Mercedes exits luxury EV joint venture with China's BYD

Chinese automaker takes full control of Denza brand after troubled collaboration

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The Denza luxury EV brand has turned around under BYD's control, selling 128,000 vehicles in 2023. © Reuters

EIKI HAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz Group has withdrawn from its Chinese electric vehicle joint venture with BYD, the German automaker said Tuesday, selling the remaining 10% interest it had held after unloading the bulk of its stake in 2021.

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