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BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker

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Submitted ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨daniel_callahan@jlai.lu⁩ to ⁨unitedkingdom@feddit.uk⁩

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/12/byd-dolphin-surf-cheapest-uk-model-electric-carmaker-tesla

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  • 9point6@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Good, for whatever reason there’s a load of people that cannot comprehend the notion of transport not involving a car

    At least now they have a cheaper option to stop burning petrol

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    • makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Read that article though about the batteries used. Interestingly, they sell the and model in China for 1/3 of the price they seek it to the UK market.

      There’s room for a LOT lower prices.

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      • HumanPenguin@feddit.uk ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Regulations warentee expectations Nd certifications are a huge part of the cost of importing new cars.

        Shipping is likely 1/2 as much as manufacturing when you consider the size and risk of loss. Then taxes and tarrifs. Trump may be insane but at this price range the UK has always had some tarrifs outside the EU.

        Price comparisons between nations are pretty complex with all this included.

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