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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Electrek

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Kia revealed a new EV lineup at its first EV Day in October.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

Baua Electric

BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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Look out Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz! Toyota plotting affordable all-electric baby HiLux  

EV Central

In a recent interview with US industry journal Automotive News , Toyota North America’s CEO Ted Ogawa said that the carmaker wanted a ‘baby HiLux’ to rival the strong-selling Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz and hinted that such a ute could be battery-powered. READ MORE: Electric HiLux incoming!

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Splendid Wall readies EV battery meeting, analysis in Thailand

Baua Electric

is finalizing plans to take a position as much as $30 million to arrange a untouched battery bind meeting plant in Thailand, the place it is going to get started creating a compact electrical automotive upcoming occasion, consistent with an organization reputable. BANGKOK — China’s Splendid Wall Motor Co.

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Reports of an electric vehicle sales slowdown may be exaggerated

Teslarati

In a report, Bloomberg News noted that pure electric car makers like Tesla stand to hold 7% of the global vehicle market this 2023. Also interesting is the fact that electric cars are also growing in countries like India, Thailand, and Indonesia. In Thailand alone, electric vehicles have captured 9% of the cars sold in the country.

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BYD reveals launch price for Dolphin electric hatchback in key right-hand drive market

The Driven EV News

BYD has a launch date and a price for the affordable Dolphin in Thailand. What can we expect here in Australia if it's launched later this year? The post BYD reveals launch price for Dolphin electric hatchback in key right-hand drive market appeared first on The Driven.

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