BYD Reaches 100,000 EV Milestone in Brazil as Europe Considers Response to Chinese EV Surge

As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD has rolled out its 100,000th new-energy vehicle from its Brazilian assembly line, underscoring the growth potential for Chinese products in South America, just as electric cars fuel fresh tension in Europe. China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) producer reached the landmark on July 16, reflecting BYD’s rapid expansion as governments increasingly push for local manufacturing and job creation. The milestone vehicle was a BYD Seagull, which came off the line at the Camacari plant, which has...

By Chelsea Yang