BYD Launches Third EV Model In Toyota Homeground, Priced Aggressively To Compete Against Popular RAV4 PHEV
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BYD Co Ltd has launched its third electric vehicle model, the BYD Seal sedan, in Japan, directly competing with Toyota's RAV4 PHEV. The Seal will be available in two variants, with deliveries starting in July and August. BYD is offering an introductory discount for the first 1,000 customers.
June 25, 2024 | 12:18 pm
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BYD Co Ltd has launched the BYD Seal sedan in Japan, its third EV model in the market, with aggressive pricing and introductory discounts to compete with Toyota's RAV4 PHEV.
The launch of the BYD Seal sedan in Japan, with competitive pricing and introductory discounts, is likely to boost BYD's market presence and sales in a competitive market dominated by Toyota.
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Toyota faces new competition in Japan from BYD's launch of the Seal sedan, which is priced aggressively to compete with Toyota's popular RAV4 PHEV.
BYD's aggressive pricing and introductory discounts for the Seal sedan could impact Toyota's market share and sales of the RAV4 PHEV in Japan.
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