A fierce battle among China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers is growing more intense, with industry rivals now openly challenging market leader BYD over both its aggressive price cuts and alleged emissions issues. The dispute began in 2023 when Great Wall Motor reported BYD to Chinese regulators, claiming that BYD’s two best-selling hybrid models failed to meet emissions standards. This controversy has recently reignited after Geely publicly backed Great Wall’s allegations. “Wei Jianjun is a genuine, honest person and is our industry’s whistleblower,” said Geely’s vice president Victor Yang at a recent auto conference in Chongqing, referring to Great Wall’s chairman. … Continue reading BYD’s $7,771 Price War Backfires as Chinese EV Rivals Unite Over Emissions Cheating Allegations