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China EV price war escalates, market share over profit

South China Morning Post — April 28, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC

Summary: BYD predicts electric cars will replace petrol vehicles. A discount war saw prices drop by 10% on 50 models. Goldman Sachs warns of negative industry profitability if BYD lowers prices by 10,300 yuan per vehicle. China's EV market accounts for 60% of global sales. BYD, profitable, aims for overseas expansion. Xpeng's president expects price stabilization to drive long-term EV development.

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