As Tesla dies, BYD soars and XPeng flies

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BYD soars and XPeng flies

As Tesla’s stock continues to tank, Chinese electric car giant BYD’s shares hit an all-time high today (March 18) after the company unveiled new technology that it says can give its cars 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) of range in five minutes of charging time. (BYD is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and backed by Warren Buffett.)

Things are looking good for BYD and the rest of China’s electric and smart vehicle industry:

• “BYD is more affordable…