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BYD Lands Thousands of EVs in Argentina, Opens Atto 2 Pre‑Sale After Zárate Arrival

BYD is pivoting from a mass delivery to a pre‑sale launch that tees up a broader lineup.

Overview

  • Roughly 6,000 BYD vehicles were unloaded at the port of Zárate this week, marking a rapid scale‑up of the brand’s local push.
  • Three models are currently on sale — Dolphin (Dolphin Mini), Yuan Pro and Song Pro DM‑i — with published prices from $22,990 to $36,990.
  • BYD set a mid‑February presentation for the Atto 2 and opened a $500 reservation pre‑sale with undisclosed perks for the first 200 buyers.
  • The company previewed additional arrivals, including the Shark hybrid pickup and other SUVs and a sedan, with final specs subject to local homologation.
  • BYD targets up to about 60,000 imports in 2026, and executives signaled willingness to bring units beyond the 50,000 duty‑free quota even if that means paying the 35% tariff.