BYD’s cheapest EV in China just got even more affordable. After cutting prices this month, the BYD Seagull EV starts at just 56,800 yuan, or under $8,000.

In the world of electric vehicles (EV), a Chinese car maker has gotten the upper hand over Tesla in just a few years. And it seems to be just getting started.

An electric bus, operated by Transport for London (TfL) and made by BYD, in London on 15 March, 2016 (AFP via Getty Images) BYD may also face similar issues to other Chinese tech giants like ...