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BYD and Leapmotor drive record UK electric car sales
Original: BYD and Leapmotor power record month for electric cars in the UK — but tariffs could soon put the brakes on Chinese EVs
Chinese automakers BYD and Leapmotor helped deliver a record month for electric car sales in the UK, underlining their rapid growth in the British market. However, the boom could be short-lived, as potential new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles threaten to raise prices and slow the momentum of these fast-expanding brands in Europe.
Why now: Record Chinese EV sales in the UK coincide with looming tariff threats, making the future of affordable Chinese electric cars uncertain.
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