Etiqueta: toyota

BYD recently launched the Atto 1 (aka, Seagull/Dolphin Surf/Dolphin Mini) in Australia, starting at $23,990 AUD ($15,661 USD). This makes is the least expensive EV in Australia. Of note, that does not include on the road cost, but it prices the car between the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris when the taxes are added in.In addition, BYD also launched the Atto 2 (aka, Yuan Up/Yuan Pro), at a starting price of $31,990 AUD ($20,884 USD). The price of this small SUV also falls between the Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Yaris Cross for drive away price.Image Credit: BYDOverall, the BYD cars are a little larger and seem to be better equipped. Legacy ICE vehicles no longer have a price advantage in Australia. I would expect BYD to follow similar pricing strategy on their upcoming product launches. And I expect other companies to follow their lead.EVs being priced at parity with comparable gasoline vehicles has significant implications. The price justification for buying an ICE car goes away. Not just for overall cost of ownership, but also for up-front cost.  People can make purchase decisions based on what fits their needs and preferences, not just their budgets.

This is the moment the car industry has been waiting for - electric cars have reached parity with petrol-powered cars.

After two years of headlines begging for failure, EV sales keep defying false media narratives that they are dropping, and continue to rise.

Domestic automakers including Nio, Xpeng, Xiaomi EV, and Li Auto, alongside international brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, will participate.

A new report by CARMA, BYD vs the World: A Media Intelligence Perspective on a Rising Superbrand, reveals that 65% of global media coverage positioned BYD as a market leader in 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: A new Carma report finds strong media sentiment buoyed by innovation, R&D, and the appeal of its CEO’s rise.

The new goal is up from an expected 900,000 to 1 million vehicles in 2025 and reflects new model launches and new plants, including three in Europe.

The Chinese EV giant has conquered global markets by selling millions of cars, but it hasn’t supercharged China’s soft power.

In June, BYD's premium subsidiary announced that it would launch in Europe at the end of the year. However, the market launch has been delayed and is now

BYD, a Chinese carmaker, broke into Indonesia’s top three auto sellers in October with 10,593 vehicles shipped to dealers. The record is up 873% from September, according to GAIKINDO, the national automotive industry association that compiles official sales data. Toyota led the month with 20,559 units, followed by Daihatsu with ...