Chinese AI "Kimi": Open-source models are approaching the cutting edge

SelfStaking · 2026-04-03T03:25:52+00:00

BYD faces unfavorable subsidy conditions in Japan. Due to the Japanese government changing the electric vehicle subsidies, BYD's subsidy remains at 350,000 yen and has not increased, while Toyota and Tesla received higher subsidies, demonstrating competitive pressure.

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2026-04-03 03:25:52

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“Subsidy modifications have placed us in very unfavorable conditions, and the beginning is extremely difficult,” said Dongfusi Atsuki, president of BYD Japan’s corporation, with a serious expression in January.

BYD EV subsidies did not increase

In Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, Japan agreed to make it easier for American automakers to obtain subsidies for pure electric vehicles (EV). Subsequently, starting in January, the Japanese government revised EV subsidies, increasing the cap by 400,000 yen.

The subsidy increase will be based on the previous amount. Toyota and U.S. Tesla, among others, increased by 400,000 yen to reach the cap, allowing them to receive subsidies of over 1 million yen. BYD’s subsidy is only 350,000 yen, so it did not increase.

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