GUANGZHOU/SHANGHAI -- BYD has fired a fresh salvo in China's electric vehicle price war with a new sport utility vehicle launched this month, as a wide range of players from local startups to Tesla feel the pressure of ever-falling prices.
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BYD slashed the price of its Sea Lion 07 electric vehicle by around $1,400 compared to when it first unveiled the model. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
GUANGZHOU/SHANGHAI -- BYD has fired a fresh salvo in China's electric vehicle price war with a new sport utility vehicle launched this month, as a wide range of players from local startups to Tesla feel the pressure of ever-falling prices.