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

Baua Electric

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. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.

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Reports of an electric vehicle sales slowdown may be exaggerated

Teslarati

A look at reports in the past months would show that a narrative around electric vehicle sales has formed. Considering the trends in the sales of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning and startups like Lucid Motors, skeptics have claimed that electric cars are seeing a demand problem. That’s an increase of 36% from 2022.

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

Baua Electric

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 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.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

Green Car Congress

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Commuter EMs / EBs. Platform strategy.

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Splendid Wall readies EV battery meeting, analysis in Thailand

Baua Electric

is finalizing plans to take a position as much as $30 million to arrange a untouched battery bind meeting plant in Thailand, the place it is going to get started creating a compact electrical automotive upcoming occasion, consistent with an organization reputable. BANGKOK — China’s Splendid Wall Motor Co.

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BYD breaks into Toyota-dominated Japan as EV sales climb

Baua Electric

According to the latest sales data, BYD accounted for nearly 3% of Japan’s EV market in the first half of 2024. BYD led the charge in Japan as EV sales continued climbing. BYD continues gaining ground in Japan with a wide range of affordable electric cars. BYD’s sales fell last month, but the automaker still moved up from No.

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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. The Japanese automaker’s global sales are down 0.9% from June 2023.

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