In an interview with the news agency, BYD executive vice president Stella Li said the carmaker is planning to produce components locally and assemble battery packs in its Hungary and Turkey plants, with only the battery cell being imported from China.

According to Li, BYD is still deciding whether to pass the cost of the tariffs onto consumers or absorb the hit themselves. She added that, due to the tariffs, they don’t expect

Nine Chinese brands, including BYD and Leapmotor, are showcasing their latest models at the event, as reported by Paris auto show CEO Serge Gachot.

BYD Co., China’s bestselling car brand, may initially offer electric vehicles in Germany for between €25,000 ($27,340) and €30,000, Executive Vice President Stella Li said in a newspaper interview.

BYD, the second-largest producer of battery-electric cars globally after Tesla, plans to produce components in Europe and assemble battery packs at its European plants in Hungary and Turkey, importing only the battery cell from China,