Tesla’s bid to regain China market share, BYD outsells BMW in Hong Kong: 7 EV reads


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1. Tesla plans 6-seat version of Model Y to reclaim lost market share in China

Tesla will introduce a longer, six-seat version of its popular Model Y SUV in China, a strategic move aimed at reclaiming market share in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market amid increasing competition from domestic rivals.

2. China and Europe power 24% growth in global EV sales in June

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged 24 per cent in June from a year earlier, driven by strong demand in China and Europe, while the US fell behind, according to the market research firm Rho Motion.

3. Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC

A worker cleans a robotaxi in Shanghai. Photo: AP
A worker cleans a robotaxi in Shanghai. Photo: AP

Driverless cabs in China could account for 6 per cent of the country’s total taxi market, aided by advanced digital infrastructure and consumer willingness to embrace new technologies, according to HSBC.

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