging stations being limited makes sense. Most homes especially in the city are tiny most homes don't have a garage so you find most people park their cars on the street or in a parking lot. Like in the video their infrastructure is not made for charging stations to be accommodated there

[@yulusleonard985]

Because they dont sell BZ4X in Japan but I think Lexus 450 or something basically the same car but far more expensive. BZ4X are for rental.

[@hpw-ws6bj]

Evs are ideal for countries with no space with stop and go traffic.

[@undisclosedthai]

Can charge EVs at home too. I guess they did not know too.

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

Ultimately it's easier to promote a car-free lifestyle there than an EV-centric lifestyle.

[@cabbys]

It was a massive change from horse and buggies to ICE cars 100 years ago. We’re going through a similar transformation now.

[@kenik2023]

Electric cars were running around in 1830 bruh. Same problem then as now except they're blowing up nowadays 😂

[@alexanderh.999]

Most people do not want to adopt electric cars. It's a very slow adoption because it's just not as good and convenient as ice cars

[@madensmith7014]

EVs aren't that different to regular ICE vehicles in terms of capabilities. All it did is change the fuel source and internals, outside of that, it's legit just the same 4 wheeled metal box that moves people along a road.

[@alexanderh.999]

@madensmith7014 you clearly have not lived in different parts of the world to see the application and use case for ice vs ev can be totally different

[@barriewilliams4526]

Paying more money for a tool that is not as good at doing the job as the one I already have, just doesn't make any sense🙃

[@raymonddon8875]

i live in brazil and BYD chinese are everywhere here in brazil. we love BYD... from your good friends in brazil !!!!!

[@jimgraham6722]

Same in Australia

[@raymonddon8875]

chinese cars are just the best. @@jimgraham6722

[@raymonddon8875]

good cars, ez to drive & fair price!

[@aoh4905]

That just means Brazilians are poor...

[@peekaboo1575]

A few years from now they'll be absolute junk.

[@NitrousXProductions]

This makes sense if you consider the fact that it's only now that their Government is beginning to phase out Fax machines and floppy disks from being in their local and central government's. Japanese society seem to very nostalgic. Which from eco perspective that is good for the environment. Means that they are not wasteful and will aim to look after and maintain their possessions before replacing them. I also love the fact we see many of the classic JDM cars like RX7, NSX and R34s still being driven on the roads.

[@treefarm3288]

NitrousXProductions Not wasteful? Every vegetable is individually wrapped in plastic. The government has even tried to stop this, but everyone rebelled! Single use plastic bags have been banned in Australia for a few years now, and the ocean and the future is thankful.

[@dadanardi5541]

Or you know EV is not an "all-size solution" to "real" people's problems, the same situation in NY where people don't actually own garage and park in different spots every day. Also, the range anxiety is always there, charge two hours between your destination (that if you found a charging station) or spend 5 minutes at the gas station?

[@ky7039]

現在のEVは未完成なものである事を多くの日本人は理解している。 EVが脱炭素の絶対的な答えでないことは明らか。

[@DannChewie]

Without suitable charging infrastructure EV's will never work in any area

[@jimgraham6722]

Where I live there is ample enroute charging.

[@naturewonderslive4169]

And also how much time it takes to charge that is the most important thing for so many people.

[@TyPhoon-rl4xd]

Poor you.

[@TyPhoon-rl4xd]

@@naturewonderslive4169 If you charge at home overnight the time it takes to charge is inconsequential.

[@Qoo1664]

All will go for Ev will when price of pertol up x5........

[@sleepyjoe4529]

The saying goes: Japan is living in the future The problem is, that future is the year 2000, and this saying has been around since the 1990s. In other words, Japan has been stuck in a time-bubble for the past 20+ years. Forget about the "lost decade". We need to add a S to decades.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Let’s remember that Japan was once a pioneer in EVs. If anyone would know what it’s like to push EVs, it’ll be Japan, and that’s why they could foresee the downfall of EVs because it all pre played in Japan first. Japan is living in the future because they predicted the fall of EVs by FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE.

