Tesla frenemy BYD unveils cute US$14,000 Model 2 competitor Seagull with blade battery

[Redaktion]

In an auto show full of performance EVs and hulking electric off-roaders, visitors piled up to see the new BYD Seagull that offers up to 252 miles of range on a charge for just $14,000. The Seagull is powered by BYD's innovative blade battery packaging with iron phosphate cells, just like the Tesla Model 2 would be.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tesla-frenemy-BYD-unveils-cute-US-14-000-Model-2-competitor-Seagull-with-blade-battery.708711.0.html

[ndy]

This'll crush Tesla on margins and momentum if it reaches mass market.

People have been waiting for affordable EVs for a while now. Here we go!

[Mr.McCoy]

How can it be a model 2 competitor, when there is no model 2?

[A]

People have been waiting for affordable EVs for a while now. Here we go!

China is no stranger to EVs that cost 4-5k already. The problem is most of these cars won't make it out of China as they won't pass crash testing or offer experience people expect of a car.

Affordable EVs are coming, don't get me wrong. But don't get any hopes up of the stuff sold in China being sold outside.

[Mr]

How can it be a model 2 competitor, when there is no model 2?

What rock are you hiding under?  Google is a thing.

[TCK]

Looks like someone's living under a rock and yet not realising it.
Model 2 is still in the planning stage. At best, still on the drawing board. Expected to be launched in late 2024 and delivery in 2025!
As he said, Google is a thing. Then please google n be informed 😂