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Record 20 Chinese car brands at Paris Motor Show as EV competition intensifies
RFI English·CN · FR·1 day ago
Chinese EV maker BYD plans to expand its European workforce to ~40,000 by 2030, a fourfold increase from current levels. This signals deepening local investment amid EU tariff scrutiny on Chinese EVs, potentially reshaping regional supply chains and competitive dynamics.
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BYD is confirmed to be expanding its European workforce to 40,000 by 2030 and initiating production in Hungary. Concurrently, BYD is reportedly considering additional manufacturing facilities in France, indicating a strategic shift towards localized production to mitigate anticipated EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. The full scope and timeline of these additional investments remain uncertain.