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

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With 331,817 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold in May (+38% YOY), BYD posted its second-highest sales month ever. BYD launched the “Dolphin Mini” (as it’s called overseas) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). BYD Shark launch event (Source: BYD) BYD launched its first pickup last month in Mexico, the Shark PHEV.

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

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With 331,817 NEVs (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, BYD is closing in on its all-time sales record. This is the third straight record PHEV sales month. BYD has sold 685,960 PHEVs so far this year, up 35% from the 507,862 sold at this time last year. Fully electric vehicle sales also trended higher.

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BYD’s workforce nearly doubles Toyota’s amid China’s booming EV market

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According to the IEA’s Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Outlook 2024 , China accounted for 60% of all EV and PHEV sales globally last year. In 2023, new energy vehicle (EVs and PHEVs) registrations reached 8.1 The trend has continued this year, with China’s leading EV makers, including BYD, introducing significantly more affordable models.

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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 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. The Chinese automaker will also be entering the South American market, selling its EVs and PHEVs in countries like Argentina and Brazil.

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

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BYD is already a leader in key auto markets like Thailand , Brazil, and Columbia. million all-electric vehicles last year ( 3 million including PHEVs), BYD looks to expand the brand in 2024. The automaker is best known for its affordable EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch (~$17,000) and Yuan Plus (~$19,000).

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