Remove Affordable Remove Hungary Remove Market Remove SUV
article thumbnail

BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

Baua Electric

China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas. BYD plans to expand EV market share in Europe BYD began selling vehicles in Europe in 2021, starting in Norway. share of Europe’s EV market.

BYD 52
article thumbnail

Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

Teslarati

The new Model Y variant currently stands as the second most-affordable and longest range variant of the all-electric crossover. The Model Y Long Range RWD starts at 48,990 euros ($52,500), making it the second most affordable variant of the vehicle in the countries where it is offered.

Range 131
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. Toyota’s sales are down over 24% in Thailand through February as EV makers like BYD continue stealing market share.

article thumbnail

Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

Baua Electric

Audi plots a new lower-cost EV, an electric A3 or Q3 After unveiling the new Q6 e-tron this week, its next-gen premium mid-size electric SUV, Audi, is planning a smaller, lower-cost EV. Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (Source: Audi AG) The race for more affordable EVs The new lower-cost Audi EV is “not a four-metre car,” according to Döllner. “We

Audi 52
article thumbnail

Hyundai says EVs are ‘top priority’ in the US with massive $7.6B Metaplant opening soon

Baua Electric

Despite the competition pulling back, Hyundai is racing full speed ahead as it looks to close the gap with Tesla in the US electric vehicle market. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 interior (Source: Hyundai) Although the battery unit will come online about a year later, it will be sourced from Hyundai’s Hungary plant.

Hyundai 52
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

As new electric cars roll out in China, BYD sees joint venture brands (overseas automakers) market share falling from 40% to 10%. For example, BYD is building a plant in Hungary that will “be Europe, for Europe.” In response, Ford is shifting from larger to smaller, more affordable EVs. Its main target is gas-powered vehicles.

BYD 52
article thumbnail

BYD shares first official images of its ultra-affordable Yuan Up SUV

Baua Electric

Just over a week after initially teasing a new compact SUV called the Yuan Up, Build Your Dreams (BYD) has posted several of the first official images of the new EV’s exterior. The auto conglomerate knows it has an image problem in Europe and North America and is trying to shift the narrative by exporting more enticing models to new markets.

BYD 52