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BYD India To Raise EV Prices 2–3% From May 1

The increase shows companies moving to protect margins as costs climb.

Overview

  • BYD will lift prices across its entire India lineup when new rates start on May 1, 2026.
  • The company pegs the rise at 2–3%, or roughly ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 by model, while MotorBeam projects some variants could climb to over ₹1.5 lakh.
  • Before the change, BYD’s range runs from ₹24.99 lakh for the Atto 3 to ₹54.90 lakh for the top-spec Sealion 7.
  • BYD cites higher input, battery, and shipping costs linked to global supply strains around the Strait of Hormuz.
  • This is the second adjustment of 2026 after a ₹50,000 January increase on the Sealion 7 base variant, and buyers have a short window to book at current prices as Hyundai and Tata have also moved to small hikes.