A BYD dealership in Yokohama near Tokyo. The Chinese carmaker is now the world’s largest seller of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Photo: AP Photo
A BYD dealership in Yokohama near Tokyo. The Chinese carmaker is now the world’s largest seller of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Photo: AP Photo

China’s EV war: BYD and Great Wall trade barbs over emission claims as rivalry intensifies

  • Great Wall Motor says two BYD plug-in models use normal fuel tanks when they should be fitted with pressurised tanks, leading to higher pollution
  • BYD hit back at GWM, saying it opposes any form of unfair competition as it threatens to take legal action against its rival

A BYD dealership in Yokohama near Tokyo. The Chinese carmaker is now the world’s largest seller of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Photo: AP Photo
A BYD dealership in Yokohama near Tokyo. The Chinese carmaker is now the world’s largest seller of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Photo: AP Photo
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