For electric vehicles (EVs) to truly go mainstream, they need to be more affordable. Automakers are working to cut costs and Chinese EV giant BYD Co Ltd (BYDDY) is already racing ahead. With a vertically integrated business model and full control of its supply chain, BYD is selling cars at a much cheaper sticker price.Its cheapest model, the BYD Seagull, just got a price cut. The 2025 Seagull now starts at only 56,800 yuan (around $7,800), down from its earlier price of 69,800 yuan ($9,500). The promotion a ...