BYD to introduce first plug-in hybrid EV in Japan in 2025

Chinese automaker vows to launch more models in market dominated by local giants

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Chinese automaker BYD will launch its plug-in hybrid vehicle for the first time in Japan. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)

YUICHI SHIGA and SAYUMI TAKE

TOKYO -- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD announced on Friday that it will introduce its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2025 in Japan for the first time, a move aiming to increase its presence in the market dominated by local auto giants.

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