[@bethasularso8496]

​@@mrgurulittle7000Bullshit! The future that you're talking is Hydrogen Enggine that goes to nowhere for two decades!!

[@ryanjuguilon213]

​@@mrgurulittle7000lol

[@habub500]

@@mrgurulittle7000when did japan ever pushed for ev?

[@MooEy84]

@@habub500Nissan leaf?

[@Tamachii12]

I wonder why would japanese buy BYD tofu dreg cars when their national cars are way better and more reliable, i own a Honda and that thing hardly needs maintanance.

[@TyPhoon-rl4xd]

But that maintenance and gasoline cost a lot more than it cost to operate an EV.

[@lktan224]

Because your car a parked , no mileage.

[@humoursque8447]

There are many Japanese cars on the road that looked like sardines cans. Maybe the Japanese are tiny.Wonder how safe there are!!! Japanese car manufacturers have been giving false data's and certification. Many recalls on Toyota and Mazda.

[@varshard0]

My family went through multiple iterations of japanese cars (Honda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda) and also own a BYD. I wouldn't say Toyota and Honda are much better than BYD. I agree that they don't need as much maintenance as Ford and BMW, though.

[@lupisjawa]

maybe you should be more open minded?? not all hondas are reliable and not all chinese cars are "tofu dregs"??

[@yinyang9109]

It's strange that Japanese don't give a crap about polutions while Japan has nucleus power and technology inovations to simply and easily mass produce EVs.

[@flukeylukey7559]

Too much sunk cost bias and rev heads at the top, they need to try the power of an EV, hopefully some of the Japanese auto brands will make it.

[@aphrodite7194]

Evs suck. Japanese winters are cold, so the evs will crap on the road. They have super cheap alternatives. Toyota has a truck priced at 10kUSD. Why would they buy overpriced evs?

[@kealeradecal6091]

Yeah, you are using Ev but most electricity comes from coal and nuclear, seems clean

[@flukeylukey7559]

@@kealeradecal6091 Japan shouldn't be deficient in power, they should have a lot of thermal, solar thermal, tidal, wave, solar and wind power. Depends where you live, some states run completely on renewables at times, this will only get better. If you have solar on your house and charge the EV during the day, it's definitely green energy.

[@妮姆芙-o3z]

You may not know that Japan's low-quality nuclear power plant exploded, but you need to have a detailed understanding of how the Fukushima nuclear power plant cut corners.Half a month ago, another nuclear power plant in Japan caught fire

[@uaesaqer]

After sale service is the main strength of Toyota..

[@haywoodmorganjr1326]

Toyota does not service vehicles. Their dealers do.

[@ah5878]

BYD is not the leading EV brand in Japan. Why didn’t you visit Tesla instead?

[@ddnn974]

Cos he speaks with a Mainland Chinese accent ….

[@Doomknight86]

simple answer bc ive been to japan aswell is that they really respect their rules when it comes to emission and really take care their cars when you go there and one car passes you wont even hear the noise and wont even smell the burnt fuel so basicly japan is a perfect example if you want to have a clean air enviroment utopia you dont need to change to ev

[@jdmkIII]

There are videos in Japan where they can rent a small EV, to go places and charge-park it on another station. This means Japan already uses EV before it became a trend, but for convenient short distances only.

[@ridwankassel6372]

Nissan and Mitsubishi kei car... the sakura / ek x ev. Top selling ev.😅 kei car still favorit.

[@ericjames9475]

Good intersting information concisely told.Eric 78 years old in England

[@theotheleo6830]

I recently viewed another video about the shortage of charging stations in Japan is one of the main factors in lackluster EV sales. In the video, an EV owner attempting to take a trip out of the city was frustrated and stressed by inoperative charging stations when he needed to recharge. Some station operators had gone out of business due to high operating costs and inadequate return on their money and their now useless installations were abandoned but they weren't removed from the list of charging stations. Luckily, he was able to finish the trip, but the stress from range anxiety took a toll on him.

