BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players

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A BYD Dynasty at the carmaker's booth at the Shanghai motor show in April: The Chinese EV leader is offering steep discounts on numerous models. (Photo by Shinya Sawai) 

CISSY ZHOU

HONG KONG -- Chinese EV champion BYD's major offensive in the country's electric vehicle price war is forcing competitors to follow suit and could drive further consolidation in the sector, analysts say.

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