Trolleybuses have been replaced by metro systems in many parts of the world over the past several decades. Going back to trolleybuses makes little sense.

Tesla does not make Lithium iron phosphate batteries which the RWD model uses.

There are some other U.S.-market EVs that contain Chinese batteries, like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the all-wheel-drive variant of the Toyota bZ4X

There is more information in the article than just the headline.

This is for the S series lineup. Samsung still have their A series and M,F,C series in other markets.

to the point where Russia was worried about Chinese influence in Ukraine

Is there a source on that?

My assumption is that if Chinese EVs manufactured in Mexico prove to be superior to domestic alternatives, it could undermine the narrative of Chinese EVs being better due to factors like cheap labor etc.

If I'm not mistaken, those portable power stations with AC inverters consume power even when not in use. You probably should use the DC output wherever possible.

That's false. The same car is sold in Mexico & Brazil and probably other countries as well

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/01/byd-dolphin-mini-rolling-in-mexico-cheapest-electric-car-by-far/

My guess would be Toyota selling badge engineered BYD

https://drivenews.co.uk/p/toyota-plans-using-byd-s-plug-in-hybrid-dm-i/23746

then raise prices when their competition is gone

It didn't occur in industries where China holds a strong presence, such as solar and other renewable energy equipment, or in lower-tech products available on platforms like AliExpress, Amazon, and eBay. So, why would it be different for electric vehicles (EVs)? Currently, the primary foreign competitor for EVs in China is Tesla, and prices for EVs are decreasing rapidly.

BYD electric vehicles are sold at a significantly higher profit margin in Europe compared to China.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-unwinnable-price-war-chinese-104847336.html

BYD cars are sold for much more profit in Europe than in China

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-unwinnable-price-war-chinese-104847336.html

Do provide a source that shows Chinese cars are made with child labour.