Etiqueta: Renault

After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.

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BYD and Toyota are bringing compelling new electric cars to market in Europe and China, while both are shut out by tariffs in the US.

BYD’s electric hot hatch has officially arrived in Europe. The BYD Dolphin Surf is the European version of its best-selling...

BYD introduced its tenth model, the low-cost electric 'Dolphin Surf,' in Europe, starting at 22,990 euros, with temporary discounts available. This move intensifies pressure on European automakers to provide more affordable electric vehicles, addressing a key obstacle to broader EV adoption. Several new models under 25,000 euros are slated for release this year, targeting the compact segment's significant electrification potential.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives. Until the end of June, the three versions will be available at a discounted price of 19,990-24,990 euros, sales chief Patrick Schulz said on Wednesday. The car piles pressure on European automakers to offer more affordable electric alternatives, with cost still a major barrier to wider adoption of EVs.

Building affordable yet good small electric cars is currently considered a supreme discipline in the automotive industry. While there is more room to

Renault already has a tie-up with Geely for hybrid cars and is looking to share the costs of gasoline and diesel engines.

BYD has scrapped plans to build a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode factory in Chile due to a sharp drop in global lithium prices, affecting the project's profitability. Chile, the world's second-largest lithium producer, had been a site for multi-million-dollar ventures by BYD and Tsingshan Group. Reuters reports that Chile's National Economic ...

Renault unveils the Scenic Vision: a hydrogen-electric hybrid car that redefines design, sustainability, and connectivity—challenging Tesla and BYD.