Baua Electric

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Mounting pressure from low-cost EVs Like its German rivals, Volkswagen is facing mounting pressure from low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. After dominating its home market, BYD is looking to sustain growth overseas in key markets like Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

BYD launched the “Dolphin Mini” (as it’s called overseas) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) BYD’s Seagull (Dolphin Mini) is expected to launch in Europe next year as one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

BYD Atto 3 production (Source: BYD) After beginning production at its Uzbekistan plant in January, BYD is building new facilities in Hungary and Brazil as it expands the brand overseas. BYD is pressuring legacy automakers after slashing EV prices and introducing a series of more affordable “Honor Edition” models.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Low-cost EVs from China are flooding global markets, causing the US, Canada, and the EU to tack on significant tariffs on imports. Chinese automakers like BYD are quickly gaining market share in other global markets, such as Thailand, Singapore, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Electrek’s Take Most people know BYD because of its ultra-affordable EVs, like the Seagull, which starts at under $10,000 (69,800 yuan) in China. The company opened or plans to open new plants in Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, and Hungary to expand its global footprint. However, the EV giant is quickly expanding into new segments.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 28, 2024

However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. A new affordable Jeep EV is coming to the US Jeep confirmed plans to launch a new Renegade EV during its Investor Day earlier this month. would welcome a low-cost electric Jeep. Can Jeep deliver an electric Renegade for under $25K?

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

The low-cost EV landed in Brazil earlier with a starting price around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) According to BYD’s UK Marketing Manager, Mark Blundell, the automaker is “keen to have” the Seagull launch in the region.

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Baua Electric

JULY 31, 2024

BYD’s EVs will be offered with “best-in-class pricing and financing” as the partnership aims to make going electric more affordable for Uber drivers. BYD is known for its low-cost EVs, like the Dolphin, Atto 3 , and Seagull, which are quickly expanding in key new markets like Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2024

BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) launch in Brazil (Source: BYD) Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to the new tariffs (via Reuters ), saying, “This anti-subsidy investigation is a typical case of protectionism.” With low-cost EVs, Chinese EV makers are quickly expanding in key global automakers.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Brazil, the Dolphin Mini (Seagull) starts at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). Even Ford’s CEO Jim Farley called the Seagull a “pretty damn good” car, warning rivals of BYD’s low-cost EV. The Seagull is expected to launch as one of the most affordable EVs in Europe, starting at under 20,000 euros ($21,500).

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 28, 2024

Despite slashing prices and launching more affordable EVs, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled from the first three months of 2023 (+98%). BYD Seal test drive in Mexico (Source: BYD) Low-cost EVs, overseas expansion fueling growth BYD’s auto (and related) sales accounted for 76% of revenue, generating RMB 228.3 billion) in Q4 2023.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition. Russia and Brazil both have access to high-quality iron ore reserves and to abundant clean power. Moreover, Brazil is expected to have one of the lowest costs for hydrogen production by 2030, according to research by BloombergNEF.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 18, 2024

After launching the Seal EV in China in 2022, the all-electric sedan is expanding into new markets, including Europe, Australia, and Brazil. The BYD Seal is poised to rival Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 and Tesla’s Model 3 with an affordable starting price. BYD’s Seal is a sporty EV sedan that is 4,800 mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,460 mm tall.

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Baua Electric

JULY 16, 2024

BYD continues gaining ground in Japan with a wide range of affordable electric cars. The Seal is BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3, while the Atto 3 is a low-cost electric SUV. BYD is best known for its affordable EVs. The automaker is launching new EVs in South Korea, Mexico, Europe, Thailand, Brazil, and many others.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo sold 5,863 EX30 models through the first two months of 2024 as demand for affordable EVs heats up. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. It will start at under $35,000 as one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

The trend has continued this year, with China’s leading EV makers, including BYD, introducing significantly more affordable models. BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) BYD’s cheapest EV, the Seagull Honor edition , starts at just $9,700 (69,800 yuan) in China. BYD launched its Sea Lion 07 this month.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

The Dolphin Mini (as it’s called overseas) is already making a strong presence in overseas markets like Brazil. Electrek’s Take BYD’s low-cost EVs are already worrying overseas rivals. Although BYD is best known for its affordable EVs, it is quickly expanding into new popular segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Economic growth, growing middle classes, affordability, ease of travel, urbanization, tourism, and migration are some factors increasing connectivity between people and regions and how often they travel. Of these, some 10,400 will replace existing aircraft with more efficient ones.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 13, 2023

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Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2024

The accessibility and affordability of EVs have also increased over the past couple of years, opening employment opportunities for many new job-seekers in the gig economy. EVs will be the preferred mode of commute for them considering the low cost per kilometer, ease of riding and low maintenance costs.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 8, 2024

Richards-Kortum is a professor of bioengineering at Rice University , in Houston, and codirector of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies , which is developing affordable medical equipment for underresourced hospitals. To help her cause, she and colleague Z.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Brazil, a special focus in WEO-2013, maintains one of the least carbon-intensive energy sectors in the world, despite experiencing an 80% increase in energy use to 2035 and moving into the top ranks of global oil producers. Brazil is set to become a major exporter of oil and a leading global energy producer.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At Fortune’s 2024 Most Powerful Women Summit this week, GM’s CEO said the company wants to stand out despite the influx of low-cost Chinese electric cars in global markets. GM’s leader stressed, “We’ve got to continue to have affordable vehicles that people want to own.” Both qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

High-level findings of the MIT study include: There are abundant supplies of natural gas in the world, and many of these supplies can be developed and produced at relatively low cost. It is clean and flexible.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite frequently marketing itself as a purveyor of all-electric luxury vehicles, BYD actually has a slew of affordable EVs targeting the mass market. It likewise produces plug-in hybrids, with the extremely affordable Qin Plus sedan being its most-popular product. South Korea's Kia has said it will manufacture EVs in Mexico.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As it launches new models in growing EV markets like Thailand, Brazil, and Europe, BYD sees that number rising quickly. It’s also planning facilities in Pakistan , Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. BYD is best known for its low-cost EVs like the Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini overseas), which starts at just $9,700 (69,800 yuan) in China.

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