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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. It opened its first in Thailand last month, with Hungary, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, and Pakistan plants in the works. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley has praised BYD’s low-cost EVs , calling the Seagull “pretty damn good.”

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

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Like most Chinese automakers, BYD reports NEV sales, including battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Of the 296,446 passenger vehicles sold last month, 125,377 were EVs, while the other 171,069 were plug-in hybrids, up 19% and 79% from last year, respectively.

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BYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV

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It’s available in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) options. The company opened or plans to open new plants in Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, and Hungary to expand its global footprint. On the same day, Denza opened pre-sales for the regular Z9 model at the same price. Denza officially launched the GT model last month.

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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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BYD’s Q2 profit surge was largely thanks to the record 986,720 new energy vehicles (NEVs), including EVs and hybrids sold, up 57% from the 626,263 sold in Q1. 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

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

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However, BYD’s figures include plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models and EVs. The company opened its first manufacturing plant in Thailand this summer, with several more planned in Hungary, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. BYD also owns most of its supply chain, driving down costs further. Both were new quarterly records.

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China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

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Back in September, the EU launched an investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the EU. million fully battery-electric vehicles last year, overtaking Telsa in overall BEV sales.

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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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