[@madev_channel]

Infrastructure has to keep up with the sales. But maybe they just don't want to build more chargers.

[@chateytung]

Japanese work 14 hours per day and 6 days a week , they don't want to waste time charging their car

[@mikhael1983]

Great presentation, detailed insight and commentary. Keep up the good work!

[@fatdoi003]

during my 3 weeks in japan in Jan 24, i only saw one full electric car.... a Tesla Y

[@ddnn974]

I saw ten Model Y taxis in four days 😂

[@ieigufal8018]

In Japan, old people have money. But young people don't have it. Politicians are to blame.

[@johnnylight0]

probably the plethora of public transport, with the fact that most EV charging is at home but most people living in apartaments

[@linusa2996]

Electric Energy Generation in Japan is over 75% Coal and diesel and other petroleum fuel.

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

Why No Solarpanels in Japan??? 🙈🙈🙈

[@habub500]

Bro. They use nuclear. Coal power plant are less than 30%

[@linusa2996]

@@habub500 They pulled back from nukes after that tsunami hit Fukushima in 2011, they shut down all nuke powerplants for safety inspections. In 2020, out of 54 nuclear reactors in Japan, 42 were operable but only 9 reactors in 5 power plants were actually operating. 24 were set to be decommission.. 26 reactors have applied for restarting, 12 will be up by 2025, another 6 by 2030.

[@yangxiu4341]

a channel only features chinese cars? not bias at all. why is it even in my feed

[@3089280288]

I dont like the name BYD or its logo.

[@muhammadasad5164]

because you Don't afford 😂

[@thinking-laaf]

Burn your drive ...

[@3089280288]

@@muhammadasad5164 Don't afford? What the hell does that even mean?

[@kratosgow5010]

Chinese EVs are pieces of crap built with low-quality materials. If you care about safety, avoid it at all costs. There are many videos showing Chinese EVs exploding.

[@vinceking7878]

That was the hybrids and problem ones. BYD blade batteries using the LFP chemistry should be fine, some of the safest.

[@davidlim5]

Jealousy should not be a concern to EV buyers ya

[@enigma___]

Tons of videos about that. I saw a video where one guy's car started accelerating and his breaks weren't working. He crashed into traffic. The alarming part of the video was that it was a dash cam so it was like sitting in the drivers seat.

[@Inaf1987]

They have public transport, why would they go for these Cobalt contraptions?

[@兵石]

Both Tesla and BYD have fallen on hard times in Japan. Few people are interested in them because they take a long time to recharge and replacing batteries is expensive. Unless battery performance improves dramatically, the company will probably operate at a loss even if it enters the Japanese market.

[@KP-xi4bj]

Prius was not the car that started BEVs, it was Tesla. Prius is a hybrid whereas Teslas are fully electric.

[@dzulrashdi6689]

You wrong.. it's nissan leaf

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@dzulrashdi6689 Nissan Leaf first came to market in 2010. Tesla's 1st gen roadster came out in 2008. I'm wrong? LMFAO SMH

[@dzulrashdi6689]

@@KP-xi4bj yup tesla roadster came 2008. But leaf become the firt mass market EV in august 2009. Before that we have Toyota RAV4 EV 1990s

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@dzulrashdi6689 You seem to be all over the place. Before the RAV4 EV was GM's EV1. Tesla was the first mass market EV auto maker with the 1st gen Roadster. It came to market a whole 2 years earlier than the Nissan Leaf. Can you guess who's charging port standard Toyota will be shipping their EVs with in North America in 2025? NACS from Tesla? LMFAO SMH

[@absolutium]

​@@KP-xi4bjThat vehicle was a kit car NOBODY considers that car anything but an alpha test I have seen really old nissan leaf in over 6 countries.. not a single "modded lotus with batteries".

