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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Fourth-quarter sales results released this past week showed that while Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales , the Chinese automaker BYD pulled ahead of Tesla toward the end of the year. It also dropped the extended range version of the XLT, meaning that the entry point for the larger battery pack and 320-mile range is the $75,590 Flash version.

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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology. and BYD Automotive Industry Co., DENZA Auto).

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) At least one dealer is seeing the results. Farley called BYD’s new Seagull , starting at $9,700 (69,800 yuan), “pretty damn good,” as he warned industry peers. You can use our link to find deals on the Ford Mustang Mach-E at a dealer near you. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Ford’s upcoming F-150 lightning electric pickup truck gets 200,000 reservations

Electric Vehicles India

While we look for the EV technical terms, the F-150 electric pickup is equipped with a standard range battery with a dual-motor powertrain which provides an output of 426 hp (318 kW / 432 PS) and 775 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. Also read related article: BYD ETM6 electric trucks to deliver IKEA products in Netherlands.

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Here comes another one! China’s Leapmotor plans Aussie attack with BYD-busting prices

EV Central

Target BYD! The success of the BYD EV brand has acted as a spur for the Stellantis-Leapmotor joint-venture – dubbed Leapmotor International – to eye Australia high on its priority list. The ambition – apparently – is to price lower than equivalent BYD models and sell in higher numbers. 2024 Leapmotor C10.

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2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review: How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?

EV Central

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The GWM Ora vs BYD Dolphin and MG4 Excite 51 Curvaceous styling seems to channel some Mini themes, including the headlights, front wheel arches and two-tone roof.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3! BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China.

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