The Japanese unit of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD said recently that it will launch a new model for the Japanese market every year through 2026 to gain a foothold in the country's fledgling market for EV passenger cars.


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Photo taken March 1, 2024, in Tokyo shows BYD Co.'s ATTO 3 sport utility vehicle. (Kyodo)