Chinese EV maker BYD launches ‘Tesla killer’ model as US company’s sales falter
Fp Staff • 7 months agoTesla’s share in total EV sales in mainland China has dropped from 16 per cent in 2020 to a mere 4.3 per cent in February this year. On the other hand, Chinese companies are increasingly relying on offering discounts to spur their sales
China wants to end price wars but its carmakers BYD, Geely not convinced
Fp Staff • 7 months agoAs price wars threaten profits and innovation, Beijing struggles to curb the cycle of involution—but can it succeed without the biggest industry players on board?
DeepSeek is now in Chinese EVs, to power Geely & BYD’s connected car and self-driving tech
Fp Staff • 8 months agoDeepSeek, which recently gained global attention for its cost-effective AI model, is now helping Chinese automakers like Geely & BYD enhance connected car features and self-driving capabilities, and strengthen their positions in the EV market
BYD to get into robotics, starts recruiting young talent to develop humanoid robots
Fp Staff • 10 months agoShenzhen-based EV company BYD recently announced global job openings on WeChat, seeking specialists in sensory algorithms, robotics, and software engineering for its robotics arm. BYD has already developed a range of robots, including collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots
BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China
Fp Staff • 10 months agoBy the end of November, BYD had already delivered 3.76 million vehicles, including over 500,000 units in November alone, putting it on track to surpass its 4 million sales goal for the year
BYD prepares to go for the kill in Chinese EV market, leaked letter shows plans to intensify price war
Fp Staff • 10 months agoBYD's aggressive pricing strategy appears to be paying off — the Chinese EV maker recently overtook Tesla in revenue for the first time, reporting a gross margin of 21.9 per cent, its highest in a year
How China is dividing Europe to scuttle its EV tariff plan, push own industry
Dowerah • 1 year agoWith China’s electric vehicles flooding the market, Europe’s unity is tested as member states clash over protectionism or cooperation
China's BYD wants car plant in Pakistan that can't charge its EVs yet coz...
• 1 year agoBYD is the first major new electric vehicle (NEV) entrant in the Pakistani market, where there is a lack of charging infrastructure
BYD Shows US Up: Chinese EV maker to launch fully electric pickup truck later this year
Fp Staff • 1 year agoDespite not being a part of the US, a market where pickup trucks are ubiquitous, BYD has developed a one, which looks to be very promising. BYD will launch their EV pickup by the end of 2024
Vantage | What China's dominance in the battle of batteries means
The Vantage Take • 1 year agoThe battle for EV batteries symbolises a larger struggle for energy independence and geopolitical leverage