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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 said just last month that it has no plans to enter the U.S.

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BYD had its slowest profit growth in two years in Q4

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Chinese automotive giant and electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD posted its 2023 earnings results this week, with the company reporting its slowest quarterly growth rate in almost two years. In its full-year 2023 earnings report shared on Tuesday, BYD posted an 18.6 The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. billion yuan (~1.2

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

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Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000. However, BYD has been building its supply chain for much longer.

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Tesla Model Y 7-seater option gets $500 price increase

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Tesla increased the price of the Model Y’s 7-seater option by $500. The Model Y with 7 seats now costs $3,000. Before Tesla raised the price, the Model Y’s 7-seat option was $2,500. As everyone settles into 2024, Tesla has started rolling out price changes in the United States and China.

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BYD, Chinese EV makers account for +40% of German EV imports ahead of new tariffs

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Chinese EV makers, including BYD , accounted for over 40% of German EV imports through April 2024. According to data released by the German statistics office Tuesday (via Reuters ), German EV imports from Chinese automakers like BYD reached 31,500 through April 2024. 4, BYD is enjoying more of the “EU Premium” on EVs.

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BYD sees bigger profits on some EVs sold in the EU than in China, even with tariffs

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After the EU announced new tariffs on Chinese EV imports, BYD is subject to an additional 17.4% However, with BYD reportedly generating higher EV profits on models like the Seal U in the EU than in China, the EV leader is expected to overcome the impact. BYD announced it would enter the European car market in 2020.

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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

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A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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