Speed bump ahead: rising battery costs nudge Chinese drivers towards hybrids
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-02-19 22:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, China, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Higher lithium prices and the end of incentives are reshaping China’s EV market, with hybrids emerging as a more practical option for many
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