US EditionBYD's Europe Pivot In Full Swing With New $26,000 Affordable EV Amid Tesla Sales Slump - BYD (OTC:BYDDY)
- BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, launched the Dolphin Surf, an affordable $26,000 EV hatchback, in Berlin on May 21, 2025, marking its tenth model in Europe.
- BYD introduced the Dolphin Surf amid Tesla's European sales decline and BYD's strategy revamp, including local hires and expanded dealer networks to boost growth.
- The Dolphin Surf features three trims with 30 to 43.2 kWh Blade Battery packs, offers up to 507 km WLTP range, DC fast charging, and safety technologies like six airbags and cruise control.
- Prices range from 22,990 to 24,990 euros, with a promotional starting price of 19,990 euros available until June, supporting BYD’s aim to challenge rivals on cost and specs.
- BYD's introduction of the Dolphin Surf increases the demand for European car manufacturers to provide cost-effective electric vehicle options, highlighting the compact car segment as a crucial area for Europe's transition to electric mobility.
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Cheap and practical: the BYD Dolphin Surf will be Hungary's most affordable electric car. Production starts in Szeged, we show you the prices and details.
They all promise the small electric car at less than 20 000 euros, the Chinese manufacturer BYD made it. The Dolphin Surf is already sold in France, with a range ranging from 19,990 to 25,990 euros only. This, without losing on the equipment. This will make the Renault R5 and R4, the Citroën C3, or the Dacia Spring and Fiat Grande Panda cough.
The race around the affordable electric car is going into the next round. Even before VW ID.1 and Renault Twingo, the BYD Dolphin Surf is now breaking the 20,000 Euro limit – but only temporarily.
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