BYD Faces Backlash Over Free Smart Driving Tech. Tesla Has a Dilemma. - Barron's
1. BYD faces complaints after offering free driver assistance features in new models. 2. Tesla's high-level assistance costs around $8,800, raising competitive pressures. 3. BYD's initiative aims to increase market share but may impact profit margins. 4. Past Tesla price cuts led to customer dissatisfaction without harming overall sales. 5. Improved driver assistance tech poses challenges for pricing of older models.