However, BYD still dwarfs its competitors in China overall. Seven of the top 10 bestselling EVs in China are BYD models, with the BYD Song compact SUV the most popular of the lot.

The company is going global, having embarked on a rapid worldwide expansion that focuses on markets in South America, Australia, and Europe. A limited number of BYD models are now available in the UK.

According to Reuters, BYD is eyeing the American market with caution due to geopolitical tensions and the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, and is unlikely to gain a foothold in the country any time soon.

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