BYD Debuts €23,000 Hatchback in Europe in Race for Cheaper EVs

BYD Co. is raising the stakes in Europe’s race for cheaper electric vehicles with the European launch of the Dolphin Surf, a fully electric hatchback that will sell for less than €23,000 ($26,100).

The Chinese manufacturer presented the model in Berlin on Wednesday, announcing that the standard version with a range of 220 kilometers (137 miles) will be priced at €19,990 in Germany until the end of June and cost €22,990 after that. The car offers premium features like a rotating touchscreen, keyless entry and advanced cruise control features.