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Spain emerges as BYD’s European launchpad

Spain emerges as BYD's European launchpad

Valencia and Barcelona eclipse Rotterdam as ports of entry for Chinese EV maker

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Potential buyers look over a BYD Atto 3 at a dealership in Sant Cugat del Valles, near Barcelona, in September. © Reuters

JACOPO ROMANELLI

ROME — Spain imported the largest number of BYD vehicles in the European Union in the first 10 months of the year, with analysts saying the Mediterranean country is a more attractive launchpad for the Chinese automaker than other ports in Western Europe.