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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. BYD last year sold 1.57

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Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault

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Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. Despite Renault confirming it was in “good discussions” with Volkswagen to build an affordable EV in February, it looks like the automakers may go their separate ways.

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Watershed Moment – The BYD Qin Plus Honor Edition – $15k

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A direct challenge to ICE vehicles and the Tesla Model 2 BYD’s unveiling of the Qin Plus EV Honor Edition marks a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially in the affordable vehicle segment. Driving Range : Offers up to 261 mi (420 km) with the 48 kWh battery and up to 316 mi (510 km) with the 57.6

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. It will rival the low-cost EV Tesla is working on.

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BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is quickly gaining ground in overseas markets. BYD opened its first store in the Caribbean as its global expansion heats up. After setting a new weekly sales record in early May, BYD nearly topped its all-time sales record last month. Of them, nearly 146,400 were fully electric.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD posted its second-highest sales last month as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales continued picking up. With 331,817 NEVs (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, BYD is closing in on its all-time sales record.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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