The Electric Throne: BYD's Rise and Tesla's Response in the Evolving EV LandscapeThe electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a seismic shift. For years, Tesla reigned supreme, synonymous with innovation and luxury electric cars. However, a new challenger has emerged – BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, is rapidly gaining ground. This article explores the reasons behind BYD's remarkable rise, the contrasting strategies employed by the two companies, and what the future holds for this dynamic
Lol no it doesn’t.
The ford mondeo (I think it was called the fusion in the US) was ‘inspired’ by the Aston Martin Rapide. This was at a time when Ford owned Aston Martin. Fisker and Porritt, who worked at tesla when the model S came out, also worked for Ford/Aston Martin.
It’s not just me either. For example, here’s a ten year old thread on the tesla forum which mentions it:
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ford-mondeo-copying-s-design.42767/