Chinese automakers scout European plants

Chinese automakers are actively searching Europe for existing assembly plants to bypass expected EU local content rules. BYD plans to fully own and refurbish a facility to accelerate localized production.

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Stella Li (C), in charge of international business of electric vehicle maker BYD from China, presents the new heavy duty truck model ETT 44 at the IAA Transportation fair in Hanover, Germany, September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ilona Wissenbach

BYD CO LTD-H is scouting European assembly plants to accelerate local production ahead of expected EU local content rules, according to senior European adviser Alfredo Altavilla.

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