Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

The world's auto industry is getting a shake-up from Chinese automakers that are quickly expanding across the globe, offering relatively affordable electric vehicles designed to wow car buyers with sl

Chinese EV makers also face a 100 per cent tariff in ... the Middle East, South America and Russia. China's dominance in its domestic market remains unchallenged, with local brands projected ...

Based on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform, the bZ5 is 4,780 mm long, 1,866 mm wide, and 1,510 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,880 mm. That’s about the size of the new Tesla Model Y, which is 4,797 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, and 1,624 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm.

China's CATL makes more than a third of electric vehicle batteries sold worldwide and also supplies VW and Toyota.

“China’s car sales to Russia and Belarus have more than doubled ... of [up to] 245 per cent,” AlixPartners said. Chinese EV makers also face a 100 per cent tariff in Canada, 35 per cent ...