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BYD to Build EV Factory in Hungary for Localised Production in Europe

Electric Cars Report

BYD, Chinese leading electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the next stage of its European strategy with the construction of a brand-new manufacturing and production centre in Szeged, Hungary.

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BYD looks to further electrify Europe, selecting Hungary for its first EV production facility

Electrek

As Chinese EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) closes in on current global sales leader Tesla, a massive factor in its strategy includes expansions in the EU. Less than two months after BYD shared plans to expand passenger EV production to Europe, we now know that journey will begin in Hungary.

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CATL to build €7B battery plant in Hungary, its second in Europe

Teslarati

Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, or CATL, has announced a massive investment to build a new cell manufacturing plant in Europe. billion to build a 100 GWh battery plant in Hungary. CATL announced on Friday that it would invest €7.34 ” I’d love to hear from you!

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BYD inks preliminary land purchase in Hungary for plant that will build EVs for Europe

Baua Electric

Two months after announcing it had selected Hungary as the desired location of its first passenger EV production facility in Europe, Build Your Dreams (BYD) has completed a preliminary sales agreement for the Hungarian land those facilities should eventually sit atop. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe

Electrek

Chinese-owned automaker BYD has announced plans to build a factory in Europe in hopes of bringing its affordable EVs to the masses there. As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location.

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BYD Buys Car Distributor in Germany, fueling Push in Europe

Teslarati

Hedin is a Swedish company that distributes other Chinese car brands across Germany, including BYD and XPeng. The Chinese automaker predicts that its overseas market will account for 50% of its total global sales in the future. The company also hired former Fiat Chrysler COO Alfredo Altavilla, to help with its expansion into Europe.

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Are Chinese electric buses exempt from European EV tariffs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In June, the EU announced import tariffs on Chinese EVs ranging from 17.4% The rationale behind the new tariffs is that the Chinese government has unfairly subsidized its auto industry, enabling Chinese automakers to sell EVs at prices European brands can’t match. BYD has established a factory in Hungary.

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