HONG KONG -- Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD's profit plunged nearly 30% in the second quarter, marking the first year-over-year drop since 2022, as the EV champion faces more competition from rivals like Geely.
Sales growth slows sharply in second quarter, with rivals like Geely upping ante
A BYD vessel unloads cars in Santa Catarina, Brazil, in May. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD's profit plunged nearly 30% in the second quarter, marking the first year-over-year drop since 2022, as the EV champion faces more competition from rivals like Geely.