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

The car you drive years in the future might run off a battery being invented in a lab today. Companies in China and the United States are racing to perfect and scale up next-generation technologies.

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.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's electric vehicle giant BYD said on Wednesday it sold 213,325 vehicles with smart assisted driving features in April, accounting for almost half of its total sales of such vehicles as of end-April. More than 57% of BYD cars sold in April had come with smart assisted driving features, according to Reuters calculation.

Italy is a market leader in the automotive sector and their new car promises to continue that success. FIAT has announced a new hybrid version of the 500.

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.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to establish its European headquarters and R&D base in Hungary, marking a major expansion of its footprint on the continent.

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

BYD ranked No. 1 in the global BEV market in the first quarter with a 15.4 percent share, while Tesla was No. 2 with 12.6 percent.

TrendForce’s latest reports reveal that global NEV sales—including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs—reached 4.02 million units in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% YoY increase. NEVs accounted for 18.4% of total global auto sales for the quarter.