BYD has launched a new and improved 2024 BYD Dolphin in China late last month. Changes are minor, but the highlight of the new 2024 BYD Dolphin range – now referred to Honor Edition - is its 14% lower starting price. A new 32.3 kWh (302 km range, CLTC) entry variant also joins the Dolphin range. The 2024 BYD Dolphin is priced in China from 99,800 RMB to 129,800 RMB (~RM 65.5k to RM 85.2k). Previously, the Dolphin was priced from 116,800 RMB to 139,800 RMB (~RM 76.6k to RM 91.8k). The most obviou

Chinese EV giant, BYD officially makes its debut in Indonesia with a ceremonial launch of the brand and 3 models – BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3, and BYD Dolphin. Prices for the models have not been announced but pre-bookings are open and BYD Indonesia will be organizing roadshows around Jakarta in the coming months. "Indonesia is one of the active countries in adopting trends, including initiatives to reduce emissions through the use of electric vehicles,” said Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD M

Tesla need not worry too much about BYD, but everyone else should be gripped by panic, says author and Asia-focused automotive industry consultant Michael Dunne, of Dunne Insights. Dunne is the former managing director of J.D. Power China and author of the book ‘American Wheels, Chinese Roads,’ which chronicled GM’s entry into China. It’s considered the best English-language book explaining the inner workings of China’s 2000s era automotive industry. In his latest newsletter, Dunne explained tha

The Tesla Model Y is living up to its reputation as the big disruptor. At RM 199,000, Tesla is giving you an electric SUV with sports cars territory performance, for less money than a 3-cylinder BMW 218i. We are talking 347 PS and 420 Nm, sub-7 seconds 0-100 km/h. But performance is just one part of the appeal. Tesla's software integration is easily 5 years ahead of anyone else. Unlike other EVs, Tesla's Supercharger charging network is integrated into the car's navigation, so you don't even nee

Tesla presented its much-anticipated Q2 2023 financial results yesterday. Investors have been waiting for the financial presentation because in the months prior, Tesla had started a price war on a scale that’s never seen in recent times. As the Chinese economy slows, demand for EVs also took a hit but Tesla responded by slashing prices, forcing many EV players into a corner. Thanks to its highly efficient Gigacasting production method, vertically integrated supply chain, and lean online-only sal

The BYD Dolphin electric (EV) hatchback has been spotted in Malaysia, as seen in this social media posting by Shariman. Being spotted at the port means it's highly likely fully-imported (CBU China), just like the droves of the BYD Atto 3 its seen amongst. It was previewed here at the launch of the Atto 3 back in December 2022, so it's only a matter of time before it makes its official entry. Back then, it was announced that the Dolphin hatchback has been earmarked for a Q4 2023 launch in Malaysi