Chinese automaker Chery buys Nissan plant as EV production shifts to new markets

Chinese automaker Chery has acquired Nissan's former plant in South Africa to locally produce electric and hybrid vehicles, reflecting a broader trend of Chinese automakers shifting EV production closer to African consumers amid slowing demand and trade barriers in traditional markets. This move supports job creation, supply chain development, and accelerated EV adoption in Africa but faces challenges from infrastructure weaknesses and policy uncertainty.

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