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BYD takes over as China’s largest auto group with low-cost EVs dominating the market

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With low-cost EVs like the Seagull, Dolphin, and Yuan Plus, BYD is leading the market. Although BYD is best known for its affordable vehicles, the automaker is rapidly expanding its lineup with new pickup trucks, luxury SUVs, and electric supercars. With new tech and batteries driving down costs, BYD is poised for a run.

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BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

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With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. Affordable EVs driving demand According to MarkLines (via Nikkei ), BYD’s new vehicle sales climbed 40% between April and June to 980,000. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. billion in 2023.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

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Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (Source: Audi AG) The race for more affordable EVs The new lower-cost Audi EV is “not a four-metre car,” according to Döllner. “We Ford is shifting its plans to smaller, more affordable EVs. The American automaker is developing a new low-cost EV platform to underpin a smaller electric pickup and SUV.

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BYD overcomes China’s intense EV price war as record car sales lead to Q2 profit surge

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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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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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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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BYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV

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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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BYD launches major hiring spree as record-breaking run heats up

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BYD’s wide-reaching portfolio (Source: BYD) Although BYD is widely recognized for its extremely affordable vehicles, like its best-selling Seagull , which starts under $10,000 (69,800 yuan), China’s EV leader is rapidly expanding into new segments. BYD also owns most of its supply chain, driving down costs further.

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