BYD outsells Tesla in Europe
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BYD will offer the Seal 06 in both battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. The electric version will be available in three trims. A base model will draw power from a 65.28 kWh battery and 170 kW electric motor, providing up to 520 km (323 miles) CLTC range.
The best-selling EV in Europe last month was the Skoda Elroq, followed by the Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.7, Volkswagen ID.4, and Kia EV3. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y dropped to ninth place, while the Tesla Model 3 is in 24th place.
Chinese EV giant BYD sold more electric models than Tesla in Europe for the first time in April, as consumer interest in Elon Musk's automaker collapsed.
In essence, BYD Dolphin Surf EV is a slightly redesigned, slightly larger and better-equipped version of the affordable Seagull EV.
BYD's EV sales are projected to reach 5.5 million units in 2025, with three million featuring smart driving capabilities, driven by a CNY100 billion (US$13.8 billion) investment in R&D and its highly vertically integrated component supply chain.
BYD’s electric hot hatch has officially arrived in Europe. The BYD Dolphin Surf is the European version of its
SINGAPORE] Analysts are getting bullish on BYD as the Chinese automaker’s soaring exports, rising global presence and cost competitiveness signal favourable tailwinds. Read more at The Business Times.
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