Chinese EV brands spread to Azerbaijan

Nestled at the intersection of East and West, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, is a melting pot of architectural treasures, with many drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman designs as well as those incorporating Islamic and Asian influences.

Chinese architectural elements, however, are notably absent across the cityscape that dates back centuries. The same cannot be said for Chinese electric vehicles, with makers such as BYD and Nio recently announcing their intentions to enter the local market.

Before the start of the COP29 United Nations climate change conference in Baku on Nov 11, the two carmakers had no official dealerships in the city. This changed on Nov 15, when Nio and Azerbaijani company Green Car inked a partnership agreement at the Azerbaijan pavilion at COP29.