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- 1BYD overhauls its cheapest electric car in bigger-than-expected updateβBYD is overhauling its cheapest EV, and itβs bigger than expected
BYD is rolling out a major overhaul of its cheapest electric vehicle, and the scope of the update is larger than anticipated. The Chinese automaker, the world's top seller of EVs, is revising its entry-level model as competition in the budget electric car market intensifies. Details of the redesign and its implications for pricing and rivals are drawing attention across the auto industry.
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The BYD Sealion 5 SUV has been handed a three-star safety rating, a disappointing result for the Chinese brand's newest model in Australia. The outcome is drawing attention because BYD vehicles have generally performed well in safety assessments, raising questions about what led to the lower score and how it might affect buyer confidence in the popular Sealion lineup.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to launch its first car powered by a solid-state battery in 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to bring them to market. BYD's timetable puts it among the frontrunners in the next generation of EV battery technology.