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BYD will challenge Hyundai and Kia with low-cost EVs launching in South Korea

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BYD officially announced plans to launch in South Korea with its low-cost EVs poised to challenge Hyundai and Kia on their home turf. BYD is known for its ultra-affordable EV models, such as the Seagull (Dolphin Mini overseas), Dolphin, and Atto 3 SUV. The low-cost electric SUV starts at just $30,700 (42.08

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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. After launching in key markets like Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Europe, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries, BYD is already a leading EV brand. It’s also closing in on a plant in Mexico that will produce 150,000 vehicles in its first stage.

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Kia’s low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way

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Kia confirmed plans to launch new AWD and GT variants for its electric EV3 SUV. The EV3 is the first of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup as it looks to challenge industry leaders. million), Kia’s new electric SUV racked up over 10,000 reservations in 23 days. The news comes after Kia sold over 4,000 EV3 models last month.

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BYD to launch its smallest EV in Australia, hinting at low-cost Seagull arrival

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BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV. BYD’s Seagull, known as the Dolphin Mini, is already rolling out in key markets like Mexico and Brazil. Is BYD bringing its cheapest EV to another overseas market? kWh and 38.88 The center 10.1″

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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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Kia EV3 sales top 4,000 in its first month on the market

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Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month, the company sold just over 4,000 EV3 models as the electric SUV hits new markets. The compact electric SUV was showcased alongside other affordable EV concepts, including the EV4 and EV5.

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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese EVs just as BYD preps for market debut

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The sanctions mirror similar moves from the US and Europe to “protect domestic manufacturing” from the threat of low-cost EVs from China. BYD is already a leading EV brand in Mexico, but entering Canada could shake up the North American auto market. In May, BYD revealed its first pickup truck , the Shark PHEV, in Mexico.

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