[@edwardpi9852]

BYD Samurai to expand in Nippon.

[@TJunChuan]

Isn't Japan have a very very good public transport?

[@dadahan-qf5mg]

The British said they prefer candles to light bulbs in 19th century during the 2nd industrial revolution

[@flowercrab8191]

😄

[@boeingnz]

By the look of it, cars there are like status symbols or collector items. Since the city has good public transport. Cars are not a necessity.

[@calebfuller4713]

Only within certain large cities. Once you are out to smaller towns, cities, and countryside EVERYONE has cars and drives, indeed 2 or more car households are common. But seeing as most distances driven are small, it would be ideal for EVs. The truth is, the country is run by existing megacorps for existing megacorps, and they are extremely conservative and resistant to change.

[@kurtesparon6914]

Evs are absolute scam shit, i don't recommend anyone regretting their wallet if they're planning on buying one of those DEATHTRAPS 😂😂

[@zizimai7568]

Not sure what scam you've been taken into but my EV sure ain't a scam.

[@don.timeless4993]

also BYD hybrid EVs tech DM-i, DM-p & DMO are insane

[@armamentarmedarm1699]

In the 00s there were Japanese low riders based on large 80s sedans and wagons from the early 80s

[@X1erra]

Japan is one of the few countries that rely on cars the least, and that's a good thing. They have a place but only for the few young and old people who have money after all the bucket list of things, and that's very few and far between.

[@kbmblizz1940]

China controls battery supply, R&D & mfg. They're also very good on SW which is vital to EV. Japan has no advantage in EV in comparison.

[@raymonddon8875]

china is the future... with love from brazil.

[@flukeylukey7559]

That's Japan's choice, they could've had more than a half hearted attempt at EVs. Government and Toyota wants hydrogen, tell them they're dreaming 💤

[@dnguyen787]

@@raymonddon8875 China is not the future as long as she still has an authoritarian regime! LOL

[@youtaccount-v2p]

@@flukeylukey7559 A hydrogen car is basically like sitting on a bomb.

[@george6977]

EV batteries are a fire hazard that can destroy your car and house. Why risk it when ICE vehicles are available?

[@philippecr]

Their kei cars are efficient enough for their daily needs.. and most japanese commute around town.

[@chrisiw.5300]

Chinese cars in Japan? I don't think that the EV thing is the biggest issue...

[@richardweyland116]

The best thing about EV's is that they identify idiots.

[@chevalsauer]

I reckon Japan did there homework on EVs and could see that they weren't going to work, which has been proved in nth America and Europe with huge EV fires and freezing conditions abliterating charging and range capabilities

[@Jagm177-f9o]

Japan is looking more and more like a heaven in everything.

[@DasJaegar]

Give it 10 more years and the real problems start to roll in, battery degredation

[@youtaccount-v2p]

By that time I believe there will be next generation batteries and will cost less.

[@k22kk22k]

Japanese here. In short EVs can’t meet standards most people here have. Here is my take: 1) Japanese people don’t “reject” EVs. They are just not competitive enough to win buyers, because: 2) The first priority here is cost effectiveness. EVs are simply expensive to buy. You need to double your budget compared to similar cars with an engine. This is a dealbreaker for most people. Also the value declines very fast due to battery degradation. Few buy EVs second hand and it is considered as a stupid choice. 3) So many compromises compared to car with ICE. You need to wait half an hour to fully recharge. You need to install a charger (it is so expensive you can buy another used car!) if you want to avoid the infrastructure problem. You need to deal with battery degradation, and swapping batteries is expensive. 4) Poor protection against accidents made EVs unpopular. Many Japanese people fear battery explosion when EVs crash. (This is somewhat irrational because no one questioned the same to HVs…) 5) There are still doubts for the quality of Chinese or Korean products quality. So many Japanese people don’t trust them, especially when accidents easily become fatal. 6) Not a few people doubt how ecological EV is. Zero emission is considered as a fancy “lie” (too much energy consumption to produce batteries).

