A CleanTechnica report says Hyundai has joined the ranks of automakers concerned about Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers potentially disrupting the US market. The report frames this as part of a broader pattern, noting that some US automakers and their allied politicians have been extremely opposed to allowing Chinese EVs into the country.
The report highlights an apparent contradiction: while it is often claimed that most consumers do not want electric cars, the strong opposition to Chinese EVs suggests otherwise. If demand were truly weak, the report implies, there would be little reason for established automakers to fear the competition.
No other sources were provided, so the claims rest solely on the CleanTechnica report. The piece does not present data or quotes from Hyundai, but rather characterises the company's reaction as one of alarm similar to that of US automakers.