China's BYD eyes luxury brands to boost profit margins

EV price war has dragged down sales per unit to lowest point in 4 years

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The BYD Denza D9, one of the automaker's best selling luxury vehicles. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

SHIZUKA TANABE, Nikkei staff writer

GUANGZHOU -- Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD may have no choice but to turn to its luxury brands like Denza and Fang Cheng Bao to boost profit margins, amid a relentless EV price war that has seen sales per car drop by 17,000 yuan ($2,350) on the year.

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