[@kakkeeyatsu]

Very good comprehensive feedback. I also want to add that Japan gets very hot and very cold in almost all prefectures. Heat management is very poor in EVs unlike ICEs, where to both heat and cool the car a lot of energy needs to be expended. In the prefectures where the majority of vehicle sales volume occur, there are fewer charging infrastructure meaning the EVs are not practical especially when taking into considerations the heat management topic I mentioned above.

[@k22kk22k]

@@kakkeeyatsu Agreed. In Hokkaido (the northernmost prefecture), even HVs are considered as a bad choice since most cars go at cruising speed and heaters in EV consume quite a few energy, making EV less efficient.

[@madev_channel]

This is so detailed! Thank you for the information. It's always nice to know more😁

[@madev_channel]

People in EVs (wel built) are more protected than in an ICE car, as EVs have tougher structures. For example Zeekr, super strong and zero fire. But BYD not that premium.

[@randomthingsstuff6591]

In Thailand BYD is really famous ❤ but its still has to come in Italy 🤷🏽

[@CheeEddie]

Do not buy BYD EV car but can buy Hybrid car of other brands ( Honda/ Toyota/ Nissan/Suzuki/Peugeot/Renault/BMW/Mercedes/Hyundai/ Kai/ ..

[@youtaccount-v2p]

Reason? Are they more affordable?

[@dohminkonoha3200]

Public transportation is way better than cars in cities. Ban private cars from cities.

[@madev_channel]

and much safer

[@dylanphotography5050]

Already BYD Electric Buses in America and canada All we are waiting for their EV cars

[@summerchina6568]

Chinese EV brands should be extremely happy after watching this video as well as reading the comments here. This means the Japanese legacy car brands will not make EVs to compete with them. They will be able to capture market share country to country in the absence of Japanese car brands. EVs are selling like hot cars in many countries around the world, growing 30%, 50% or even 80% year on year. Toyota, Honda, Nissan etc.. are losing market share massively in these countries right now.

[@szybkilewyprostyf231]

In the bigest markets EVs are death.

[@finarfin9939]

BYD: Burn Your Dreams

[@madev_channel]

😂

[@johanlandman4097]

BYD is in South Africa and wants to build a factory here

[@shin-eisato5788]

do u see Hyundai, Kia in Japan? Dont feel you're alone 😂

[@undisclosedthai]

I think Japan-China conflicts may have some roles. And other reasons are anti Chinese product sentiment and anti EV sentiment.

[@beautifulthailandsoundofnature]

I still don't see the point that Japan will change from their hybrid car to EV. Charging infrastructure needs to put in their small parking lot. They need to produce more electricity. Japanese people mostly use new cars. Pollution is also less. May be Japanese hybrid car which is very efficient is already great compare to EV. Fill the gas for 5 mins. Cost are as low as charging EV.

[@patrickdegenaar9495]

As Evs take over in other countries, international volume sales of ICEs will decrease and get more expensive ro produce. Batteries will get continuously better and one way or the other charging points will appear and petrol stations will start to dissappear. So the switch will happen, even in recalcitrant countries.

[@youtaccount-v2p]

And batteries will get cheaper and might be affordable to replace every few years

[@kevinkwok7626]

In Japan you do not see many foreign made cars(counting in streets, probably 3-5% foreign cars imported in Japan). Media, nationalist and Government put tariffs on imported cars are the fundamental reason.

[@archie4oz]

Japan doesn’t have any import tariffs on automobiles. Foreign cars are fairly niche because they’re not tailored or particularly well marketed to Japanese consumers.

[@christmasisawesome9348]

1:12 Nice G87

[@03T-k4d]

From a Japanese perspective, I don't see much merit in forcibly switching to EVs now. There are cars in front of us that are made by really successful manufacturers and don't break down at all.

