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China's EV Price War: BYD Profit Plummets Amid Competition

10/27/2025

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Analyst Dan Wang says China's electric vehicle market faces intense competition, triggering a price war supported by government subsidies and local backing.
BYD has seen a 30% drop in profit due to heavy marketing and discounting.
The government has invested more than $230 billion in local EV champions since 2009.
Autonomous vehicle firms like Baidu and WeRide are advancing with government support, while Waymo begins exploring international markets.

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Analyst Dan Wang says China's electric vehicle market faces intense competition, triggering a price war supported by government subsidies and local backing.
BYD has seen a 30% drop in profit due to heavy marketing and discounting.
The government has invested more than $230 billion in local EV champions since 2009.
Autonomous vehicle firms like Baidu and WeRide are advancing with government support, while Waymo begins exploring international markets.