Global EV Boom Continues As China Outpaces Europe, US
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
The global electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, with China leading the charge with a 31% increase in sales over the past year. In contrast, EV sales in the EU and UK have declined by 8%. Tesla's sales in China surged by 15% year-on-year in July, despite a dip in the overall NEV market. The European Commission has imposed provisional tariffs on Chinese EV imports, which will have a lesser impact on Tesla and BYD. BYD's pure EV sales fell by nearly 4% in July, raising concerns about EV demand.

August 13, 2024 | 1:56 pm
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Tesla's sales in China surged by 15% year-on-year in July, despite a dip in the overall NEV market. The new EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports will have a lesser impact on Tesla due to its manufacturing presence in Berlin.
Tesla's strong sales performance in China and its manufacturing presence in Berlin mitigate the impact of new EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports, likely boosting investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
BYD's pure EV sales fell by nearly 4% in July, raising concerns about dwindling EV demand. The new EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports will have a lesser impact on BYD due to its limited European presence.
The decline in BYD's EV sales and concerns about demand, coupled with the new EU tariffs, may negatively impact investor sentiment, despite the limited European presence.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70