EV Daily | Tesla Cybertruck Spotted at BYD Facility in China, Rumors of Launch Spark Interest

【Tesla】

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted at a BYD facility in China, sparking curiosity about reverse engineering. The Cybertruck is a top-selling electric pickup in the US, with over a million reservations. However, Tesla is experiencing demand issues and has begun offering discounts. There are rumors about launching the Cybertruck in China.

【BYD】

BYD, both a competitor and supplier to Tesla, is closing in on Tesla for BEV sales and is the second-largest battery cell producer, supplying Tesla after CATL. The Cybertruck isn't sold in China, so BYD imported one from the US.

【Others】

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