BANGKOK -- Thai motorists are eyeing electric vehicles at the country's annual motor expo that opened in Bangkok on Thursday, as they look for relief from high fuel prices. But with only a few brands ready to deliver EVs by year's end, Chinese automaker BYD has an early advantage.
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BYD accelerates in Thailand as fuel costs drive EV demand
Having cars in stock gives Chinese advantage over Japanese rivals
Thai motorists scooped up more than 2,500 BYD Atto 3 cars on the day it began taking orders. The Chinese automaker promised 5,000 cars in Thailand by year’s end. (Photo by Francesca Regalado)
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