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I don't understand what point you're trying to make with your source. A relatively new company in the Japanese market (BYD) has increased sales in its specialized niche of EVs, beating out a minor competitor that sells only one model of EV as an option to it's brand loyal customers (Toyota, BZ4X). Meanwhile, the EV market as a whole has declined significantly in Japan over the last year.


https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Electric-vehicl...

Sales of EVs in Japan fell 33% y/y to 59,736 cars in 2024, the first decline in 4 years.

EV's share of all vehicle sales fell below 2% in Japan


I live in Tokyo and have never seen a BYD in the wild.




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