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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas. 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?

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

EV Central

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. Add in 604 Model 3 sedan sales and Tesla claimed eighth overall in July with 3934 sales. It also sits eighth for the year with 29,511 sales. That tally will spiral when the BYD Dolphin arrives.

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Tesla Finally Appears to Make Moves Toward Building Affordable EV Model

The Truth About Cars

The long-rumored affordable, entry-level Tesla is almost here – maybe. Tesla reportedly alerted suppliers that it would start building a mass-market compact crossover in the middle of 2025, which would become one of the most affordable electric models on sale if it becomes a reality.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.

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Tesla Just Had Its Best Year, but Still Got Passed By BYD

The Truth About Cars

Tesla just had its best sales year ever, beating its sales target and delivering more than 484,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter. Despite that success, the company fell behind Chinese automaker BYD for the first time. BYD surpassed Tesla, but GAC Aion and SAIC-GM-Wiling are not far behind.

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

Baua Electric

After a record EV sales year, BYD expects to rake in at least $4 billion in net income. BYD forecasts its profits rising at least 75% last year. BYD expects at least $4 billion in 2023 net income BYD sold nearly 1.6 After dominating its home market and the world’s largest for EVs, BYD is quickly expanding overseas.

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In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe

Electrek

Chinese-owned automaker BYD has announced plans to build a factory in Europe in hopes of bringing its affordable EVs to the masses there. As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location.

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