“Turkish government toughens stance on hybrid cars, blocking future plug-in hybrids,” says EBS Danismanlik founder Erol Sahin. The government is urging Chinese firms like BYD, Chery, and SAIC to hasten negotiations for local production.
BYD’s $1bn investment in a Turkish plant, with a capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually, remains on track despite China’s warning on overseas investments. In Europe, sales of fully electric vehicles are declining faster than hybrids.
Türkiye’s domestic car market remains steady at 762,000 units for the first eight months, with Chinese brand imports doubling to 63,000 units, capturing an 8% market share.
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