Tesla is entering Argentina and Uruguay years after BYD took over the region's EV market, and its first move is energy and lithium, not cars.
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Key Facts
—The move. Tesla confirmed it will sell cars in Uruguay and enter Argentina.
—The rival. China’s BYD already leads the electric-vehicle market in both countries.
—The Argentine twist. Tesla’s first step there is a charging deal with state oil firm YPF, not car sales.
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