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BYD will expand into the Japanese market for passenger vehicles from January 2023. (Photo courtesy of BYD Auto Japan) 

SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Chinese automaker BYD will begin selling its first passenger electric vehicle in Japan next month for 4.4 million yen ($32,000), less than EV offerings from rivals such as Nissan and Tesla, as it accelerates its global expansion.

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