Bloomberg Reported Late Monday: BYD Outbids Tesla to Supply EVs for Indonesian Taxi Operator
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BYD has outbid Tesla to supply electric vehicles (EVs) for Blue Bird, Indonesia's largest taxi operator. This deal strengthens BYD's presence in the Southeast Asian market.

May 30, 2023 | 9:06 am
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Tesla was outbid by BYD in a deal to supply electric vehicles for Blue Bird, Indonesia's largest taxi operator.
Tesla's loss to BYD in the bidding process for supplying EVs to Blue Bird may have a negative short-term impact on its stock price. This loss indicates that Tesla faces strong competition in the EV market, particularly in the Southeast Asian region, which has significant growth potential.
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BYD wins a contract to supply EVs for Indonesia's largest taxi operator, Blue Bird, outbidding Tesla and expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
BYD's successful bid to supply EVs for Blue Bird, Indonesia's largest taxi operator, demonstrates the company's competitiveness in the EV market. This deal will likely boost BYD's stock price in the short term as it expands its presence in the Southeast Asian market, a region with significant growth potential for EVs.
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