Electric vehicle giant BYD recently launched an all-electric car boasting a shockingly low price tag, appealing to young drivers and taxi fleets with its standout combination of affordability and modern features.
Called the e7, the mid-size sedan comes equipped with LED headlights, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, a 5-inch driver display, ergonomic "cloud-sensing" seats, and an optional panoramic sunroof. At 16 feet long and 6 feet wide, the car is similar in size to a Tesla Model 3 but comes in at a dramatically lower price point.
The e7 is powered by a single electric motor with 100 kilowatts of peak power, reaching a top speed of 93 miles per hour, according to CnEVPost. Buyers can choose between two battery packs: a 48-kilowatt-hour version offering up to 280 miles of range, and a 57.6 kWh version extending the range to 323 miles.
BYD's new EV model is available in three variants, starting at just US$ 14,500, according to Electrek. For a limited time, customers can receive a US$ 700 discount if they purchase before 30 June, bringing the entry-level cost down to US$ 13,700. As Electrek points out, this places the car at about half the price of a Tesla Model 3.
"Just amazing," one commenter on an Electrek article wrote in reaction to the price point.
Like many of BYD's offerings, the sedan will only be available in China — for now. BYD already exports several EVs to Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and more countries. But EV experts say the low price would be harder to maintain after import tariffs, regulatory costs, and feature upgrades required for Western markets.
Still, the e7's aggressive pricing could reshape the Chinese EV market and strengthen BYD's position as an industry leader. In 2024, BYD sold a record 4.25 million new energy vehicles, a more than 40 percent increase from its 2023 numbers, according to Car News China. This rapid expansion — and the similar success of other EV makers — is a major win for the planet.
Transportation is the second-largest source of environmental pollution, right behind electricity and heating. Unlike gas-powered cars, electric vehicles produce no tailpipe pollution and don't rely on dirty energy sources to run.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, broader EV adoption could lead to better public health, reducing the risk of respiratory issues, chronic illnesses, and even cancer tied to air pollution.
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