China’s BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Chinese automaker BYD began selling electric vehicles in Japan on Tuesday as it heeds its global ambitions to overtake more established nameplates.

BYD’s debut in the world’s fourth largest auto market comes with it having secured its place as China’s top EV seller and nipping at the heels of American EV giant Tesla in global EV sales.