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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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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , sold more vehicles than Honda and Nissan for the first time in the second quarter. BYD is now the world’s seventh-largest automaker. With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. BYD continues slashing prices while releasing lower-cost EV models.

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Geely introduces new low-cost Xingyuan EV to challenge BYD, offers ice cream for test drives

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With starting prices expected to be around $11,200 (80,000 yuan), the new Geely model will rival low-cost EVs like the BYD Dolphin. Although the brand launched independently as “Geometry,” Geely took control of it due to low sales. Can the Geely Geome Xingyuan compete with BYD’s Dolphin? kWh or 40.16

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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 aggressive discounts on its electric cars in China, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to Q1 2024. BYD credited the Q2 profit surge to rebounding vehicle sales, which reached a new record. BYD record vehicle sales lead to higher Q2 profits BYD announced net income reached RMB 9.06

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD posted its second-highest sales last month as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales continued picking up. BYD’s NEV sales were up 38% year-over-year (YOY) and 5% from the 313,245 sold in April.

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BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing

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If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Unlike the Boa 5, the Super 3 will be 100% electric.

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BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales

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BYD is leading an offensive against ICE vehicles. A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Best known for its low-cost EVs, such as the Dolphin, Atto 3, and sleek Seal sedan, BYD is taking its game up a notch in 2024.

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BYD hits a major milestone as its Yuan brand crosses 1 million in sales

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , just hit another major milestone. The BYD Yuan family surpassed 1 million in sales this week, becoming its latest brand to cross the threshold. BYD Yuan family tops 1 million in sales BYD has been on a roll as it expands the brand into new territory. of total sales.

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