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China’s BYD tops 1.6 million BEV sales in 2023

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The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe It was a huge year for profits at Chinese auto behemoth BYD. Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and hybrids, BYD sold 3 million vehicles in 2023. Tallying up its year-end sales, it’s a massive 62% growth from 2022. million vehicles.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

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Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD may consider exporting two SUVs – the Yangwang U8 and the Fang Cheng Bao 5­ – to Europe, company executives told Automobilwoche. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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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. The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. Chinese companies MG, BYD, and Chery have also been scouting sites in Mexico and talking to officials for better access to the North American market. Get started here.

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

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BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025. We reported earlier this month that BYD looks to crush gas-powered car sales with its newest platform. The 30% offers room for Chinese brands to grow. For example, BYD is building a plant in Hungary that will “be Europe, for Europe.”

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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With the production launch of the electric compact SUV EQA at the Rastatt plant (Germany) and the current decision to locate EQB production in the Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the company is taking further important steps toward making its product portfolio CO? In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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New Daimler compact car plant begins production at BBAC in China

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million square meters, the Beijing-compact car site complements the current Mercedes-Benz’ compact model plants in Rastatt (Germany) and Kecskemet (Hungary) as well as the Valmet Automotive plant in Finland. The GLA is, after the GLK, the second SUV that is manufactured in China.

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