Why Americans can’t buy cheap Chinese EVs

Rapid growth: Visitors looking at models of BYD electric vehicles at the Munich Auto Show. China is set to account for 60% of new passenger EVs this year. — Reuters

NEW YORK: Electric vehicle (EV) variety is easy to find outside the United States.

Where American drivers now have about 50 electric cars to choose from, Europe’s array is almost double that, and China’s nearly triple. With that variety come more small and midsize options, and more cars with price tags that won’t break the bank.