Elon Musk once scoffed at the notion that BYD could compete with his company. Now, the automaker run by billionaire Wang Chuanfu is poised to be the new No. 1 in electric vehicles.
In the 10 years since, Musk has changed his tune from one of derision to one of respect, saying in May: “That was many years ago. Their cars are highly competitive these days.”
https://www.thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/elon-musk-calls-out-teslas-biggest-electric-vehicle-competition-
Ya a lot can happen in 10 years.