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

Baua Electric

With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. BYD continues slashing prices while releasing lower-cost EV models. BYD’s growing global presence is symbolic of the auto industry’s shift to electric.

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

Baua Electric

BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) With 1,169,579 all-electric models sold through the first nine months of 2024, BYD is still slightly behind Tesla in the global EV race with 1,293,656 vehicle deliveries. Starting as a battery maker has given BYD a drastic advantage as the industry shifts to electric vehicles.

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BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear

Baua Electric

Like most Chinese automakers, BYD reports NEV sales, including battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Its low-cost Seagull EV, starting at under $10,000 in China, was the second-best seller, with 41,212 sold last month. Electreks Take Like the US and most countries, Chinas auto market is seasonal.

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

Baua Electric

Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. Let the “liberation battle” begin After declaring a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars earlier this year, BYD, or Build Your Dreams, is putting pressure on overseas rivals.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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It’s all part of the Chinese brand’s ambitious plan to set up three brands in Europe and launch three new models for each brand, all by 2026 – yet, unfortunately, Chery wants to bring ICE vehicles along with its low-cost EVs, including a luxury gas-burning SUV brand that it already sells in China.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. " 0:00 / 3:23 Buffett eyes electric cars Coming from Munger, that meant a lot. tech industry during the 1990s.

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