Another BYD model managed to snag third place, while second place was snagged by a Korean-made Hyundai.
Japan is an industrial juggernaut and has long been one of the world’s biggest car exporters. Despite this, the country’s appetite for all-electric cars is extremely low. In the first half of 2023, just 2% of Japan’s new car sales were represented by pure battery EVs . The fact that local automakers like Toyota and Honda only offer a handful of battery-powered models on their own turf isn’t helping grow the adoption rate either. And here’s where the Chinese automakers come in. Again.
The Hyundai Kona EV, which is made in South Korea, got second place with 151 points, while the BYD Dolphin received 241 points. But perhaps more telling was the scarcity of Japanese models in this year's test. Of the 18 contenders, only four were Japanese: the Lexus RZ and then three electric work vans. And the first- and third-place honors are yet another feather in BYD's cap.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BYD #1 In World In Plugin Vehicle Sales In 2023Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries
Read more »
Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Top California Auto Sales in 2023 — Thanks, Cali!Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries
Read more »
BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2: the family EV saloon battleCAR Magazine UK compares the BYD Seal with the Tesla Model 3 Highland and Polestar 2 with pictures, specs and verdict
Read more »
Top 5 Michael Kors Bags to Start Your Designer Handbag Collection 2023 / 2024 » Fashion AllureLatest Fashion Trends, Shoes and Accessories, Celebrity Style
Read more »
Christmas Gift Guide 2023Christmas Gift Guide 2023 - thread
Read more »
Industry News: Fashion and Culture for November 2023Industry News: Fashion and Culture for November 2023 - thread
Read more »