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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 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 was Thailand’s best-selling EV maker last year. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV.

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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. Kia revealed a new EV lineup at its first EV Day in October.

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

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After dominating its home market and the world’s largest for EVs, BYD is quickly expanding overseas. BYD is already leading in growing EV markets like Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia. 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 EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

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’” 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. It will join the 1,200 hp U8 off-roader that costs around $150,000 in BYD’s luxury Yanwang brand. 1, headed for Europe.

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

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A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. A BYD spokesperson confirmed to Electrek that its first electric pickup will be a mid-to-large size model developed for global markets. BYD’s Shark electric pickup will meet the growing demand in China and global markets. of the electric pickup market in China last year.

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