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BYD Dolphin Launches In Europe Starting At €29,990

BYD Dolphin Launches In Europe Starting At €29,990

Chinese automaker BYD has recently announced pricing for its ID.3 competitor. It'll start at €29,990 or £25,800 in the UK.

By Andrew Lambrecht 11h ago

See China’s Abandoned EV Graveyard: Thousands Of Cars Rot In Huge Fields

See China’s Abandoned EV Graveyard: Thousands Of Cars Rot In Huge Fields

A YouTuber alleges that some Chinese carmakers are using deceptive tactics to balloon their sales numbers

By Suvrat Kothari 20 June 2023

Chinese Car Group BYD Launches Fang Cheng Bao Brand, The Fifth In Its Portfolio

The name translates literally as “Formula” and “Leopard” in Chinese.

By Iulian Dnistran 13 June 2023

BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000

BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000

The company more than doubled the volume year-over-year.

By Mark Kane 06 June 2023

Industry Outlook

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

A new report breaks down the world's EV leaders, transitioners, and laggards, and we find it compelling.

By Steven Loveday 31 May 2023

Elon Musk Once Laughed At BYD, Here's What He Thinks Now

Elon Musk Once Laughed At BYD, Here's What He Thinks Now

Musk burst out laughing during a 2011 interview when the reporter suggested BYD as a potential rival for Tesla in the EV space.

By Dan Mihalascu 29 May 2023

Toyota, GM, VW, BMW Others To Lose In China As Gas Car Age Is Ending

Toyota, GM, VW, BMW Others To Lose In China As Gas Car Age Is Ending

Many major foreign automakers will face a loss of market share as Chinese automakers and Tesla have planned ahead for the transition.

By Steven Loveday 24 May 2023

BYD May Release Safety Tech To Battle Tesla's Autopilot System

BYD May Release Safety Tech To Battle Tesla's Autopilot System

Most new cars have advanced driver-assist systems, but Tesla Autopilot gets a whole lot more attention, and BYD is taking aim.

By Steven Loveday 16 May 2023

BYD Cuts Seal Prices, EV Sedan Now 18% Cheaper Than Tesla Model 3

BYD Cuts Seal Prices, EV Sedan Now 18% Cheaper Than Tesla Model 3

The BYD Seal starts around $27,500 in China in base rear-wheel-drive guise with 342 miles of range.

By Dan Mihalascu 10 May 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Doubled In April 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Doubled In April 2023

Two new models emerged in the stats - the all-electric BYD Seagull and the plug-in hybrid BYD Chaser 07.

By Mark Kane 06 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Rumor: BYD-Powered Tesla Model Y Production Started In Germany

Rumor: BYD-Powered Tesla Model Y Production Started In Germany

It might be the new, entry-level version for Europe.

By Mark Kane 04 May 2023

Top Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q1 2023: Tesla Ahead Of BYD, But Where Is VW?

Top Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q1 2023: Tesla Ahead Of BYD, But Where Is VW?

The Volkswagen Group is now far behind the two top OEMs.

By Mark Kane 28 April 2023

Chinese EV Giant BYD Says Fully Autonomous Driving Is “Basically Impossible”

Chinese EV Giant BYD Says Fully Autonomous Driving Is “Basically Impossible”

The largest EV maker in China says the tech would be more valuable for factories than cars.

By Iulian Dnistran 24 April 2023

BYD Seagull EV Priced From $11,400, Gets 10,000 Orders On First Day

BYD Seagull EV Priced From $11,400, Gets 10,000 Orders On First Day

The small hatchback with up to 251 miles of CLTC range has the potential to become China's best-selling EV in six months, analysts say.

By Dan Mihalascu 21 April 2023

BYD Confirms Dolphin And Seal EVs Are Coming To Europe This Year

BYD Confirms Dolphin And Seal EVs Are Coming To Europe This Year

Prices haven't been announced yet, but the Dolphin will reportedly start at around $33,000 (30,000 euros) in Europe.

By Dan Mihalascu 19 April 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In March 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In March 2023

The company is approaching record sales level, which might be achieved in April or May.

By Mark Kane 11 April 2023

BYD Sold More Plug-Ins Than Tesla In 2022, Income Skyrockets Over 400%

BYD Sold More Plug-Ins Than Tesla In 2022, Income Skyrockets Over 400%

The Chinese automaker sold more cars in 2022 than in the previous four years combined.

By Steven Loveday 05 April 2023

Elon Musk: Relations Between Tesla And BYD Are Positive

Elon Musk: Relations Between Tesla And BYD Are Positive

BYD is supplying batteries for Tesla EVs, but how many gigawatt-hours (GWh)?

By Mark Kane 14 March 2023

Corporate / Financial

Tesla Bear Charlie Munger Talks Tesla Vs BYD In China

Tesla Bear Charlie Munger Talks Tesla Vs BYD In China

Berkshire Hathaway chairman Charlie Munger says that Tesla is far behind BYD in the Chinese auto market.

By EVANNEX 09 March 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales More Than Doubled In February 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales More Than Doubled In February 2023

Exports also surged, reaching a new monthly record.

By Mark Kane 07 March 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 150,000 In January 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 150,000 In January 2023

The company continues to expand its EV business and far outsold other brands.

By Mark Kane 09 February 2023

Report: Ford Might Sell One Of Its European Plants To BYD

Report: Ford Might Sell One Of Its European Plants To BYD

Will Ford's Saarlouis factory in Germany produce Chinese electric cars?

By Mark Kane 31 January 2023

BYD Seagull Small EV Leaked In China, Said To Start Under $9,000

BYD Seagull Small EV Leaked In China, Said To Start Under $9,000

The smallest model in BYD's Ocean series, the Seagull will go on sale in China in April with an LFP battery pack and 74-hp motor.

By Dan Mihalascu 23 January 2023

Manufacturing / Production

BYD And UzAuto To Produce Plug-In Vehicles In Uzbekistan

BYD And UzAuto To Produce Plug-In Vehicles In Uzbekistan

The two companies announced a joint venture.

By Mark Kane 21 January 2023

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