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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.

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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.

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Retail sales of passenger vehicles in China reached 2.084 million units in June, up 18.1 percent year-on-year and up 7.6 percent month-to-month, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Tuesday.

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Tesla's ranking in China's NEV market fell to No. 8 in April from No. 3 in March, as its local deliveries slipped.

Major carmakers in China saw an upward trajectory in April, a trend analysts say would continue with the slew of models unveiled at the Auto Shanghai to hit the market one after another in the following months.

Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD is achieving overwhelming results in the global electric vehicle market. On May 9, electric vehicle media CleanTechnica reported that BYD sold more than 350,000 electric vehicles in March, increasing its overseas sales from 10% last year to 21%. Tesla sold 151,000 units, but showed a downward trend, down 10% from ...