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BYD Readies Thai Exports as Chinese EVs Lead in Southeast Asia

BYD Readies Thai Exports as Chinese EVs Lead in Southeast Asia

Government electric vehicle EV incentives in Thailand and Indonesia are significantly influencing the region’s auto market, lifting Chinese brands while slumping Japanese incumbents.

BYD will start shipping Thai-built plug-in hybrids to Europe in late August, while in Indonesia, EV share approached 10% in the first half of 2025, with sales soaring 366% compared to last year.

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