Okay, so everyone’s jumping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. Tesla, naturally, is still the name, but now it’s like a convention of competitors. Rivian, BYD, Ford, GM… honestly, it’s exhausting. And the hype? Don’t even get me started. People are throwing money at these companies like they’re handing out free bagels. I’m an investor, not a magician. I need to see a path to actual, sustainable profit, not just a cool-looking car and a lot of promises.
Let’s start with Rivian. They’re building cars, which is good, but they’re also partnering with Uber for self-driving taxis. Self-driving! As if that’s going to solve anything. It’s just adding another layer of complication. And the Volkswagen deal? A cash cushion? It feels… paternalistic. Like Volkswagen is saying, “Here, have some money. Don’t mess it up.” It’s insulting, frankly. They’re not profitable yet, relying on engineering services… it’s a house of cards. They need the R2 to land, and that’s a big ‘if’. A mid-size SUV? Groundbreaking. Truly.
Then there’s BYD. They’ve surpassed Tesla in sales, which is…fine. But it’s China. Everything’s different there. The whole thing feels…opaque. They build their own batteries, semiconductors, everything? It’s unnerving. It’s like they’re trying to control the entire universe. And now sales are declining in China? Of course they are. Nothing stays good forever. It’s a geopolitical risk, plain and simple. The stock is down nearly 30%? That’s not a bargain, that’s a warning sign.
Ford. Oh, Ford. The legacy automaker trying to be cool. It’s…sad. They’re not a pure-play EV maker, and they’re struggling to gain traction. But they have hybrids, which, let’s be honest, is just a way to delay the inevitable. A diverse blend of vehicles? It’s called hedging your bets. And a 5.15% dividend yield? That’s not innovation, that’s desperation. It’s like saying, “Here, take some money, just don’t look at the actual cars.” The stock is down 12%? See? I told you.
And then there’s General Motors. Same story as Ford, just with slightly better software. Software! Like that’s going to save them. They’re investing in it, which is fine, but it’s not a magic bullet. A 47% rise in stock price? Okay, good for them. But a P/E ratio under 6? That’s either genius or a sign of impending doom. I’m leaning towards doom.
So, what should you buy? Honestly? Nothing. Or maybe just a very small amount of Ford, if you’re feeling reckless. These companies are all just…trying too hard. They’re chasing a dream, and they’re going to end up disappointing a lot of people. Rivian and BYD are speculative, Ford and GM are just…boring. It’s a mess. A complete and utter mess. And the worst part? Everyone thinks they’re experts. They read a few articles and suddenly they’re Warren Buffett. It’s infuriating. Absolutely infuriating.
I’m sticking to boring, predictable investments. Things that actually make money. Not these…electric fantasies.
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2026-03-24 05:52