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BYD Begins Retail Sales in Argentina With Three Electrified Models Under Tariff-Free Quota

BYD aims to capture early share using a 7,800‑unit allocation under Argentina’s tariff-free program.

Influencers pose for a photo at the launch event of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni
Stephen Deng, country manager of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD in Argentina, poses for a photo after an interview in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni
People attend the launch event of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni
Stephen Deng, country manager of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD in Argentina, reacts after an interview in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni

Overview

  • BYD launched sales on Oct. 8 in Buenos Aires with the electric Dolphin Mini and Yuan Pro plus the Song Pro DM‑i plug‑in hybrid.
  • Dolphin Mini is priced at $22,990 (GL) and $23,990 (GS), Yuan Pro at $29,990 (GL) and $30,990 (GS), and Song Pro DM‑i at $34,990 (GL) and $36,990 (GS).
  • The models qualify for Argentina’s scheme waiving the usual 35% tariff for up to 50,000 EVs and hybrids that enter under a $16,000 FOB threshold.
  • BYD reports a 14‑dealer launch network and offers 6‑year/150,000 km vehicle coverage plus 8‑year/150,000 km battery warranties.
  • The company projects more than 1,300 sales in 2025 as Chinese brands dominate allocations and Argentina anticipates about 40,000 electrified imports by end‑January.