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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Amy Hawkins

China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%

Workers assemble an EV car inside BYD's first electric vehicle factory in southeast Asia, in Rayong, Thailand.
Workers assemble an EV car inside BYD's first electric vehicle factory in southeast Asia, in Rayong, Thailand. Photograph: Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters

China’s share of the global electric vehicle market reached 76% in October, the country’s automotive trade body said, reflecting strong demand for EVs in the country even as western tariffs risk hobbling exports.

Between January and October, sales of EVs reached 14.1m units, according to the China Passenger Car Association, with 69% of those sales in China. In October, China’s share surpassed three-quarters.

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