Prices Plummeting! Electric And Hybrid Car Prices Drop Following Launch Of BYD Dolphin EV

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 21/10/2023 at 15:59

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Everything About This Drop In Electric Car Prices Came After The Manufacturer Announced The Cheapest Electric Car Ever Launched In 2023, Until Then

The electric and hybrid car market in Brazil underwent a significant transformation starting in June 2023. It all began with the surprising announcement of the electric hatch Dolphin EV from BYD, which hit the market at a much lower price than expected.

This move by BYD triggered a race among other manufacturers to adjust the prices of their electric cars, leading to substantial reductions in popular models.

The Impact Of The Dolphin EV Electric Car

On June 28, 2023, BYD set a new standard for electric car prices in Brazil by launching the Dolphin EV for R$ 149,800. This surprised the market, which expected prices around R$ 200,000.

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The Reaction Of National Manufacturers

The chain reaction triggered by the Dolphin EV resulted in a wave of price reductions from national manufacturers. The Caoa Group, representing the imported line of Hyundai, reduced the prices of electric car models such as the Kona EV (electric), Kona HEV (hybrid), and the Ionic.

Furthermore, Caoa Chery, which is also part of the group, significantly lowered the prices of several models, including the iCar, which saw its price drop by an impressive R$ 30,000 since its launch.

Up And Down Electric Car Prices

The improvement in the economic Brazilian scenario and the appreciation of the real against the US dollar were cited as justifications for the price reductions. This trend affected not only electric vehicles but also hybrids. A notable example is the Mini Cooper S E, which adjusted its price to R$ 199,990, after initially being listed at R$ 285,000. And this is not an exception, as several other electrified models also saw substantial reductions.

The drop in prices for electric and hybrid cars in Brazil is a direct response to the impact caused by the launch of the BYD Dolphin EV at much more accessible prices than expected.

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