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China has the world's largest passenger EV market where one in every four cars sold is an EV, according to Counterpoint Research, a global market research firm. EV maker BYD is the market leader with a sales share of 29.7 percent, followed by GM Group (8.9 percent), Tesla (8.8 percent), and Geely (5.2 percent). None of the EV models made by South Korean carmakers -- Hyundai and Kia -- made it to the top 10 most popular EV models in China.
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EV5 has seats that can be swiveled in various directions so that the driver and passengers can create the inner compartment into a more practical and comfortable space. Bio-polyurethane made from materials extracted from seaweeds was used for seats and armrests. A leather-free design was applied to make EV5 a more eco-friendly vehicle.
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