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

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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 isn’t planning to enter the U.S. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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However, Mach-E sales were down 20% through the first half of 2023 as Ford retooled its plant in Mexico, where the vehicle is assembled. CEO Jim Farley said the automaker is developing a low-cost EV platform to keep up with Tesla and low-cost Chinese automakers.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. Chinese companies MG, BYD, and Chery have also been scouting sites in Mexico and talking to officials for better access to the North American market.

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China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

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BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) Europe and the US say that Chinese EV development is running wild and unchecked and on the verge of overwhelming the global market with, well, EVs the rest of the world can’t compete with. China last year overtook Japan as the world’s biggest car exporter ­– but most of those were ICE vehicles sold to Russia.

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BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales

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In the last three months of the year, the Chinese automaker overtook Tesla as the largest global EV maker as it expanded the brand. It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. Although BYD has established itself as a low-cost EV maker, it’s expanding into new segments.

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Nissan wants to lower EV prices with cheaper LFP batteries to rival BYD

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BYD launched the electric sedan in Mexico last month, starting at $44,600 (778,800 pesos). The Chinese automaker sold nearly 1.6 The new strategy, expected to be introduced in March, will address how Nissan plans to compete with low-cost models from China. million EVs last year as it expands into new overseas markets.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

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The race for lower-cost electric cars Automakers are rushing to introduce new low-cost EVs. According to a new Bloomberg Businessweek report, Ford plans to launch a new low-cost EV platform. For the Long Range model, prices start at $47,740, with up to 341 miles range.