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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Row of electric cars parked outdoors in an urban lot

Chinese-brand EVs line dealer lots across São Paulo as Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely expand their Brazilian footprints.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Red Tesla Model 3 parked on an urban street

Established rivals like Tesla still compete for Brazilian buyers, but Chinese brands are rapidly closing the gap.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

White electric car displayed on a red carpet in a showroom

Showrooms across São Paulo increasingly feature Chinese electric models displayed as flagship offerings.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Car dealership interior with red chairs and electric vehicle displays

Dealership interiors reflect the aggressive retail push behind China's EV brands in Brazil.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Silver Infiniti QX60 parked at an urban dealership under cloudy skies

Legacy automakers face mounting pressure as Chinese EV makers capture growing shares of Brazil's market.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Customer speaking with a salesperson beside a Tesla Model 3 in a dealership

Sales staff walk Brazilian customers through electric vehicle features as demand for EVs accelerates.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

White electric car on display in a modern dealership showroom

Leapmotor's C10 has become a dominant force in Brazil's large electric SUV segment.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Long row of cars parked outdoors on an overcast day with trees behind

Dealer inventories swell as Chinese automakers ship more EVs to meet rising Brazilian demand.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

Rows of new cars at a dealership with a bridge in the background

BYD, now a top-four brand in Brazil, is ramping up local production in Bahia to fuel further growth.

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In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

In Pictures: Inside Brazil's Chinese EV Boom: Dealer Visits With Leapmotor, BYD, GWM and Geely

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