US EditionHow BYD and Chinese Peers Are Transforming Europe’s Small EV Market
- BYD launched its Dolphin Surf compact electric hatchback in Europe last month, aiming to challenge native carmakers in the small car market.
- This launch follows BYD surpassing Tesla as the largest EV maker last year and taps into the segment described as 'the next frontier for electrification in Europe.'
- The Dolphin Surf is available from €22,990 with a 322km range, but a special offer this month reduces the starting price to €19,990, making it a strong contender against European competitors.
- Senior analyst Felipe Munoz called BYD’s move 'a declaration of intentions' to explore Europe’s small car segment, signaling strong market disruption ahead.
- This development pressures established brands like Volkswagen and Renault and suggests growing consumer openness to Chinese EVs amid supply chain and trade improvements.
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It's as if some knot finally bursted, because the electric car is actually getting affordable. Although the EUR 19.990 for the new BYD Dolphin Surf is only a key offer, the selection below EUR 20,000 is growing.
China-based electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is preparing for a major investment offensive with new production facilities and giant charging infrastructure projects to make its sales success in Europe permanent.
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