17:04 - 4.09.2024

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September 4, Fineko/abc.az. Despite restrictive measures taken by Western countries such as the United States, the European Union (EU) and Canada, sales of electric vehicles by Chinese car companies did not decrease in August.

ABC.AZ reports that BYD brand, the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, sold a record number of electric vehicles in August.

BYD sales in August increased by 30% versus August 2023 to 370,854 cars.

8% of BYD's sales (31,451) were exported to other countries.

Chinese company Xpeng sold 14,036 electric vehicles in August.

Its sales grew by 26% per month and by 2.5% year-on-year.

NIO, known for its high-end models, sold 20,176 new electric vehicles in August.

Company's sales increased by 4% year-on-year during this period.