Core Insights - BYD's shares dropped by as much as 8.25% following the announcement of price cuts on 22 electric and plug-in hybrid models, effective until the end of June [1][3] - Significant price reductions include a 20% cut for the Seagull hatchback to 55,800 Chinese yuan ($7,780) and a 34% reduction for the Seal dual-motor hybrid sedan to 102,800 yuan [2] - Analysts from Citi predict a 30% to 40% increase in dealership footfall due to the price cuts, indicating a potential boost in sales [3] Company Performance - Other Chinese automakers also experienced declines in share prices, with Geely Automobile down 7.29%, Great Wall Motor Co down 2.94%, Li Auto down 4.93%, and Xpeng down 4.19% [4] - Despite the price cuts, Citi's analysts do not foresee a significant erosion of competitors' market share, expecting robust sales growth for new energy vehicle companies priced below 200,000 Chinese yuan [4]
China's BYD sees shares plunge 8% as EV maker cuts prices