After gaining EV sway, Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market
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- Chinese automakers such as Geely and Changan are expanding into the full-hybrid vehicle market, challenging international brands like Toyota and Honda.
- Capitalizing on advanced smart driving, in-car entertainment, and lower export tariffs of 10 percent compared to pure electric vehicles, these domestic carmakers aim to disrupt the traditional hybrid segment.
- Geely targets domestic HEV sales of 30,000 units per month by the end of 2026 and plans to export new models globally starting in 2027.
