How China's EV makers aim to beat Tesla, legacy automakers in Europe

BYD Seal U Munich IAA 2023 Arc 2024 Max — The BYD Seal U SUV at the Munich auto show in 2023. BYD has already launched six EVs in Europe despite relatively small sales. (MAX WALDERSDORF)

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May 30, 2024 11:24 AM

LONDON -- Starting in the 1980s, European automakers steadily conquered China, racking up millions in sales with little local competition.

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