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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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Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese automakers have been busting out the news today. continued] The post Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. Naturally, there’s a big auto show just getting underway in China.

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BYD Makes A Splash At Japan Mobility Show With Seal Debut — 1st Chinese Carmaker There

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD is officially the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show. BYD showcased five of its NEV models along with an array of its advanced technologies, highlighting […]

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BYD introduces fifth brand to focus on professional and personalized new energy vehicles

Green Car Congress

BYD has introduced its fifth brand—Fang Cheng Bao—to meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle models. Fang Cheng Bao is a significant addition to BYD’s diversified brand matrix, following its Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza, and Yangwang.

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BYD is launching its cheapest EV in South America, starting at $20,000

Electrek

Chinese EV leader BYD is launching its cheapest electric car, the Seagull, in South America. The BYD Seagull will go by the Dolphin Mini overseas and will start at $20,100 (99,800 BRL).

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Why Tesla and BYD could dominate electric car sales for a long time yet: The rise of China

EV Central

Tesla and BYD are the top selling electric cars in Australia and the world – and that doesn’t look like changing any time soon. Back to electric car basics In stripping every panel, nut, bolt and trim item off the upcoming BYD Seal electric sedan, UBS evaluated the core engineering and estimated manufacturing costs.

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BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video]

Teslarati

BYD was recently spotted testing its upcoming hybrid pickup truck in Mexico. More information about the Chinese automaker’s first new energy pickup truck has come out. As a PHEV, comparing BYD’s hybrid pickup truck with fully electric cars like the Tesla Cybertruck or Ford F-150 Lighting would be similar to comparing apples to oranges.

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