[@michaelchen4879]

Reject the change and the coming of a new era will make Japanese eat the bitter fruits. Japanese can't accept that BYD has become the No. 1 EV's maker and China has overtaken Japan as the world's No. 1 cars exporter. Their narrow-minded mindset wil lead them to nowhere.

[@MechFrankaTLieu]

in short , lack of basic infrastructure , both hardware and software side

[@harishhanchinal2838]

I dont get this.

[@robrobchen2343]

Love Japan. the dondt wanne to run by China..

[@edmsh5988]

Maybe the Japanese have a different view of ev and environment… if you consider the total cost of ev, including the manufacture and disposal of batteries as well as the electricity production and transmission, it is higher than internal combustion engines. 🥺

[@Whatshisname346]

It could also have something to do with styling and build quality. Chinese build quality and engineering still has a low status despite their dominance of the electronic goods market. As for styling, Chinese cars tend to use poor interior materials and Try to make up for this build quality deficit by throwing in lots of tech and pointless ‘quirks’. This doesn’t necessarily appeal to the Japanese or other markets when people want cars that, at least, feel like they’ll last 200,000+km. Then there’s resale value, a new untested brand from a country with this type of reputation will struggle to hold value against other established brands, even if those cars are mostly made in China anyway. Finally there’s chinas reputation for poor human rights. When you hear China is using slave and prison labour to build its products, when you see crackdowns on democracy and political dissent, are you actually going to feel good spending 30-40,000 on a car from such a country? A purchase such as this is as much a purchase of the heart as it is one of the head.

[@ChipChat1493]

In all my driving years using a CE car I have never seen an expensive car at a petrol station. I always wonder where or when these cars pump petrol. I speculate that these rich people are very security conscious so choose a very special windows to pump petrol for fear of robbery because of its conspicuousness. So EVs will always be popular especially in US where car robberies will become more prevalent. Charging your car at home is so much safer.

[@antihypocrisy8978]

That's a sad reality to live in. Fortunately, most countries are safer than the USA.

[@jimgraham6722]

Interesting angle, agree with other response.

[@gj1234567899999]

I see plenty of rich cars at gas stations when I drive through rich neighborhoods. What happens is rich cars gas up in rich neighborhoods. Neighborhoods you don’t live in.

[@gstlb]

Nice video, very thoughtful.😊

[@NewZealandWild]

Give me a Suzuki Splash over an EV anyday.

[@Tony63716]

TOYOTA will be the next KODAK company, self annihilation.

[@keithhooper6123]

No,because many counties will not be adopting EVs,anytime soon.

[@patrickco2398]

Agree!

[@flukeylukey7559]

Yes, too much debt, eroding market share, maybe they should do an IPO for Lexus to get out of debt, then develop a new high tech EV company, need to start fresh.

[@foreverzero1]

EV economy is crashing down atm. lol. and also, it is the US Government EV mandate thats why consumers got no freedom anymore.

[@haihengh]

no, GM ford will be the one to fall first. I can see Toyota and Honda doing just fine. Kodak got replaced by a digital camera, which is far superior, but don't forget digital cameras got replaced by phones too. EV is not a superior product compared to ICE, not within the next 20-30 years, there is no replacement of battery, the only one that is remotely close to replacing a battery in a car is fuel cell, which Japan is dominating the field. EV only has half of the range of a normal car, requires 10-20x time to recharge, and also cost twice as much without government incentive. not to mention electricity is not efficient compared to ICE car, normal gas and coal power plants have about 37%-60% thermal efficiency, electricity transportation will lose about 10-25% in high voltage lines, also charging efficiency is only about 75-90% efficiency, which means depending on what generates your electricity and where you live, your EV actually is much less efficient compared to ICE car which for most Toyota engine will get you above 37% thermal efficiency. if you are really in for improving the environment, EV is not the solution, also not the future.

