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BYD slashes price of Sealion 7 premium model as it chases down Toyota to be country’s best selling car company

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First reported by The Driven · 2 August at 1:37 pm

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The Driven·EV specialists·2 August at 1:37 pm

BYD slashes price of Sealion 7 premium model as it chases down Toyota to be country’s best selling car company

BYD has announced a new driveaway offer on its best-selling EV in Australia as it seeks to chase down Toyota to be the country’s biggest seller of new cars. The post BYD slashes price of Sealion 7…

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The quick read

  • BYD has announced a new driveaway offer on its Sealion 7 premium model in Australia
  • The offer is part of BYD's strategy to chase down Toyota as the country's biggest seller of new cars
  • The move targets the EV market, where BYD is already a strong player
  • BYD's best-selling EV in Australia is the Sealion 7

For dealers: Australian dealers should be prepared for increased competition in the EV market, particularly from Chinese brands like BYD

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The fact that BYD is targeting Toyota, the long-time market leader, suggests that the Chinese brand is confident in its ability to compete at the top level of the Australian market

The Pricing Play

BYD's decision to slash the price of the Sealion 7 premium model is a clear attempt to gain market share and put pressure on its competitors, including Toyota, to respond with their own pricing adjustments

The Sealion 7 is a key model for BYD in Australia, and the new driveaway offer will likely attract more buyers to the brand, potentially at the expense of other EV manufacturers

The Market Impact

The move by BYD will likely lead to increased competition in the EV market, with other manufacturers forced to consider their own pricing strategies in response

The Dealer Response

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