Etiqueta: EU

Chinese automaker BYD is rapidly expanding its presence in Europe, launching a range of electric cars from the affordable Dolphin Surf to the premium Denza brand, and has already beaten Tesla in monthly sales.

BYD, Chery Auto and Great Wall Motor are keen to leverage low prices to get sales where others have struggled because of trade disputes in Europe and 100% tariffs in the US

Europe's new car market saw a 2.5% year-on-year increase in registrations in May 2025, with a total of 1,107,517 new vehicles registered across 28 European markets.

RATP-owned carrier Autolinee Toscane has introduced 25 new BYD electric buses into service in Florence, alongside a new 1.72 MW...

Last week, BYD Italy joined the association representing foreign carmakers in Italy to deepen its foothold in the country. With a booming 40% global sales jump in 2024, new European production plans and heavyweight hires, BYD is positioning its EVs as mass-market favourites—while Italian tyremaker Pirelli navigate its own China ties

Brazilians are rushing to buy Chinese EVs before a 35% import tax comes into effect.

Momentum built around sleek showrooms, bold pricing and a dealer push that worries entrenched rivals.

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Steve Hanley wrote an article yesterday about EV sales in China in May. In response, Larry Evans wrote a long, enlightening comment regarding BYD that deserves more attention. Here it is (with only slight editing): By Larry Evans One thing over the past month that is starting to crystalize is ... [continued]

The Dolphin Surf, a hatchback, will retail for around $25,000 in the UK and EU, three times the Chinese price, partly thanks to tariffs.