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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. So it is more realistically a Range Rover and Benz rival.

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Tesla Model Y dominated China’s premium SUV segment in 2022

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The Tesla Model Y completely dominated China’s premium SUV segment in 2022. Based on figures released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the Model Y ended 2022 selling twice as many units as the country’s second-best-selling premium SUV. . The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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BYD Launches 1,000+ HP Supercar And SUV Under YangWang Luxury EV Brand

Electric Cars Report

Chinese EV maker BYD unveiled its first new YangWang sub-brand on Thursday, which aims to compete with European luxury marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz BYD unveiled its first two luxury car models, the U8 electric off-roader and U9 electric sports car.

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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

According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4

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Electric car and SUV sales jump 90% to 90,000 units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In tandem with the handsome growth of the e-two-wheeler and e-three-wheeler segment, the electric passenger vehicle segment, which comprises cars, SUV and MPVs, has also registered record retail sales. Just 54 units behind Hyundai is BYD India , which sells the Atto 3 SUV, e6 MPV and launched the Seal sedan on March 5.

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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic attracts Stellantis & BMW

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Stellantis and BMW are reportedly talking with Tesla battery supplier Panasonic about potential new battery plants in North America. For over a decade, Panasonic has been supplying 18650 cells for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV and 2170 cells for the Model 3 and Model Y.

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MINI goes big on small electric SUVs. New Aceman all set for April 24 debut

EV Central

MINI has previewed its incoming Aceman small electric SUV that it has created to bridge the gap between the Cooper hatch and much larger Countryman and revealed it will be fully unveiled on April 24. Charging rates will be limited to around 95kW, which is about average for the small electric SUV class. 2024 Mini Aceman.