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BYD launches $15,000 Qin Plus EV Honor Edition kicking off price war with gas cars

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BYD is kicking off a price war with gas-powered cars as new lower-priced electric vehicles begin rolling out. After launching the new Qin Plus EV Honor Edition on Monday, BYD said it’s “officially opening a new era of electricity is lower than oil.”

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

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After recently reducing prices of its refreshed Han and Tang models , Build Your Dreams (BYD) just launched a new version of its top-selling EV Yuan Plus – known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets – to $16,644 in China, making it one of the lowest-priced EVs out there.

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BYD reveals cheaper e2 electric crossover starting under $13,000 to undercut ICE cars

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BYD is launching another lower-priced electric model. The Chinese automaker introduced the new BYD e2 Honor Edition, starting under $13,000, in its latest move to steal market share from gas-powered cars.

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

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Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

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BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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Global EV leader BYD launched a new version of its Seal electric sedan Monday, with starting prices around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). The Seal Honor Edition is BYD’s latest lower-priced EV to roll out, fueling its “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars.

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BYD launches cheaper Seagull electric car with starting price under $10,000 to fuel price war

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BYD’s cheapest electric car just got even more affordable. The EV maker is fueling its price war with gas-powered cars with the launch of its newest “mini Lamborghini” electric car. The BYD Seagull EV Honor Edition starts at $9,700 (69,800 yuan), 5% cheaper than the previous model.

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