BYD’s new electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, but it’s expected to cost much less. The Seal 06 leaked in China this week, giving us a closer look at the new BYD EV, which is set to arrive later this year.

This guest article is brought to you by VietWheels, and discusses how Chinese EV manufacturer BYD experiences difficulties when trying to break into Vietnam’s competitive EV marketplace. Leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has run into unforeseen obstacles when trying to expand into the Vietnamese market.

The best-selling EV in Europe last month was the Skoda Elroq, followed by the Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.7, Volkswagen ID.4, and Kia EV3. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y dropped to ninth place, while the Tesla Model 3 is in 24th place.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

In essence, BYD Dolphin Surf EV is a slightly redesigned, slightly larger and better-equipped version of the affordable Seagull EV.

Tesla stock is down in 2025, but has rebounded on robotaxi hopes, clearing a highly aggressive entry on May 9 and continuing to run up. BYD stock, up sharply in 2025 amid booming

BYD's EV sales are projected to reach 5.5 million units in 2025, with three million featuring smart driving capabilities, driven by a CNY100 billion (US$13.8 billion) investment in R&D and its highly vertically integrated component supply chain.

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time. According to a report, BYD sold more electric cars in Europe than Tesla. In April, BYD sold 7,