Geely and Renault Invest $368M in Brazil Venture to Compete with BYD
Renault and Geely invest €319M in Brazil, totaling €899M by 2027 for new energy vehicle production and expansion.
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Renault and Geely invest €319M in Brazil, totaling €899M by 2027 for new energy vehicle production and expansion.
BYD achieved this milestone even as the EU slaps a 27% tariff on China-made EVs, with growth driven by the budget-friendly Dolphin Surf.
The draft would require subsidized EVs to be assembled in the EU, with at least 70% of components sourced locally, excluding batteries. The threshold remains under discussion.
For Geely, localized production in Europe could cut costs and reduce tariff exposure, as Chinese carmakers accelerate regional manufacturing strategies across the continent.
From January to October 2025, China sold 27.65 million vehicles, up 12% YoY, representing 34.9% of global auto sales.
Renault launched the Twingo E-Tech, an affordable electric city car, highlighting efficiency and a retro-modern design.
Horse aims to become the world’s largest producer of engines and hybrid systems by 2035 and has already developed hybrid powertrains for Renault and Geely.