[@gn01945116]

EV are every where in Malaysia from bmw ix3 ix, taycan, Byd, Good cat, Smart

[@user-mhgu6om9mj2t]

I don't buy Japanese cars or tech. Chinese and Korean build better.

[@Qoo1664]

Hope they not make mistake like kodak and nokia by not folowing the trends .....

[@pacificostudios]

EV's would make a lot of sense in Japan for fleet owners. But the ordinary Japanese motorist cannot justify buying an EV.

[@CheeEddie]

Because EV after 2 years will give you big battery or other problems

[@gogomas]

Have you ever owned an ev?

[@suwirwong]

Japan have no space to charge if they buy EV

[@nelsonta00]

japan can get freezing cold so EVs are kind of a seasonal thing to them

[@soonhockchua3740]

Japan is getting poorer. EV car market prospects are not great.

[@ezradja]

You forget the current Daihatsu-Toyota situation. LMAO.

[@allanmould2633]

Can't watch the music is annoying

[@MarkVonBaldi]

I mean, to be honest If I had 40K for a car I would not buy a car that I would not be able to remotely flex. And BYD is not flex worthy. I understand the 20K versions because at that point you cannot flex shit.

[@binhquach3811]

Only Nio battery swap will work in Japan

[@alfredkwok9239]

BYD = Rubbish 😂😂😂

[@Reddylion]

Nice hindustan south

[@irvanfauziid]

Thanks god. There are subtitles..

[@antoniq9000]

slow adjust the technology will be disaster for Japan car market

[@hau8072]

The still mighty Japanese auto industry is now on the cusp of its speedy demise. Why? To Change is painful.

[@flukeylukey7559]

It can be painful, it could also be a challenge, I'm sure designing the Prius was a challenge. Japanese auto could change like the Chinese Auto did. Lets hope they don't get left behind for too long.

[@hectorfernando4445]

Toyota in Japan and Toyota (Tacoma, RAV4, Corolla) in USA. Easy.

[@crazylittlebigthings]

people dont even need cars in japan, their transportation system is so complex you dont even need one.

[@kalzonenu]

Its. Always the charging station never the crappy range of worthless ev crap or the fact that you have to offer a kidney to buy one. 🤦‍♂️

[@TimBorg]

I find your title to be a lie I personally own a USED JDM Imported 2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1... I just got it... it was a bargain and the best value EV in Australia. Aus has been importing countless used EVs from Japan... seems like Japan had more EVs than Australia NZ has also imported thousands of used EVs from Japan

[@5wys17-cv7dz]

Japan is attached to tradition. Unless forced it resists change. Chinese society is also not much different.They are also as traditional minded as Japanese. But they are forced to grow, become strong economically and technologically because the whole West and its followers keep taunting China day and night. If China wants to sleep peacefully US and allies will make such loud noise that China wakes up and keeps on working to overtake US so that it can sleep peacefully the sleep of a giant. The main reason behind relentless effort to overtake the West is mostly due to Western pressure. If leadership is good then the outside pressure can catalyse the growth. Japan does not seem to feel the pressure. It might get trapped in its past success.

[@GallAnonim-jx2cz]

Reason why BYD sells bad: 1. Wrong strategy. They export only EVs but in China mostly sell long range PHEVs. I bet PHEVs would sell better. 2. GREED. Dolphin cost 11k USD in China and 24k USD in Japan:)

[@GallAnonim-jx2cz]

Stop talking about pure EVs. BYD in China offers EVERY MODEL as EV and PHEV in same price! And these are long range PHEVs, category that doesn't even exist in the west or Japan. So, people in japan don't buy EVs because their market is 10 years behind China. In China capitalism and competition created great cars for every budget, for every needs.

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Tesla.is the leading EV brand in Japan. Lol what a joke this guy

[@madev_channel]

so what is the leading brand in Japan?

[@wenbo595]

Well its bye bye to japanese cars for some of us too

[@GloriousHeavenlyCourt]

God bless.