HAMBURG, Germany -- BYD sold just 218 cars in Germany last month, the transport authority reported on Thursday, days after the Chinese electric vehicle maker announced a revamped distribution strategy in the country.
The August figure falls below July's 240, translating to a share of barely 0.1% in Europe's largest auto market. BYD said last week it was buying its distributor in Germany, Hedin Electric Mobility, hoping to expand its sales network there.



