Companies seek to expand EV market in Japan, with Japanese production under consideration
Autobacs operates approximately 1,200 stores in the world and sells not only automotive accessories but also used cars. Chery ranked 12th globally in new vehicle sales in 2025. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
RISAKO KOJIMA and RYOSUKE HANADA
TOKYO — Chinese automaker Chery and Japanese auto parts retailer Autobacs Seven will jointly sell electric vehicles in Japan from 2027.