UK
Follow everything about the UK's role in the Chinese auto industry's global push. This tag collects coverage tied to Chinese carmakers' activities in the UK — one of Europe's most open major markets for Chinese vehicles, where players including SAIC-owned MG, BYD, GWM's Ora, Xpeng, and others have launched models and competed for a fast-growing share of British EV demand.
As a right-hand-drive market outside the European Union's tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, the UK has become a key European beachhead for China's overseas expansion.
From sales figures and new-model launches to dealership growth, policy shifts, and the latest updates, here's where you'll find news on Chinese automakers in the UK.
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EU presses UK to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, report says
The EU links treatment of British goods to closer trade policy alignment and suggests London join its customs union.
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Chery to open UK R&D center, paving way for local production
Chery's UK R&D center will be located in Bedfordshire, England, and is set to open in late fall this year.
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Baidu Apollo Go starts robotaxi road tests in London, public rides in 2027
Apollo Go and Lyft's Freenow have begun testing RT6 vehicles in London's borough of Brent, with safety operators on board.
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Denza Z, BYD's answer to Porsche 911, debuts in UK
The Denza Z comes in three variants and will open for pre-orders in the UK in October, with the earliest deliveries expected by year-end.
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CATL takes truck battery-swap push to Europe with UK roll-out by 2027
CATL will form a 50-50 joint venture with the UK's Octopus Energy to jointly build a heavy-truck battery swap network in Europe.
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Nio marks 10 years of UK R&D with new engineering hub
Nio unveiled a new engineering facility in Witney, Oxfordshire, cementing the status of its earliest overseas R&D base.
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BYD delivers 100,000th EV in UK, plans 300 flash charging stations by year-end
BYD becomes the fastest brand in UK automotive history to reach a 5% market share.
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Chery expands European footprint with Nissan UK manufacturing deal
Nissan announced its Sunderland plant in the UK will contract manufacture passenger vehicles for Chery in fiscal 2027.
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Nissan in talks with Chery to build cars at UK plant, report says
Nissan aims to boost the utilization rate at its Sunderland plant, which currently stands at just 50%.
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BYD sets UK price for new Atto 3 Evo with orders opening Apr 2
The entry-level Atto 3 Evo starts at £38,990 ($52,020) in the UK, offering a driving range of up to 316 miles.
