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BYD's Strategic Move into Turkey's EV Market
BYD is gearing up to construct a huge electric vehicle (EV) factory in Turkey, with plans to invest $1 billion. The announcement follows BYD's first manufacturing opening in Thailand, with further locations planned in Mexico and Brazil as the company pushes into international markets.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Turkey, is slated to make the official announcement about the accord on Monday. The plant will be constructed in the province of Manisa, and officials there informed Bloomberg that a ceremony will be held there.
BYD Confident Despite EU's New Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Electrek reports that a new round of tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese electric vehicle imports may not be a problem for BYD's new factory. The European Union slapped more taxes on Chinese electric vehicles this week, with rates reaching 38.1%.
Even though BYD was a part of it, it was at the bottom with a 17.4% premium. There will be a rate increase of up to 48.1% for competitors like SAIC, who will receive an additional 38.1% in tasks.
With the "EU premium" helping to boost profits on certain EVs in Europe compared to China, BYD is certain it can weather the additional tariffs.
Each Seal U model sold in the EU generates approximately 14,300 euros ($15,360) for BYD, according to research by Rhodium Group. Approximately 1,300 euros ($1,400) comes in from sales in China. The study acknowledges that a tariff increase of 50% or more would have an effect, but it might have an even greater negative impact on European automakers.
Turkey's Tariff Reductions Open Doors for BYD
Last week, Turkey loosened tariffs in an effort to attract investments, including those from BYD. A substantial opportunity presented itself to the Chinese EV manufacturer in Turkey this past year, as electric cars made up 7.5% of new vehicle sales.
As of Thursday, BYD has opened its first facility in Thailand; now, it is expanding to Turkey with a new electric vehicle plant. Thailand is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles, with BYD being the country's best-selling brand.
By 2030, Thailand plans to have 30% of its vehicles electrified. Almost half of Thailand's electric vehicle sales are BYDs. With a 9% share, it is also the third biggest passenger automobile brand. However, officials are looking into it because of a recent price reduction of around $10,000.
Additional electric vehicle (EV) assembly plants in Mexico and Brazil will soon be revealed by BYD. With factories in important worldwide markets, BYD aims to speed up its expansion abroad.
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