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BYD produces 200K units of its most affordable EV 

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The BYD Seagull made headlines as one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. Elon Musk says Tesla will build €25k EV at Giga Berlin Forbes speculated that the Seagull, labeled Blade, might be equipped with BYD’s lithium-ion phosphate batteries. The base Seagull variant starts at RMB 73,800 ($10,360).

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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. A report from Germany’s Handelsblatt last December hinted at a partnership between Volkswagen and Renault to build an EV under 20,000 euros ($21,500). Renault announced plans to launch the Twingo e-Tech successor, the Legend, last November.

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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. Shifting to low-cost EVs Although low-cost Chinese passenger EVs, like BYD , are not sold in the US, they are having a big impact on domestic automakers. However, it’s also exploring other EV battery tech.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

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Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. The partnership could include a new EV platform. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

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Let the “liberation battle” begin After declaring a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars earlier this year, BYD, or Build Your Dreams, is putting pressure on overseas rivals. During an investor meeting on Wednesday, BYD’s CEO, Wang Chaunfu, said it will launch its next-gen hybrid tech offering over 1,200 miles (2,000 km) range.

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Report: Tesla Ditched Next-Generation Gigacasting Plans

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Tesla had pushed toward developing a new platform for smaller, more affordable vehicles and initially thought it would cast the body in one piece. This is yet another sign that Tesla is facing increasingly fierce competition from Chinese companies and other automakers. Image: Gofra via Shutterstock] Become a TTAC insider.

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

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However, BYD has been building its supply chain for much longer. The company began building lithium-ion batteries in 1996. Since releasing its breakthrough Blade EV battery in 2020, BYD has continued introducing more efficient, lower-cost tech to drive down prices. If it did, it could hold an advantage over US automakers.

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