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BYD breaks into Toyota-dominated Japan as EV sales climb

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According to the latest sales data, BYD accounted for nearly 3% of Japan’s EV market in the first half of 2024. BYD launched its first EV, the Atto 3, in Japan in January 2023. A year and a half later, the Chinese automaker is already making a big statement as it cuts into Japan’s hard-to-crack auto market.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

Baua Electric

Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan. Although demand remained strong in North America and Europe, pressure in Japan and China led to fewer sales. In overseas markets, like Brazil, it starts at around $20,000.

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BYD to duel with Tesla in Japan’s growing EV market

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BYD has officially begun selling EVs in Japan, joining the likes of Tesla and Nissan in selling a lineup of electric vehicles in the country. While Japan has continually proven a challenging market for EVs to enter, this hasn’t stopped major brands like Tesla from jumping into the mix to attempt to change that.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. The partnership could include a new EV platform.

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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. per cent market share. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 Mar 2024, 18:12 PM The 2025 Nissan GT-R has been revealed for Japanese markets and while not officially confirmed, this could be the last production model of the GT-R. Also Read : Nissan and Honda may team up for affordable EVs that challenge Chinese brands.

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Ghosn: Renault-Nissan needs both high- and low-spec EVs to be player in China market; ongoing importance of gov’t support

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The China market is currently oriented toward “lower-spec” models—i.e., more affordable. The two are also working very hard, in conjunction with partner Dongfeng, to introduce a low-spec affordable EV, Ghosn said. Unfortunately, he noted, these models are not selling very well in China. —Carlos Ghosn. —Carlos Ghosn.

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