2024-06-09 21:53:27
The Chinese language producer BYD has formally introduced that it plans to begin promoting its Seagull hatchback in Europe subsequent yr, the worth of which, even after modifications aimed toward assembly European security requirements, will stay under the brink of 20,000 euros. The mannequin might be geared up with issues like cruise management or wi-fi charging of smartphones, which is actually not frequent within the class of the most affordable electrical automobiles.
This is able to imply that the Chinese language “seagull” will “undercut” the costs of the most affordable electrical automobiles from automotive producers resembling Stellantis, Renault or Volkswagen, which aren’t even on sale but. In distinction, the Seagull is a mannequin that’s already pushed not solely in China, but additionally in Mexico, for instance, the place it’s supplied because the Dolphin Mini, and its worth there begins at 18,000 euros. And the reactions to the mannequin are largely constructive.
The EU is contemplating introducing duties in response to the upcoming arrival of low cost Chinese language electrical automobiles on the EU market, and the Individuals have already formally introduced the transfer, elevating them to one hundred pc. Nevertheless, BYD shouldn’t be apprehensive about this measure, as it’s already constructing a plant in Hungary and is contemplating constructing one other one in Europe.