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Toyota Australia fights back: How the world’s biggest car maker plans to stop BYD’s charge with a massive electrification push

First reported by EV Central · 20 July at 12:03 am

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Toyota Australia is fighting back against BYD's charge with a massive electrification push
The plan includes a flood of new hybrids and plug-in models
Toyota aims to reclaim momentum in Australia
The move is a response to the growing presence of Chinese brands

For dealers: Australian dealers should be prepared for a significant shift in Toyota's product lineup and marketing strategy as the brand attempts to counter BYD's growing market share

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The ADME angle

Toyota's electrification push is a clear indication that the brand is feeling the pressure from BYD's aggressive pricing and feature-packed offerings in the Australian market

The Chinese Threat

The rise of Chinese brands like BYD has been a wake-up call for Toyota, which has traditionally dominated the Australian market with its hybrid models, but is now facing stiff competition from cheaper and more technologically advanced alternatives

BYD's success in Australia can be attributed to its ability to offer high-quality vehicles at a lower price point than traditional brands like Toyota, which has forced the Japanese giant to rethink its strategy and invest heavily in electrification

The Electrification Blueprint

Toyota's electrification blueprint is a comprehensive plan that includes a range of new hybrid and plug-in models, which will be designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers and help the brand regain its momentum in the Australian market

The new models will likely be priced competitively with BYD's offerings, which will put pressure on Toyota dealers to maintain their profit margins and find new ways to add value to the sales process

Taking Action

One decisive action that Toyota dealers can take this week is to review their current stock and ordering processes to ensure they are prepared for the influx of new electrification models, and to start developing strategies for marketing and selling these vehicles to a new generation of eco-conscious buyers

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EV CentralEV specialists20 July at 12:03 am

Toyota Australia fights back: How the world’s biggest car maker plans to stop BYD’s charge with a massive electrification push

Toyota has unveiled an ambitious electrification blueprint designed to reclaim momentum in Australia, with a flood of new hybrids, plug-in

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Toyota Australia fights back: How the world’s biggest car maker plans to stop BYD’s charge with a massive electrification push

The quick read

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The Chinese Threat

The Electrification Blueprint

Taking Action

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The Electrification Blueprint

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