Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

An electric “dolphin” launching at Sea World could be responsible for creating a new wave through Australia’s automotive industry.

That is the prediction of market experts, who say the launch of BYD’s Dolphin electric car next week could start a price battle among other manufacturers and make the technology accessible to a wider audience.

But they warn Australia still needs better policies to ensure the competition takes hold and more consumer education about the…