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The 2.0T flat-four in the Yangwang U7 is revealed in BYD’s teardown video, showing its layout for the e⁴ PHEV platform.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In two days, BYD Philippines will be launching another dealership in the Philippines, bringing it to a total 41 dealers in just two years. The company has sold some 10,000 new energy vehicles in the past two years, and before ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I wasn’t sure how BYD’s, or other Chinese EV producers’, efforts to sell electric vehicles in Europe would go. Europe is full of domestic automakers, with plenty of brand allegiance and also automakers having plenty of influence over local and ... [continued]

New Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i launches with up to 200 km EV range, will be a direct competitor of BYD's Song Pro DM-i..

Yangwang U7 debuts Galaxy Blue at Guangzhou Auto Show with 1,341 hp, four motors, 720 km range, and L2+ autopilot.

The Atto 2 has launched early to a fanfare of headlines about its affordability and a possible rivalry with other EVs.

The 2026 Cannon lineup will feature Coffee OS 3 and a 2.4 T diesel powertrain in its diesel‑engine versions.

Spy photos of a large BYD sedan have prompted speculation about a 5.2-meter body, new styling language, and updated hybrid technology.

The EV revolution in Australia is sputtering along but has not yet caught on. BYD intends to change that with its new affordable Atto models.

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.