Etiqueta: Europe

The Atto 2 offers a range of up to 254 miles on a single charge and can recharge from 10% to 80% in just 38 minutes.

EV Daily | Tesla, BYD, Ford & Hyundai Shift Dynamics in EV Market Amid Price Drops and Launches

This article discusses how Chinese automaker BYD is outselling Tesla in key European markets due to a combination of factors, including the degradation of the Tesla brand because of Elon Musk's political activities, and BYD's advantages.

As we’ve reported recently, BYD’s ocean vessel fleet for shipping its EVs around the world just keeps growing. BYD recently launched its 7th vessel, and also just delivered its first batch of vehicles to the Philippines (1,500). BYD has clearly taken the lead on this, like many things, but now ... [continued]

BYD wants to attract younger drivers with its latest electric SUV. The new BYD Atto 2 launched in Hong Kong...

The new Yangwang U9, powered by four motors, features a peak power output of 555 kW per motor, 2.3 times that of the current U9's 240 kW.

BYD's Strategic Shift: Navigating Domestic Saturation and Global Expansion

From September, BYD Europe will take control of the wholesale distribution of its vehicles in the Netherlands. Koninklijke Louwman Group will remain BYD’s strategic partner in the country, and will continue to focus on expanding the Chinese OEM’s retail and service network, as well as its customer experience outreach.  In 2022, Louwman, one of Europe’s largest automotive distributor groups, became BYD’s very first distribution partner on the European market, helping BYD become one of the fastest growing new automotive brands on the Dutch market.

BYD's rapid rise is hitting Tesla hard in Europe’s biggest markets. In July, Tesla's UK sales fell 60% to 987 units, while German sales dropped 55.1% to 1,110 units, according to SMMT data. Meanwhile, BYD’s UK sales soared to 3,184 units, over four times last year’s figure, and German sales jumped 390% year-over-year. BYD’s explosive growth is rapi...

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time in April 2025, with registrations surging 359% year-over-year amid EU tariffs, driven by affordable models and local production plans. Tesla's sales plummeted due to aging lineups, supply issues, and CEO controversies. This shift highlights China's growing EV dominance in the region.