March 3, 2025
Vehicles by Chinese EV manufacturer BYD are seen in the Port of Guangzhou, China's southern Guangdong province on February 22, 2025. PHOTO
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
While the region’s upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many. Access to a reliable electricity source is not always a given, and in some places like Vietnam, consumers prefer a brand more immediately familiar.
