BYD unveiled its sporty new electric hot hatch on Thursday at the Chengdu Auto Show. The new BYD Seal 06GT starts at just $21,150 (150,000 yuan), deeming it the industry’s first RWD electric performance hatchback.
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China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe. BYD’s latest deal could spell big trouble for Volkswagen in Germany.
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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.
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China’s leading EV maker, BYD, will use Huawei’s advanced driver-assist tech for its new “hard-core” electric SUV brand. The new partnership comes as BYD looks to close the tech gap with Tesla and other upcoming Chinese rivals.
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Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. The move comes just as China’s largest EV maker, BYD, prepares to enter Canada.
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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.
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Electric cars made in China are getting a break after the EU cut proposed tariff rates on EV imports. Tesla and BYD are among the automakers set to benefit from the adjusted EU tariffs. Here’s a look at the new rates.
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BYD is preparing to deliver its first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9. As the first Chinese automaker to complete large-scale testing at Germany’s famous Nurburgring track, BYD said, “It’s time for China’s supercars to get serious.” BYD’s 1,200 hp Yangwang U9 electric supercar is expected to challenge Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and other high-end car makers as it expands into new segments.
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BYD unveiled the 2025 Song Plus EV on Monday with new features and stylish design updates. The 2025 BYD Song Plus EV gains new features and design upgrades starting at just 149,800 yuan, or around $21,000.
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China’s leading automaker, BYD, is reportedly planning to build yet another EV factory overseas as it looks to take on new global markets. The facility will kick off BYD’s entry into Pakistan, the fifth-most populated country in the world.
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BYD’s entry into the luxury EV market is heating up. The new Yangwang U9, BYD’s new electric supercar, hit a top speed of over 375 km/h (233 mph), topping its own performance benchmark. Check out the video of it below.
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BYD’s luxury Yangwang brand is launching a new three-row variant of its off-road luxury U8 SUV. The new U8 model will challenge Range Rover and Defender in the larger luxury SUV segment. The new BYD SUV was spotted in China ahead of its official debut later this month.
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China’s leading EV maker wants a share of the premium market with its new flagship GT. The Denza Z9 GT is set to rival luxury automakers like Porsche and BMW. As BYD’s EV launch spree continues, it will make its official debut in less than two weeks.
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EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market.
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BYD officially launched the 2025 Seal EV, its Tesla Model 3-like electric sedan, on Thursday. Starting under $25,000, the new BYD Seal EV undercuts Tesla’s Model 3 by nearly $10,000 in China.
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Hyundai is upping the ante on China’s leading EV maker with plans to dish out $28 million (1 billion baht) on a new EV assembly and battery plant in Thailand. BYD is leading the “Detroit of Asia’s” surging EV market, but Hyundai looks to grab its share.
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On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Whistlin’ Diesel snapping a Cybertruck’s gigacast frame, whether or not women worry too much about EV charging, and the progress being made by Tesla rivals in China.
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As the global EV market heats up, market leaders look to stay ahead of the competition. Tesla and BYD are launching upgraded versions of their electric sedans to fend off incoming rivals. After Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland refresh, it’s now BYD’s turn. In its latest images, BYD gave us our first look at the upgraded Seal EV interior.
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BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 is gaining LiDAR and other design improvements for the new 2025 model year. BYD revealed the new 2025 Seal EV Friday as it looks to continue its dominant run in the global electric vehicle market.
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BYD set a new sales record last month with over 342,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold. Although BYD’s EV sales fell slightly in July, PHEVs continued building momentum after setting a new record for the fifth straight month.
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China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally.
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In today’s massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality.
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China’s BYD wants a bigger piece of the North American EV market. With plans to sell electric cars in Canada, BYD is closing in on the US.
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Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan.
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