Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.

Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.

With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Beijing-based EV maker expects overseas deliveries to account for 30 per cent of its total by 2030, president Ma Donghui says.

BYD is now one of Korea’s fastest-growing imported EV brands while rivals like Chery look to break into a market long dominated by local giants.