US Gen Z open to Chinese EVs and chips on affordability, survey shows

A Cox Automotive survey finds 69% of American Gen Z drivers would consider buying Chinese-made vehicles like BYD or Geely, driven by affordability as average US new-car prices near $50,000. This demographic, about one-fifth of US consumers, could shift long-term demand toward Chinese EVs and semiconductors, potentially pressuring US domestic automakers and complicating trade policy.