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BYD calls out the US and Europe for being ‘afraid’ of Chinese EVs

Electrek

Is the West afraid of Chinese electric cars? According to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, there are many examples of politicians who are worried about low-cost Chinese EVs, hinting at the US and Europe.

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BYD and CATL aim to launch new EV batteries with 6C charge rate

Teslarati

BYD and CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) reportedly aim to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) battery with a 6C charge rate. According to local Chinese media, CATL and BYD will debut new batteries in development that can charge 100% in about 10 minutes.

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BYD, Chinese EV makers account for +40% of German EV imports ahead of new tariffs

Baua Electric

Chinese EV makers, including BYD , accounted for over 40% of German EV imports through April 2024. Despite Chinese electric vehicle imports slipping 15.7% According to data released by the German statistics office Tuesday (via Reuters ), German EV imports from Chinese automakers like BYD reached 31,500 through April 2024.

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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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Stellantis to take on BYD with new affordable EV launching in the UK, starting at $28,000

Electrek

A new EV is set for the UK to rival BYD and other low-cost Chinese automakers entering the market. Starting at $28,000 (£21,990), the new Citroen e-C3 will be one of the most affordable EVs in the UK.

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BYD Shark NEV pickup truck officially launches in Mexico 

Teslarati

BYD Shark, the Chinese automaker’s new energy vehicle pickup truck, officially launched in Mexico. The BYD Shark starts at $53,400. BYD unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck in Mexico on May 14, 2024. The Asian car manufacturer is offering two BYD Shark variants in Mexico.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. While BYD said just last month that it has no plans to enter the U.S.