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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

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China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas. BYD plans to expand EV market share in Europe BYD began selling vehicles in Europe in 2021, starting in Norway. share of Europe’s EV market.

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SK On may start mass producing LFP batteries for automakers in 2026 – executive – ET Auto

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” Automakers are expanding their use of different types of battery chemistry, such as LFP, in a bid to cut costs to make affordable EVs and avoid supply chain concerns around materials like cobalt. SK On has production sites in the United States, South Korea, Hungary, and China. market at all. We are flexible.”

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

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Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. 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. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV.

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Hyundai says EVs are ‘top priority’ in the US with massive $7.6B Metaplant opening soon

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Despite the competition pulling back, Hyundai is racing full speed ahead as it looks to close the gap with Tesla in the US electric vehicle market. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 interior (Source: Hyundai) Although the battery unit will come online about a year later, it will be sourced from Hyundai’s Hungary plant.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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The strategy is to help get German EV shoppers closer to the brand, raise brand awareness, and build sales of its affordable EVs in Europe’s largest automobile market. While the Atto3, Han, and Tang aren’t stunners, BYD is leaning on the fact that they are practical and affordable.

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

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As new electric cars roll out in China, BYD sees joint venture brands (overseas automakers) market share falling from 40% to 10%. For example, BYD is building a plant in Hungary that will “be Europe, for Europe.” In response, Ford is shifting from larger to smaller, more affordable EVs.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

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Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (Source: Audi AG) The race for more affordable EVs The new lower-cost Audi EV is “not a four-metre car,” according to Döllner. “We Ford is shifting its plans to smaller, more affordable EVs. Rivian R3X (Source: Rivian) Audi’s parent company, Volkswagen, announced it aims to begin producing its most affordable ID.1

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