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Toyota teams up with BYD for a new electric sedan in China
The Japanese brand is working with the Chinese giant to strengthen its battery-powered lineup in the world’s toughest EV market.
5 September 2026 1 min read 13 views
Toyota has chosen BYD as its partner to develop a new electric sedan for the Chinese market. The goal is to gain a stronger foothold in a country where demand for battery-powered cars is growing fast and competition is fierce.
For Toyota, working with a local EV leader is a strategic move: combining global expertise with Chinese know-how to create a model better suited to the preferences and pace of China.