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Chinese EV Makers BYD and NIO Set Sales Records, Gain Ground on Tesla Despite Price War

  • BYD sold a record 151,193 fully electric vehicles in September, closing the gap with Tesla. Through Q3, BYD sold 431,603 EVs.

  • NIO hit a new record with 55,432 EV deliveries in Q3, a 75.4% increase year-over-year.

  • BYD and NIO are expanding globally, with new model launches planned for Europe, Japan, India, Australia, and more.

  • Despite a price war sparked by Tesla, Chinese automakers like BYD and NIO continue gaining market share.

  • NIO launched several new models in 2022, including its ES6 SUV and first electric station wagon, the ET5 Touring.

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