The growth is spearheaded by BYD. Seven out of 10 EVs sold in the country are from the brand, which also leads hybrid sales.

The electric vehicle maker's move to buy the plant is the latest example of Chinese firms outmuscling US rivals across Latin America.

Brazil, the world’s sixth-largest auto market, is seeing a surge in EV sales—and BYD is leading the charge. Seven out of 10 ...

Chinese automaker BYD Co.'s plans to establish a massive factory in Camacari, Brazil, have faced hurdles following a labor ...

China is delaying approval for plans by Chinese automakers Geely (GEELY.UL) and BYD to produce cars in Latin America as U.S.

BYD outsold Honda and Nissan in 2024. As it aims to sell 5.5 million vehicles this year, BYD could be on track to surpass ...

China's Geely Auto and Renault Group announced that they will launch their first joint electric vehicle model, the Geely EX5, in the Brazilian market in July 2025. This will be the first product to be ...

Chinese electric car sales to Latin America are booming, especially in Brazil. And China is also building EVs there, investing nearly a billion dollars at one car plant. But there have been troubles.

And south of the border, especially in Brazil, BYD cars are selling big. But as NPR's Carrie Kahn reports, BYD is hitting some speed bumps as well. CARRIE KAHN, BYLINE: Chinese car sales in Brazil ...