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BYD Q1 EV sales top 300,000, but is it enough to maintain a lead over Tesla ?

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Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid sales were up 14.5%, with 324,284 PHEVS sold. BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) launch in Brazil (Source: BYD) The average Wall St consensus is around 458,500. BYD says new energy vehicles (including PHEVs) have entered the “knockout round” as it continues growing its overseas footprint. over Q1 2023.

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BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

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The low-cost EV landed in Brazil earlier with a starting price around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) According to BYD’s UK Marketing Manager, Mark Blundell, the automaker is “keen to have” the Seagull launch in the region.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

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Using an LFP chemistry , BYD advertises the battery as a more affordable, faster charging, and more durable option compared to more traditional NMC battery chemistries. BYD’s new battery production follows a string of announcements that BYD would be entering numerous global markets. The post BYD to build new $1.2B

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC), which built the vessel, announced the news on WeChat Wednesday. 1 (Source: CIMC) Expanding around the globe with new models The EV leader is rapidly expanding into new markets. BYD is already a leader in key auto markets like Thailand , Brazil, and Columbia.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Germany, for example, became the third country after China and the United States to record half a million new battery electric car registrations in a single year, with 18% of car sales being battery electric (and another 6% plug-in hybrid). Several major carmakers already in Brazil are developing hybrid ethanol-electric models as a result.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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Volvo hit a new record with 22,266 electrified vehicles (including PHEVs) sold last month, accounting for 44% of total sales. Fully electric cars also set a new record. The main driver last month was its new EX30, according to Volvo. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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