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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

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After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum? China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas.

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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 kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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BYD Atto 3 production (Source: BYD) After beginning production at its Uzbekistan plant in January, BYD is building new facilities in Hungary and Brazil as it expands the brand overseas. Its cheapest, the new Seagull EV , starting at just $9,700 ((69,800 yuan), is being watched closely by rivals.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

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The batteries are installed in most BYD models, such as the low-cost Seagull, Dolphin electric hatch, and Atto 3 SUV. BYD’s CEO, Wang Chuanfu, said the new battery will be even smaller and lighter with the same endurance during a recent financial meeting, according to a report by Fast Technology.

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BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales

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BYD is already leading in growing EV markets like Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia. It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. Although BYD has established itself as a low-cost EV maker, it’s expanding into new segments.

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Global Voices: ‘I think India is well positioned for EVs now’, says Thomas Schafer, Global CEO of Volkswagen | Autocar Professional

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Brazil has an electrification strategy and even countries that you’ve not heard of before, they’re going all of a sudden electric, so it’s debatable if you can really have a last man standing kind of policy (for India). My good old friend, has clear instructions. So, I’m happy. Can VW cater to global ICE markets from India?

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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

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Instead, BYD and Tesla need to work together “to increase the new energy vehicle ‘cake.’” ’” Although BYD is known for its low-cost EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 SUV, the brand is rapidly expanding into new segments and markets. 1, headed for Europe.

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