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BYD breaks into Toyota-dominated Japan as EV sales climb

Baua Electric

As always, luxury automakers like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi held the biggest share of imports. BYD continues gaining ground in Japan with a wide range of affordable electric cars. Meanwhile, the Dolphin, which competes with Toyota’s Prius and the Nissan LEAF , starts at just $24,500 (¥3.63 BYD is best known for its affordable EVs.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Between a brief drive in New Mexico and a longer loan, I found myself enjoying this EV. If it’s lightweight and fun to drive, all the better.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

That’s considerably lower than what this model had been slated to cost, and it matches it up more competitively versus the Volvo EX90, BMW iX, and Audi Q8 E-Tron. While the language remains tentative, such a solution might help both automakers with EV affordability. in the second quarter of 2024, Polestar confirmed earlier this week.