Electric vehiclesChina's BYD to tie up with retail giant Aeon to sell EVs in Japan
Japanese chain to offer incentives to cut price to below $13,000
BYD and Aeon will work together to sell the Chinese electric vehicle maker's products via the retail operator's outlets in Japan. (Nikkei montage)
Nikkei staff writers
October 20, 2025 17:52 JST
TOKYO -- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD and Japan's Aeon will enter into a sales alliance by the end of this year, Nikkei has learned. With the major retail chain's discounts and incentive programs, consumers will be able to buy an electric car for around 2 million yen ($13,300).