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Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Green Car Congress

Chinese companies make up 56% of the EV battery market, followed by Korean companies (26%) and Japanese manufacturers (10%). One-third of the world’s EV batteries come from the Chinese company, which provides lithium-ion batteries to Tesla, Peugeot, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

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BYD to start testing L3 autonomous driving on highways in China

Electrek

Among the latest is Chinese vehicle giant BYD, which has joined Mercedes and BMW in receiving permits to test their L3 technology on high-speed roads. more… The post BYD to start testing L3 autonomous driving on highways in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. 2023 Yangwang U8.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

EV Central

It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. Chinese cars sit number three behind Japan and Thailand in terms of popularity in Australia. That tally will spiral when the BYD Dolphin arrives.

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BYD Launches 1,000+ HP Supercar And SUV Under YangWang Luxury EV Brand

Electric Cars Report

Chinese EV maker BYD unveiled its first new YangWang sub-brand on Thursday, which aims to compete with European luxury marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz BYD unveiled its first two luxury car models, the U8 electric off-roader and U9 electric sports car.

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Tesla Just Had Its Best Year, but Still Got Passed By BYD

The Truth About Cars

Despite that success, the company fell behind Chinese automaker BYD for the first time. While Tesla enjoyed the top EV sales spot for a long time, Chinese automakers have rapidly gained ground. BYD surpassed Tesla, but GAC Aion and SAIC-GM-Wiling are not far behind.

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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

CN EV Post

A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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