Volkswagen:Competition From China EVs: Difference between revisions

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* BYD's Dolphin compact car starts at 35,990 euros in Germany, more than double its starting price in China<ref name=":1" />.
* BYD's Dolphin compact car starts at 35,990 euros in Germany, more than double its starting price in China<ref name=":1" />.
* BYD's Atto 3 starts at $41,000 in Germany but is available for less than $20,000 in China<ref>https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2024/05/why-does-byd-struggle-to-penetrate-western-markets/</ref>.
* BYD's Atto 3 starts at $41,000 in Germany but is available for less than $20,000 in China<ref>https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2024/05/why-does-byd-struggle-to-penetrate-western-markets/</ref>.
* UBS pointed out that Tesla Model 3 (starting at around 28,500 euros) made in China is 15% more expensive than its BYD rival (also made in China). It added that BYD's vehicles sold in China are 35% cheaper than those of its competitors made in Europe<ref>https://technode.com/2023/09/06/byds-manufacturing-costs-in-eu-could-be-25-lower-than-rivals-ubs/</ref>.


== How will BYD's Europe Plant Operate? ==
== How will BYD's Europe Plant Operate? ==