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BYD and Leapmotor defy EV market slowdown with strong sales

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BYD and Leapmotor have shown strong sales performance despite a general slowdown in China's electric vehicle market. BYD, the world's largest EV maker, reported its highest sales in nine months, driven by new model launches and strong exports. Leapmotor, known for its affordable smart EVs, also saw significant year-on-year growth, partly due to its partnership with Stellantis. Analysts predict that smaller EV players will struggle with declining sales and increasing losses due to intense competition. AI

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BYD and Leapmotor defy EV market slowdown with strong sales

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals

    Top performers BYD and Leapmotor clawed their way up higher in terms of sales last month, even as China’s electric vehicle (EV) market was shrinking amid weaker consumer demand. However, smaller players were expected to face falling sales and mounting losses for the rest of the y…

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