Europe
BYD mulls building its 3rd European plant in Germany, report says
BYD is considering setting up its third European car assembly plant in Germany as it looks to build brand awareness among European customers as a local manufacturer, according to Reuters.
BYD signs deal to build energy storage project with capacity of up to 1.6 GWh in Poland
BYD's energy storage unit has signed an agreement with Poland's Greenvolt Power to develop a battery energy storage system project in the European country.
Xpeng makes entry into more European markets
Xpeng has entered automotive markets in Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with sales scheduled to begin in the second quarter.
Lynk & Co presents 08 hybrid SUV in Europe, starting at $55,630 in select markets
- The Lynk & Co 08 will be launched in Europe in June, offering 200 km of WLTP battery range.
- The Lynk & Co 08 is Lynk & Co's third model in Europe, following the Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 02.
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BYD to launch Atto 2 compact SUV in France, starting at $30,440
The compact SUV was presented on Tuesday at the La Défense Arena in Paris.
Nio exec named 1st chair of new working group to promote China-EU auto cooperation
- The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU has set up an automotive working group, and Nio's vice president for Europe, Zhang Hui, has been appointed as the group's first chairman.
- Companies in the automotive supply chain have been calling for such a group since the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs.
Xpeng officially enters UK with G6 SUV, deliveries to begin in Mar
- Xpeng has launched the right-hand-drive version of the G6 in the UK with a starting price of £39,990 ($49,800).
- Xpeng plans to open 20 stores in the UK in 2025 with dealer partner IML.
BYD launches Yuan Up compact SUV in Europe
The Yuan Up, rebranded locally as the Atto 2, is the ninth model BYD has launched in Europe.
CATL expected to announce new European JV battery plant this year
CATL currently has battery plants in Germany and Hungary, and last month announced plans for a new joint venture battery plant in Spain with Stellantis.
BYD Yuan Up compact SUV makes European debut
- The Yuan Up has been rebranded as the Atto 2 in Europe, with a local launch expected next month.
- The Atto 2 is expected to be priced between the Dolphin and Atto 3 in Europe.
