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China’s hybrid car exports to EU up 200%; response to Tesla’s ‘flying car’: 7 EV reads

From CATL’s profit dip to analyst warning anti-China protectionism is hurting US carmakers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

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China’s BYD plans to build new factories in Europe to increase market share amid rising trade barriers overseas and reduced domestic fiscal support.

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Chinese EV makers face rising international trade barriers and changing domestic fiscal support.

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From CATL’s profit dip to analyst warning anti-China protectionism is hurting US carmakers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Published: 3:30pm, 28 Oct 2026

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. BYD to build new factories in Europe to beat trade barriers aimed at Chinese EVs

China’s BYD will build new factories in Europe for a bigger market share, as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker faces fiscal support pullback at home and rising trade barriers overseas, according to an executive.

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