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Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off

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After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD. He said China’s government was quick to get behind EV tech with massive tax advantages, free subsidies, and investments in battery makers like CATL. BYD sold 146,395 EVs last month, up 22% YOY and 9% from April.

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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4

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Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla ultimately sold more EVs over the entire year, but BYD pulled ahead of the U.S. Tesla Model 3 (Europe-market refresh) Unlike Tesla, BYD isn’t EV-exclusive. automaker in the fourth quarter. On Tuesday, Tesla said it delivered 1.8

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

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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. With the $7,500 EV tax credit, the EV starts at under $40,000.

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Biden administration considers penalties for Chinese EV companies in Mexico

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“We’re not going to let China flood our market making it impossible for American autoauto manufacturers to compete fairly. White House to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs to fend off cheap imports The White House is thinking of adding penalties to the tariff if Chinese EV makers move production to Mexico to circumvent new import taxes.

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

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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. The nation is seeing a surge in EV sales with hefty incentives, tax breaks, and other measures to promote domestic production. billion in EV investments.

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EVs reach 90% market share in Norway as the overall auto market falters – Charged EVs

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Battery EVs took a 90% share, as recent tax changes make PHEVs less appealing. of the entire auto market. The steady rise of EVs is occurring against a backdrop of slower overall auto sales. Legacy vehicles are subject to heavy taxes, but there are few affordable electric models. of the market, up from 90.1% year-on-year.

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Tesla to bring LFP battery supply chain to US – Bloomberg News – ET Auto

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This year, Tesla’s cheapest cars, the Model 3 compact sedan, lost tax credits for the purchase of EVs under the Inflation Reduction Act. China currently houses the largest manufacturers of LFP batteries, including BYD and CATL, which supply Tesla.