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

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

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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. Once up and running, BYD aims to produce 150,000 EVs a year.

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Cheap tyre dumping is “pure smuggling”: JK Tyre’s Dr. Raghupati Singhania | Autocar Professional

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expressed concerns that the dumping of low-cost tyres into the country earlier, which came largely from China, has now started coming from other Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Raghupati Singhania, the Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.,

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BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales

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A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Best known for its low-cost EVs, such as the Dolphin, Atto 3, and sleek Seal sedan, BYD is taking its game up a notch in 2024.

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BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales

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BYD is already leading in growing EV markets like Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia. It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. Although BYD has established itself as a low-cost EV maker, it’s expanding into new segments. billion (31.5 billion yuan).

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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Electrek’s Take Although BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Dolphin or Seagull, it is expanding into key segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups. The Shark will look to take market share from Toyota’s Hilux and Isuzu’s D-MAX in key markets like Thailand, Australia, and South Africa.

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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

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Instead, BYD and Tesla need to work together “to increase the new energy vehicle ‘cake.’” ’” Although BYD is known for its low-cost EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 SUV, the brand is rapidly expanding into new segments and markets. 1, headed for Europe.

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