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BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker
- Chinese manufacturer BYD has launched its cheapest model, the Dolphin Surf, in the UK to compete with Tesla.
- The Dolphin Surf starts at £18,650, making it among the cheapest new vehicles in the UK.
- BYD is in a competition with Tesla to become the world’s biggest electric carmaker.
- BYD surpasses Tesla in total electric car sales when hybrid cars are included.
- In April, BYD registered more pure electric cars in Europe than Tesla.
- Tesla faced a backlash over Elon Musk's involvement in Donald Trump's administration.
- The arrival of affordable electric car models is crucial for lower-income buyers.
- BYD may further reduce the price of the Dolphin Surf in the future.
- BYD's growth in Europe comes despite EU tariffs due to alleged unfair state aid from China.
- The UK, without tariffs on Chinese electric cars, is a significant market for brands like BYD.
- European carmakers like Dacia, Citroën, and Renault offer competing electric models in the UK.
- The Dolphin Surf features advanced technology like a rotating touchscreen and driver assistance functions.
- BYD's Blade battery in the Surf uses lithium iron phosphate for a more cost-effective option.
- LFP batteries like the one used by BYD are popular in China due to their lower cost.
- BYD and CATL are competing in LFP battery technology to dominate the global electric vehicle industry.
- Both BYD and CATL are investing in fast recharging technologies.
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